A decorative technique whereby one piece of material is sewn on top of another.

A form of decoration produced by superimposing one material on another. It may consist of figured patterns cut out and applied, or embroidered bands of patterns.

In textiles, applying small patches of fabric to a base fabric to make a design.

Pronounce ap-li-kay. Decorative application of one fabric to another, often with floral and leaf patterns, but can be of any design and are stitched around the edge. examples

construction technique of applying fabric motifs to background fabric by using invisible stitches

A surface pattern made by cutting out fabric or lace designs and attaching them to another piece of fabric by means of embroidery or stitching.

Any item applied to fabric or other surfaces for the purpose of decor.

A surface decoration, sewn or embroidered, or otherwise attached to the fabric.

A piecing process using small cutouts of fabric which are then sewn onto a background fabric in a decorative design. Typically intricate and curved floral and animal motifs are used.  Quilting term.

A work composed of pieces of material sewn together.

An art form where cutout fabric is attached to a larger surface.

This French word has been incorporated into the English language meaning ornamental work on one material that has been applied or sewn on to a garment. Also used tp describe the actual ornamentation. Appliqué is commonly used on the clothing of younger children. It was widely used on blouses, dresses, smocks, and shoralls. In France it was also commonly used on rompers.

design made separately and then sewn onto fabric or a garment; a cutout decoration.

Ornamental wood, either carved or moulded, placed on another piece of wood without structural significance.

a fabric ornament made from pieces of material stitched in overlapping patterns.

From the French word meaning to apply, appliqué is the technique of sewing fabric onto a base to form the decoration of the piece. There are several different styles of appliqué.

A separate, pre-cut piece of fabric that is decorated (or decorated and then cut), then applied to another piece of fabric, typically a garment.

Any pre-prepared fabric decoration which is sewn or ironed onto a hosiery product.

Applying an item to a finished candle for decorative purposes.

(pronounced a-plee-kay): Material that is cut out and sewn or embroidered and fastened to a fabric. Appliqué comes from the French appliquer, which means to “put on.” The art of hand appliqué covers a wide spectrum, from primitive folk art to the sophistication of Baltimore Album quilts—elegant appliquéd quilts from the mid-1800s that were highly sought-after and considered an honor to receive.

a French term for a design or motif which is cut out or applied to another surface as decoration.

The addition of fabrics or embroidered motifs to the surface of a ground material to form a design

A cutout decoration fastened to a larger piece of material.

Ornamental shapes and figures cut from one fabric and sewn to another.

A needlework technique in which a piece of cloth is sewn onto a larger piece.

An embroidery process this is the use of fabric sewn onto another fabric. This saves using large amounts of stitches

A pattern or design that has been cut out of one fabric, and sewn on another fabric with a "satin stitch" (a very tight and smooth zig zag stitch). Appliquéd items give a wonderful dimensional and custom look, especially when compared to bedding designs with screen printed or stamped themes.

A piece of any material applied as a decorative motif onto another.

A carved or etched decorative piece of wood installed on the face of cabinets. Also referred to as an on lay.

A surface design made by cutting out fabric and applying to another fabric either by stitching or embroidery

An intricately carved decorative element installed on the surface of a cabinet.

The process in which small pieces of fabric are sewn onto larger pieces of fabric by hand or machine. The French word for "to apply."

A cutout design that is applied to a piece of material. Art All copy, graphics and logo used in preparing a job.

decorations sewn onto fabric or added to an existing surface

A piece of fabric attached (usually sewn) to a separate piece of fabric.

A contrasting color of material usually sewn along the outer edge of an awning to provide a more sophisticated look.

A decoration or design made separately then embroidered, pasted or sewn onto another fabric

Solid fabric shapes, cut out and sewn down neatly on a fabric ground, sometimes with additional embellishment.

An ornamental piece that is created separately then applied to a piece of jewelry.

The sewing technique for attaching pieces (appliqués) of fabric onto a background fabric. Appliqués may be stitched to the background by hand, using a blind stitch, or by machine, using a satin stitch or a blind hemstitch.

a cutout decoration which adheres to a larger piece of material

French meaning ‘applied' and pronounced ‘ap-li-kay'. In crafts, it refers to a cutout attached to a background. The technique is traditionally used in fabric crafts, such as quilting, but is also used with stamping and other papercrafts.

Decoration or trimming cut from one piece of fabric and stitched to another to add dimension and texture. If appliqué occupies a significant amount of the design, the stitch count is lower.

Embellishment on a garment where decoration is made by cutting pieces of one material and applying them to the surface of another.

A mode of flag manufacture in which one or more pieces of cloth are stitched on the field to form the design.

Small pieces of fabric which have been sewn onto other pieces of fabric.

A decorative technique done by cutting shaped pieces from other fabrics and applying it to the main fabric with a satin or decorative stitch.

An adornment that is glued, stitched, or otherwise fastened to a surface.

A design made by stitching pieces of colored fabric onto a larger piece of cloth. Appliqué is used for wall hangings and as decoration on clothing, quilts and pillows.

A sewing technique in which a cutout decoration is attached to a larger piece of material.

Stitching a design onto a piece of fabric in layers.

technique of applying cutout patterns of fabric onto a ground cloth using either plain or embroidery stitches.

A pattern constructed by applying one fabric on top of another.

Individual lace designs that are attached to a garment as ornamentation

Done by hand, machine or with fusible web - small pieces of fabric are sewn or fused to a background fabric to form designs. Appliqué may be combined with pieced blocks.

Pieces of fabric or felt applied to a background fabric.

A technique whereby pieces of fabric are layered on top of one another and joined with decorative stitches.