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Applique Patchwork
also known as
Puzzle PatchworkThe Applique Patchwork pattern shown below is a useful one for using up odds and ends of material, but a difficult one to adjust. To work: Prepare a number of pieces of cretonne or silk, 4 inches long and 3 inches wide, and slope off one corner of some of these, to form a curve, leaving the rest perfectly square. Cut a few larger pieces, 5 inches long by 3 inches wide, and out of scraps cut some odd-shaped pieces, either of the right length or width. Arrange these various pieces upon a lining, to form the design shown in the illustration; but, instead of stitching two pieces together as in ordinary Patchwork, lay one over the other, and turn under the edges of the top piece, and Run it to the bottom. When all are in position, and Run to each other and the lining, work round the edge of every patch with Herringbone Stitches made with bright-coloured filoselle. The whole beauty of this design depends upon the judicious selection of the colours and patterns of the patches used. 
Click on picture to see more detail. Please note that this is an original Victorian pattern and therefore reflects the materials available at that time. If you choose to create this wonderful pattern, be advised you will have to substitute materials for those no longer readily available to most patchwork artists.
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