The “Applique in the Hoop” technique is described below. These steps of Placement, Tack Down, TRIM, and Satin (Cover stitch) are the same for each applique design available on this website. While some designs may have many applique elements/pieces and some just have a few applique elements/pieces the overall process is the same.

	Placement Stitch Single stitch that outlines the applique shape.
	Place applique fabric over the Placement stitch.
	Tack Down stitch to secure the applique fabric to the background fabric.
	TRIM the applique fabric as closely as possible to the Tack Down stitch.
	TRIM
	Note the closely Trimmed applique fabric
	Satin stitch – will cover the edge of the applique shape.