How to Applique a Celtic Heart

Elaborate knotwork characterizes Celtic art.

Celtic art features intricate and distinctive knot designs. You can find Celtic designs on a variety of objects, including decorative items, jewelry and textiles. If you want to add Celtic flair to a plain shirt or bag, creating an iron-on applique from Celtic patterned fabric is a fairly simple process. Use a Celtic heart to make something for your sweetheart for Valentine's day, or any time of the year.

Things You'll Need

• Celtic fabric
• Iron-on fusible webbing
• Iron
• Needle
• Thread

Instructions

1. Iron fusible webbing to the back of the fabric with the Celtic heart design. Follow any specific instructions listed on the webbing packaging. Let the fabric cool before handling.

2. Choose a shape for your applique, and find an appropriate template. Large jar lids work well for circular shapes, or use a ruler and pencil to create a square around your heart design. Trace the template on the paper side of the webbing and cut out the applique.

3. Peel off the paper and place the applique fabric-side up on the plain garment. Iron it on according to the packaging instructions. When the applique is cool, stitch around the border to secure it in place.

Resources

• Sara Franklin February 22, 2008 ThreadHeads: How to Make an Applique