Quiltsmart is one of those great ideas for those of us that have trouble with applique. This technique allows you to look like a genius. Once you use it you will be amazed.

Quiltsmart's specialty is printed interfacing. As the main ingredient in the method, printed interfacing eliminates curved piecing.... and is faster, easier, and more accurate than templates, tracing or freezer paper.

1. Do not iron the interfacing to the fabric!! The interfacing is sewn first.
2. Feel it~~ there is a smooth side, and a textured side. The textured side is the fusible side.
3. Place and pin your fabric and Quiltsmart interfacing together, rough to the right side of Fabric. The bumpy glue dots of glue on the backside of the interfacing MUST face the right side of the fabric. Everything, right sides up. DO NOT IRON THEM TOGETHER.
4. Stitch on the solid lines on the interfacing using a tight (15 stitches per inch) straight stitch.
5. After sewing on the solid line, cut on the broken line. NOTE: Sam, Sue and the small butterfly Quiltsmart only have solid lines. After you sew as instructed above, cut out the pieces about 1/8 inch away from the stitching.
6. Now turn right side out. With the hearts, butterflies, Scottie Dog and parts of Sam and Sue, cut a slit in the interfacing ONLY to turn right side out. Use a wood Pressing Bar, to "press", and if necessary, use a smooth tool to push out the seams from the inside.
7. Fuse down where you want it to 'live'. Now, sew them down using the method of your choice: By machine with invisible thread, decorative thread, or matching thread. You can also hand applique using a hidden stitch, or with floss making the buttonhole stitch. This is your time to be creative!

Quiltsmart Product
Panels $3.00	These are $3.00 a Panel Anne's Butterfly Double Wedding Ring Rob Pete Sunbonnet Sue Suspender Sam Blossom Hearts ~ Large and Small Petals and Leaves Ohio Rose Large Arcs Star Struck Primrose Mary's Flower Garden Great Scott Eight Point Star
Panels $3.50	These are $3.50 a Panel All of the Hawaiian Designs Plumeria Breadfruit Orchid Pineapple
Forceps (12") $7.95	Help to turn right side out. Must for turning tight areas - such as the Hawaiian designs
Books $10.95 - $16.95	We recommend that you use the book written for Quiltsmart designs. The books are $16.95 and Sunbonnet Sue is $10.95.
Cutting Template $4.00	Double Wedding Ring pieced arc cutting template. This handy template helps get the arcs cut right.
Kits (click the picture to see a better view)	Hawaiian Sampler Kit $19.95 Includes one of each of the four hawaiian patterns plus detailed directions. Fabrics not included. Hawaiian Garden Kit $29.95 Hawaiian Garden kit includes interfacing (8 panels, each is one quarter of the motif) and instructions. The motif measures 41" along the sides, 56" diagonally. The design features a variety of Hawaiian plants. A kit yields two 48+" square lap quilts or one bed size (Twin through King) quilt. The surgeon's hemostat is highly recommended for turning right side out. Fabrics not included. Double Wedding Ring Kit $74.95 Includes all interfacing to make up to a queen size double wedding ring quilt, the double wedding ring book, and arc template for pieced arcs. Fabrics not included. A $85.95 value, save $10.00 when purchased as a kit. Double Wedding Ring Table Runner Kit $29.95 Includes all interfacing to make up to a table runner and wall hanging sized double wedding ring quilt. Also includes the double wedding ring instruction booklet, and arc template for pieced arcs. Fabrics not included. Old Glory Kit $19.95 It's a grand old flag! This quick pattern includes illustrated step-by-step instructions and the interfacing to make the star (1 panel of Eight Point Star) and stripes (2 panels Double Wedding Ring interfacing). Fabrics not included. Remembrance Kit $19.95 This pattern makes a striking quilt featuring 5 pointed stars on a field of randomly arranged stripes. This kit includes illustrated step-by-step instructions plus 5 panels of Star Struck printed interfacing. This is enough interfacing to make two lap size or one twin size quilt. Fabrics not included. Watermelon Kit $19.95 This whimsical pattern blends Grandmother's Fan with a delightful summertime treat. Kit includes instructions and four panels of our DWR interfacing. The arcs from the Double Wedding Ring are used to make the green rinds. Easy and beginner-friendly! Interfacing will yield up to four of these 34" x 48" wallhangings or two 48" x 68" lap quilts or one 68" x 95" twin bed quilt. Fabrics are not included. Game Quilt Kit $29.95 Delight a child! Drop it on the floor and this quilt will attract children like a magnet! Kit includes step-by-step illustrated instructions and all the fusibles you'll need. Fabrics are not included. Ohio Rose Kit $29.95 Includes the directions and all the interfacing to make up to a lap size Ohio rose quilt. Fabrics not included. London Bridge Kit $24.95 It's falling-down easy! Complete instructions for the London Bridge lap size quilt. Fabric is not included. Includes 4 panels of Rob Pete interfacing. Orange Peel Kit $29.95 So deliciously juicy! Complete instructions for a lap size quilt. Interfacing is not included. Kit also includes 7 panels of Rob Pete interfacing. Fabric is not included. Pumpkin Seed Kit $29.95 An Autumn delight! Pattern for lap size Pumpkin Seed quilt. Kit includes 7 panels of Rob Pete interfacing. Fabrics are not included. Winding Ways Kit $29.95 Winding Ways kit by Mary Pat Henderson includes 8 panels of Rob Pete interfacing and an illustrated step-by-step instruction booklet. This kit yields one 58" x 75" quilt (a generous lap size, almost a twin!). Fabrics are not included. Grandmother's Fan Kit $29.95 Includes the book and all the interfacing to make up to a LAP size Grandmother's Fan quilt. Queen size kit is availale for $44.95. Fabrics not included. Love Ring Kit $29.95 Includes the directions and all the interfacing to make up to a Love Ring quilt. Fabrics not included. Lone Star Quick Kit (baby and small lap sizes) $19.95 The Fastest Lone Star in the West! Kit includes instructions and four panels of Quiltsmart's Lone Star 4x4 Diamond Grid (tm) interfacing. Makes a 38" star, instructions include yardage information for a baby/wallhanging and lap sizes. Fabrics not included. Lone Star Classic Kit (large sizes) $29.95 The Fastest Lone Star in the West! Kit includes instructions and eight panels of Quiltsmart's Lone Star Diamond Grid (tm) interfacing. Makes a 56" star, instructions include yardage information for a large lap, twin, double, queen and king sizes. Fabrics not included.