Applique is a simple quilting technique that allows you to embellish just about any accessory by using a few stitches and a little fabric. Decorate tote bags, bibs, and robes using our favorite applique projects.

Hand-turn applique is quick, easy, and well suited to most pieces. You will use a sewing needle to turn under the seam allowance, and the slipstitch (sometimes called the blind stitch) to secure the motif to the background fabric. Choose a thread color that matches the applique piece. Don't worry if the edges of your applique aren't even; slight variations are part of the charm of this technique.

Add a chic pair of sea stars to a natural-hue tote. Because the canvas bag is too thick to print on, we used a lightweight canvas for the impressions (muslin also works) and appliqued them in place for a pleasing sense of dimension.

Add a whimsical touch to a baby's bib or T-shirt using our bib designs template.

Embellish a store-bought linen robe with a graphic, oversize design, cut from sage linen and appliqued by hand.

Share some puppy love with the baby in your life with this one-of-a-kind appliqued bodysuit.

Add floral appliques to bobby pins for a nice arrangement that enhances tote bags or can be used as hairpins.

A warm scarf is a seasonal staple, and you can easily add a unique flair to its functionality with just a few basic embellishments. This simple technique requires little more than scraps of wool felt, embroidery thread, and a blanket stitch. To create the shapes for the scarf, use our applique templates.

Add colorful designs to a block-printed T-shirt by printing templates onto a patch of Ultrasuede, ironing, and then sewing.