Frequently Asked Questions about Applique Flags

There are two main types of decorative flags; printed art flags and applique flags.

 So what is applique?  Applique is a form of needlework where pieces of fabric of different colors and designs are sewn together to create a picture or design.  Applique garden flags and house flags are made this exact way.  Because of the way these decorative flags are constructed they may have less detail than a printed flag, but they make up for it with other types of detail such as embroidery and other embellishments that often make them three dimensional.  For example, on this Just Married Wedding Garden Flag by Two Group,which is a double applique flag, they added some netting material for the  bride's veil

What is the difference between single applique and double applique?   Single applique is just one layer.  The pieces of fabric are sewn together with topstitch embroidery and the flag is hemmed so there are no raw edges, but it is a single layer. very often a single applique flag can be viewed correctly from one side only.  This Love Birds Garden Flag is single applique, but is a very lovely, well maded quality flag. A double applique decorative yard flag is basically two complete flags sewn together.

Why are double applique flags sometimes more expensive than other flags?   Since double applique flags are basically two complete flags sewn together, it is twice the material and twice the labor.  You do end up with a nice heavy durable flag, usually well worth the money.

What does it mean when it says double sided?  Double sided means the garden flag or house flag can be viewed equally from either side, including being able to read the text correctly from either side.  Double applique flags are almost always double sided.   With single applique it varies, but more and more, decorative flag companies are making an effort to make flags that are double sided.  Just check the description or ask the company if having the flag double sided is important to you. The Autumn Wagon Applique Garden Flag shown here is one of our heavy double sided, double applique flags by FlagCenter.  These are wonderful high quality flags. 

If you have any other questions about applique decorative flags you can e-mail us at info@flagsandgifts.com

Thank you for reading
Marilee & Josie
Custom Flags and Gifts

So what is applique?

Having sewn all my life and being into crafting , just like anyone well versed in an activity, it is such a big part of your world, you forget not everyone knows or understands what certain things are or means.  In the garden flag world applique plays a big part.  Many flag people prefer the applique flags because of their bold simplicity and durability if its quality work. 

One definition of applique that I saw, described it as ornamental needlework in which pieces of fabric are sewn onto a large piece of fabric to form pictures or patterns.  I thought that described it pretty well.  Usually a column of embroidery stiches borders each of the pieces .  Embroidery is often used throughout the applique design to add accents and details such as the pupil of an eye or stem of a flower. 

High quality applique is essential to ensure the pieces are properly sewn so that they don't fray and cause holes.  We buy a lot of our applique flags from Flagcenter in Richmond, Va.  The quality is outstanding and their designs are classic.  We recently got a new order of autumn flags and also some holiday flags, they were all the applique decorative flags.  Here are a couple of the fall garden flags we got.

Welcome Pumpkin Fall Garden Flag

Welcome to our Nut House Applique Garden Flag

 

 

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Thanks for reading.

Josie and Marilee

Custom Flags and Gifts





Applique Fall Flags

Fall is such a beautiful time of year.  The leaves have turned to wonderful colors of red, gold and yellow. There are wonderful garden flags that emphasis those colors. The applique flags are especially nice in portraying the boldness of the leaf colors.  The applique fall flags are also very durable and since they are a little heavier, hold up better to the fall winds.  These are some of the double applique flags that we offer at Custom Flags and Gifts. These flags by FlagCenter in Richmond, Virginia can be viewed equally from either side.




Autum Leaves Garden Flag




Autumn Applique Garden Flag



Leaf Bouquet Applique Garden Flag