Tag: fleur de lis

The fleur di lis is a very vintage symbol used in France for centuries. I use them as appliques in quilting because they are so stylish and so easy to stitch down with a narrow zig zag using the trusty sewing machine. Both patterns can be used for applique but the one with the wider

Here’s a couple of antique fleur de lis patterns when you’re in the mood for something French. Both are suitable as bases for monograms as the braiding pattern was designed for a hankie.