A guide to machine applique. It covers everything needed in order to get started, and contains easy exercises to help the reader practise new skills. Each technique is described step by step, and there is discussion on how to choose and use the right needles, threads and more."

Teaches several techniques, discusses equipment and supplies, and includes patterns and instructions for projects.

Learn the secrets to fearless, modern appliqué! Top appliqué designers share 16 innovative projects with full-size patterns. Master 7 classic techniques from invisible machine appliqué to bias tape design, each with step-by-step instructions that make it easy to learn. Then, peek inside the design process with profiles of 9 award-winning quilters, inspiring you to rethink the bounds of appliqué.

"Streamlined approach for turned-edge and raw-edge applique. Patterns provided for full quilt projects with dozens of designs. Machine applique method with how-to photographs. The pattern for award-winning quilt 'Scarlet Serenade' included"--Provided by publisher.

With Embellishments for Adventurous Sewing, you'll delve into various methods of applique, learn the nuances of free-motion embroidery and thread sketching, and learn to maximize the decorative stitches and embroidery capabilities of your sewing machine.

"A comprehensive quilting handbook on the tools needed, suitable stitches to use, and the best way to prepare fabric shapes. Includes nine original projects. Explains special procedures including bias strips, 3-D applique, and reverse applique"--Provided by publisher.

Everything you need to know about machine appliquE, from one of the best-loved quilt teachers in America. Includes 37 full-size patterns.

Threads - Fabrics - Equipment - Quilt top construction - Ribbon illusions - Sheer stitching - Appliques - Embroidery - Finishing - Blocking a quilt.

"Inside this book is the full-scale original pattern of Bird by Bird, accompanied by a 12-month program of instruction..."--Back cover.

Go beyond basic scrap quilts with this guide to turning fabric bits snips into striking modern art quilts—featuring 8 quick and easy projects. In Scrappy Bits Applique, fabric designer and quilt artist Shannon Brinkley shares her secrets to putting sewing room scraps to use. With her easy stitching and collage techniques, she shows how simplicity can produce dramatic results. Shannon’s “scrappy” approach to quilting uses a fast raw-edged technique. With step-by-step instructions, she teaches you how to intuitively choose, cut, and sew bits of fabric to create a collage of unique images and textures. Included are eight engaging quilt projects to try out your new skills.