Features a versatile techniques you can use with a multitude of sewing and quilting projects &break;&break;Sewers and quilters will instantly love this forgiving new technique, with its rich texture, versatility and freedom from perfection. The 12+ projects featured on the pattern insert in this easy-to-use quilt book includes pillows and small quilts you can create, no matter what your experience level. This stress-relieving technique, demonstrated in 175 color photos and detailed illustrations allows you to tackle smaller and simpler projects you can complete in a few hours, as well as more complex projects to work on over a long period of time.

Liven up your quilts today with reverse applique over a colorful “secret” fabric layer. It’s a fresh, fun look you’ll love at first sight! 6 bright, cheery reverse appliqué projects to get you started. Designs include popular stars, cats, daisies, and more. Everything you need to know to create your own reverse applique quilts. Easy enough for beginners and creative enough for everyone!

An illustrated introduction to applique, which combines a schoolhouse pattern and a simple alphabet to provide examples of direct and reverse applique, with information on the techniques required to complete the projects for quilts and clothing.

Create unique dimensional looks with this classic technique! With Teri Tope's Applique in Reverse, intricate hand-applique designs are made fast and easy. The secret is to use large pieces of background fabric underneath the applique designs for easier handling. Tiny seam allowances are a thing of the past! Beginners who love the look of applique can easily master this useful technique. The heart of the book is a menu of 13 block patterns and two border designs from Teri's GARDEN NOUVEAU quilt. Teri shows you how to transform those patterns into nine additional projects including a tote bag, table runners, a bolster, and wallhangings with her applique in reverse technique. Her flair for bold color and dramatic fabrics will encourage the artist in you.

Award-winning applique quilting artist, Jeanne Sullivan, shows you how to create flawless appliqué in just minutes--by hand or machine. Get pinpoint accuracy more easily with this comprehensive visual guide (includes bonus CD of full-size template patterns). Anyone can learn her stress-free methods, even if you've never tried appliqué. Seasoned quilters and sewers will also love these new techniques for more complex designs and for faster, easier ways to make ruching, narrow lines, reverse appliqué, Broderie Perse, and more. Plus "what you see is what you get" with Jeanne's process...work with your fabrics and templates right side up!

The quilt-as-you-go technique in Crazy Short-Cut Quilts eliminates intimidating quilting steps, and empowers sewers with the ability to create full quilts, in no tome, that accent any existing decor. This book provides sewers with time estimates for each step of a crazy quilt patter; demonstrates how to break projects down into manageable pieces and suggests alternate uses for leftover fabrics; and teaches sewers how to make savvy fabric selections to coordinate with existing room or to add new flair.

Designer Robyn Pandolph's unique romantic style and soft colour sophistication have won her fans worldwide. Needleturn Applique Made Easy showcases Robyn's new Sentimental Journey fabric collection designed for South Sea Imports@. This new book features exquisite fabrics and a six-block quilt pattern entitled My Favorite Things. Each of Robyn's easy blocks is designed for a single fun lesson teaching essential needleturn applique techniques. Quilters then can apply the techniques to the book's charming projects inspired by Robyn's favourite design images. A featured six-block quilt teaches 10 Essential Applique Techniques: For Stitching, Narrow Points, Outer Curves, Inner Points, Inner Curves, Circles, Overlaying Pieces, Tight Inner Curves, Reverse Applique, Using Bias Bars 12 charming applique projects with favourite images such as: a wall hanging with folk art hearts, an oversized 20" X 20" pillow with butterflies, a bedside table skirt or dust ruffle with vintage flowers, heart sachets and much more Complete how-to for each design image with accurate diagrams and illustrations, and materials lists.