Faux Appliqué


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A guide to using colored pencils to create the look of intricate appliqué.




Embellishments for Adventurous Sewing


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This step-by-step technique reference introduces and thoroughly explores several methods of fabric embellishment that can be used to adorn clothes, home décor items, or even quilts. With Embellishments for Adventurous Sewing, you'll delve into various methods of appliqué, learn the nuances of free-motion embroidery and thread sketching, and learn to maximize the decorative stitches and embroidery capabilities of your sewing machine. Explore the world of trims and learn creative or tried and true ways to apply them. Try some fabric manipulation techniques to give fabric exciting texture. Each section includes easy-to-follow, illustrated instructions and ends with three to five small projects. Enhance your skills and develop your craft with Embellishments for Adventurous Sewing!




Stained Glass Applique


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Make beautiful stained glass quilts the simple way...by fusing! Step-by-step photos accompany the easy-to-follow instructions. All the gorgeous patterns are presented full sized. Pattern pieces are colored the same as the quilts to aid in fabric selection and placement. Learn how to applique the pieces, finish the raw edges, and quilt the layers, all at the same time. This is a real time-saver, and it looks great. The beautiful stained-glass patterns are the result of a collaboration between popular quilting teacher and author Brenda Brayfield and well-known stained-glass artist turned quilter Lise Merchant. The result is a delightful collection of patterns that range from simple to sophisticated.




52 Playful Pot Holders to Applique


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The bestselling author of Festive Fall Quilts shares 52 appliqué pot holders to cheer up your cooking and to give as gifts all year long. If you can’t stand the heat, get out the pot holders! Bestselling author Kim Schaefer shares fifty-two darling hot pad designs to appliqué, one for every week of the year. Pick one of three fully bound shapes—square, round, and oval—and create your own festive kitchen set. With more than four dozen seasonal, holiday, and kitchen-themed motifs, each with full-size appliqué patterns, you’ll want to make these pretty and useful gifts for everyone you know; they’re perfect for housewarmings, weddings, bridal showers, and more! Includes links to printable, full-size patterns




Quiltmaker's 1,000 Blocks


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Hundreds of quilt blocks from today's top designers! Quiltmaker magazine has long been regarded as the place to find blocks that range from innovative to traditional, whimsical to sophisticated, classic to unique! Now, these blocks are together in Quiltmaker's 1,000 Blocks. This comprehensive guide covers every block-making approach including applique, foundation-pieced, mixed techniques and pieced. It also features settings and yardages for turning your blocks into beautiful quilts, and quilt-making techniques for easy reference. The editors of Quiltmaker magazine have compiled an extensive block collection that is sure to be a quilter's best friend!




Big Book of Pretty & Playful Appliqué


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Add a lively touch of nature to your quilting with this massive collection of realistic flora and fauna appliqué designs. Carol Armstrong's stunning garden quilts and true-to-life critters have changed the way we appliqué. Now her best work is featured together in a single volume—a treasure trove of appliqué delights! Sew one hundred and sixty patterns from blooming flowers and birds in flight to household pets as loveable as your own dog or cat. Learn how to trace designs using a lightbox, and practice with four projects to showcase any combination of designs.




Celtic Style Floral Applique


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Scrappy Bits Appliqué


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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.




Applique Workshop


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Your Complete Reference For All Things Appliqué. A comprehensive workbook on the most popular appliqué techniques. Plenty of photos and illustrations to help you along the way, plus a gorgeous gallery of quilts and other projects. Learn how to choose appliqué techniques with confidence for the perfect quilt, every time. Give new life to your quilts with design principles that engage the eye.




Reverse Applique with No Brakez


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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!