Big Book of Pretty & Playful Appliqué

Author: Carol Armstrong
Publisher: C&T Publishing Inc
ISBN: 1617457264
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 228

Book Description
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.

The Appliqué Book

Author: Casey York
Publisher: C&T Publishing Inc
ISBN: 1617451223
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 191

Book Description
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.

Appliqué with Attitude from Piece O'Cake Designs

Author: Becky Goldsmith
Publisher: C&T Publishing Inc
ISBN: 1607055341
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 128

Book Description
“The bright colored fabrics used throughout and the whimsical patterns make this a delightful read” from the bestselling design team (The Applique Society). Does your appliqué need a little attitude adjustment? Becky Goldsmith and Linda Jenkins of Piece O’ Cake Designs come to your rescue with creative new projects using bold stitching in contrasting colors of perle cotton thread. Mix & match full-size templates for bright, cheerful quilts and home décor. Give tradition a little twist and add a happy, carefree layer of color and texture to your work. Use this quick needleturn technique to add a touch of whimsy to anything you appliqué. You’ll love making these chirpy birds, doodly daisies, and sweet tulips with your favorite fresh fabrics. “The dynamic duo behind the Piece O’ Cake brand have experimented with a style of applique that is new to them in this collection of 10 projects . . . they decided to have a go working with large, bold stitches in colors that often contrast with the fabric. The projects they’ve included are all small—cushions, tea towels, wallhangings—so there’s ample opportunity to choose one and give this method a whirl.” —Australian Homespun Magazine

Playful Petals

Author: Corey Yoder
Publisher: C&T Publishing Inc
ISBN: 1607057980
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 116

Book Description
The simple petal shape takes center stage in this charming book, Playful Petals by Corey Yoder. Each of the 18 appliqué projects employ simple piecing techniques; the appliqué is straightforward, eliminating the need for reverse templates, additional seam allowances, and time consuming methods. The techniques are well suited for sewists of all levels.

Applique Delights

Author: Becky Goldsmith
Publisher: C&T Publishing Inc
ISBN: 1607054892
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 100

Book Description
50 classic Piece O' Cake blocks and 50 all-new designs, plus 8 quilt projects.

The Best Ever Appliqué Sampler from Piece O'Cake Designs

Author: Becky Goldsmith
Publisher: C&T Publishing Inc
ISBN: 1607054728
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 144

Book Description
“Spectacular! . . . Everything you ever wanted to know about how to go about creating appliqué can be found within the pages of this book.” —The Appliqué Society Newsletter In this newly updated version of The New Appliqué Sampler from Linda Jenkins and Becky Goldsmith, you’ll find all the latest tips and techniques to help you stitch your own appliqué creations, plus charming new appliqué patterns in the colorful Piece O’ Cake style. Nine new appliqué blocks make charming miniature quilts or mix-and-match samplers. Five new quilt projects include complete instructions and full-size pullout patterns plus basic stitches are shown for both right and left handers. “This is an excellent guide to most types of applique and well worth a place on your reference shelf.” —Fabrications Quilting for You “I have always been drawn to Piece O’ Cake Designs and this book is no exception. Many of their designs are whimsical and this applique sampler certainly follows their trend. The book includes nine different blocks to mix, match and combine and they are all delightful.” —The Canadian Quilter Magazine

The Modern Appliqué Workbook

Author: Jenifer Dick
Publisher: C&T Publishing Inc
ISBN: 1607057646
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 169

Book Description
This comprehensive guide by Jenifer Dick, proves that appliqué is no longer an unattainable goal. Inside, the author reveals her signature Invisible Zigzag Appliqué method with in-depth information, troubleshooting tips, and plenty of helpful hints. In addition, visual step-by-step instructions show you how to design, prepare, and sew an appliqué quilt. Intuitive and easy to follow, the book is organized into five parts showcasing 11 modern quilt projects. Each project uses a variety of preparation methods providing plenty of opportunity to test out your new skills.

Playful Patchwork

Author: Suzuko Koseki
Publisher: Quarry Books
ISBN: 9781589236059
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
In Playful Patchwork, author Suzuko Koseki takes readers through a variety of different uses for fun, creative patchwork. The book shows step-by-step instruction and photos for piecework, applique, and quilting to inspire a diverse range of projects. Koseki provides hundreds of interesting combinations of colors, shapes, and patterns and how to use them to make beautiful purses and bags, quilts and pillows, hats and book covers, and much more. With Playful Patchwork the possibilities are endless.

Dresden Quilt Blocks Reimagined

Author: Candyce Copp Grisham
Publisher: C&T Publishing Inc
ISBN: 1617457949
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 83

Book Description
Embrace the art of quilting with simple instructions to create beautiful Dresden plate blocks. Each variation looks unique and all are astonishingly easy to sew. Use any and all of the twenty-five design elements, including four different edge treatments, a range of sizes (2”–9 1/2”), and an amazing variety of patterns, from sawtooth to flying geese. Mix it up even more by fabric piecing wedges and using up to twenty different colors for each wedge.

Organic Appliqué

Author: Kathy Doughty
Publisher: C&T Publishing Inc
ISBN: 1617458244
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 148

Book Description
Practice taking color and design risks with an inside look at the process of Australia’s renowned quilting designer and owner of Material Obsession. Explore the use of symbols, pattern, colors, and techniques to make textile creations that reflect your perspective. With its organic lines, hand appliqué is the perfect medium for artistic expression. Come into the studio with Kathy Doughty as she shares her passion for quilt design, needle-turn appliqué, and fabric selection. Create quilt magic with eight distinctive projects and full-size patterns to inspire your imagination. Build your skill set with easy, step-by-step instructions for Broderie Perse, Boro-style appliqué, paper piecing, and hand quilting. Take control of the creative process, experiment with color, and achieve your creative goals! Everything you need to appliqué quilts in Kathy’s style or your own! Choose fabric, make bias vines, master needle-turn, and much more Add to your skills with intermediate and advanced techniques you haven’t seen before, with simple instructions that beginners can easily follow “Any aspiring quiltmaker should count themselves fortunate to have such an inspiring soul to guide and encourage them as Kathy Doughty.” —Kaffe Fassett