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Dream Landscapes: Artful Quilts With Fast-Piece Applique (That Patchwork Place)

Rose Hughes

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Total reviews: 3 Average rating: 5.0 of 5

Outstanding book in the field of art quilting! Highly recommend this book! 5 out of 5 stars.
9 of 10 people found this review helpful.

This beautifully illustrated book not only will inspire you to begin your quilt, but it will take you through the steps on how to make your quilt into a fantastic piece of art. The step-by-step instructions are well outlined, and the color photographs are unmatched. This would be a great gift for any of your sewing or quilting friends.

Dream Landscapes 5 out of 5 stars.
5 of 5 people found this review helpful.

This book is a must for every art quilter, beginner or professional. The photos are incredible, the projects are easy to follow and the finished quilts are wonderful. The student gallery shows what can be done and all the variations to try. Really a must for your reference library.

Editorial Review:

Stitch up a whimsical world! Fast-Piece Applique makes it easy to sew complex-looking shapes in a jiffy. Whether it s your 1st or your 101st quilt, these imaginative designs will add life
and sparkle to your world.

* Find step-by-step instructions for four colorful wall hangings, plus an inspirational quilt gallery and guidelines for creating your own designs

* Discover the best ways to work with large templates

* Explore fun options for embellishing with fabrics, beads, bangles, and found objects

Heartfelt: 25 Projects for Stitched and Felted Accessories

Teresa Searle

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Total reviews: 6 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Editorial Review:

Felt and felted accessories are hot! Teresa Searle shows how knitted and recycled knitted felt can be transformed into a wide range of unique accessories using simple decorative embroidery techniques and appliqué. The book starts with an introduction to the processes involved in the projects:

-How to make felted knitting by hand or with a knitting machine
-How to felt knitting and recycled sweaters in the washing machine -How to appliqué felt motifs using your sewing machine and other simple machine techniques
-How to hand-appliqué using blanket stitch and other easy decorative stitches
Then goes on to show step-by-step photos and complete directions for over 24 stunning projects including:
Russian Hat & Pull-on Hat
Bunny Slippers & Baby Coat
Scarves & Mittens
Handbags.& Purses
3-D Roses used for jewelry and other accessories
With its full color photography and wide range of appealing projects this book will appeal to all the sewers, stitchers, crafters or quilters who want to learn how to make felted accessories and how to embellish. The smaller projects are easy to create- each project has a box indicating the time needed. In addition they present an opportunity to recycle pieces of flat knitting or sweaters by turning them into felted knitting and using the end results to create a wide variety of beautifully embellished projects for both adults and children.

501 Quilt Blocks: A Treasury of Patterns for Patchwork & Appliqué

Better Homes and Gardens, Joan Lewis, Lynette Chiles

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Total reviews: 24 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Best Quilt Book 5 out of 5 stars.
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this is the top of the line in patterns. Service from Amazon couldn't be better. One happy customer.

Good inspiration for patchwork blocks 4 out of 5 stars.
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Although strip quilting is my favorite type of quilting, this book was inspiring enough that I did a quilt for a classroom and had each student picked out a favorite block. The instructions on how to make the block were good. Although I thought making pieced blocks would be too difficult, it was surprising to me how easy it was to make some really cute blocks. Pieced patchwork blocks may not be my favorite but I now consider them to be attractive and fun.

Editorial Review:

Subtitled A Treasury of Patterns for Patchwork & Appliqué, this comprehensive book is just that--250 pages of pattern-block diagrams accompanied by concise construction directions and small color photos of the made-up blocks in well-chosen colors. In addition, a prelimary chapter gives instructions for about 15 projects, and a tips and techniques section outlines the basics for making the blocks and the projects. Whether your tastes run to the more traditional (nine-patch, star, basket, or pineapple variations, among many others) or the more experimental (appliquéd orchids, cacti, or heraldic designs, for example), you're likely to find something of interest here.

Mastering Machine Applique: The Complete Guide Including Invisible Machine Applique, Satin Stitch, Blanket Stitch and Much More

Harriet Hargrave

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Essential Machine Applique Handbook 5 out of 5 stars.
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Mastering Machine Applique: The Complete Guide Including Invisible Machine Applique, Satin Stitch, Blanket Stitch and Much More

If I could only purchase one book about machine applique, this would be my choice. Harriet goes into excellent detail about adjusting and setting up the sewing machine for applique, explains how to select and use necessary supplies, and provides clear, detailed instructions and step by step photos for a variety of styles of machine applique.

Harriet fills in the missing blanks left in many other resources and goes beyond the basics, while being clear enough for a beginner to use. I highly recommend this book.

Editorial Review:

The classic how-to manual is now fully updated with the latest new processes and products! Expert quilter Harriet Hargrave has taught thousands to produce top-quality work. Now readers can learn all of her tricks for creating their own machine appliqué masterpieces. Mastering Machine Appliqué provides instant help, easy exercises, and practical guidance for everything from sewing machine basics to satin stitch and more. First, Hargrave demonstrates each technique step by step, teaching top-level skills and demonstrating how to head off potential problems as one proceeds. Next, crafters will see how to choose-and use-the right needles, threads, fusibles, and stabilizers. Finally, helpful photos and clear directions show how to create wonderful quilts and gifts anyone would be proud of!

Beautifully Embellished Landscapes: 125 Tips & Techniques to Create Stunning Quilts

Joyce R. Becker

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Total reviews: 10 Average rating: 5.0 of 5

Landscape quilting 4 out of 5 stars.
11 of 12 people found this review helpful.

This is my favourite book on this subject - heaps of ideas, tips and assistance to inspire me on a landscape quilt. Everything is well set out and clearly explained. Lots of examples to try out too.

Clear, Easy steps and Idea... 5 out of 5 stars.
9 of 11 people found this review helpful.

I bought this for a friend who has never quilted, but had an idea of a landscape quilt in her head. After reading it, I realized that this is just the right book to start-jump a "newbie" from the starting point to where ever her imagintation will take her. Also, after reading it I am buying another copy for myself. I quilt and do some art quilts also, and this book gave me many wonderful ideas. . Highly recommended [[ASIN:1571203605 Beautifully Embellished Landscapes: 125 Tips & Techniques to Create Stunning Quilts

Editorial Review:

• Unusual techniques for realistic results
• Eight full projects, more than 200 pictures

Who wouldn’t like a quilt that features a portrait of a favorite place? Show a home, a lake view, or a cityscape using paint, markers, photo printing, thread and lace, sheer overlays, and exotic fibers to make water, reflections, skies, snow gardens, and buildings. Eight complete projects come to life in more than 200 photos and illustrations, and detailed directions make it easy to make a cherished heirloom or priceless gift.

Applique the Basics and Beyond: The Complete Guide to Successful Machine and Hand Techniques with Dozens of Designs to Mix and Match

Janet Pittman

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Total reviews: 21 Average rating: 5.0 of 5

Applique the Basics and Beyond 2 out of 5 stars.
3 of 3 people found this review helpful.

This book has just about everything you need to learn how to Applique If you are Right-Handed as all of the people that wrote six star reviews must be. There are no instructions whatsoever for the left-handed person.

No other Applique book can compare! 5 out of 5 stars.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

I own several books on applique, but will probably never use them again. This one has it all! Great photos and easy intructions for every method and then some. A must have for anyone who sews or quilts.

Editorial Review:

In 144 easy-to-read, easy-to-understand pages with more than 550 full-color photographs and illustrations, teacher and designer Janet Pittman has created a stunning and comprehensive guide to applique techniqes, preparation, projects, patterns, stitching and embellishing.

Beginners will find everything they need to know to get started successfully. Experienced appliquers who want to improve their techniques will be inspired by the hundreds of photos, patterns for mixing and matching and personal tips.

Other features included notebooks--special reference sections throughout the book that highlight frequently used, essential how-to information, and machine and hand-embellishing ideas shown in clear photo detail.

Miniature Iron-on Transfer Patterns for Dollhouses, Dolls, and Small Projects

Rita Weiss, Frank Fontana

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Total reviews: 5 Average rating: 5.0 of 5

Delightful and Imaginative Designs 5 out of 5 stars.
35 of 36 people found this review helpful.

Miniature Iron-On Transfer Patterns for Dollhouses, Dolls and Small Projects is full of imaginative, playful designs for tiny rugs, curtains and bedspreads that will enhance any dollhouse. In addition, the patterns can be applied to many other projects: I have used the delicate baby animal motifs to embellish baby clothes and the many attractive decorative borders are ideal for embroidering collars, belts, bookmarks, and table linen. The transfers are easy to work with. The designs can be used by needleworkers of all skill levels.

Great for all levels of Miniature enthusiasts. 5 out of 5 stars.
9 of 9 people found this review helpful.

This is a wonderful, affordable book full of iron-on patterns for rugs, bedspreads, quilts, and other mini applications. If you use just ONE pattern, it is worth the price of this book!

Great Book! 5 out of 5 stars.
8 of 10 people found this review helpful.

I was really surprised with this book, it's loaded with all kinds of patterns to be used for making dollhouse items. I think this is a must have for any one making dollhouse items.

Editorial Review:

Create lovely dollhouse rugs, quilts, pillows, bedspreads, chair seats, more, with over 100 reusable miniature transfer patterns. Designs for various parts of your dollhouse and other small projects. Over 100 designs.

Fine Embellishment Techniques: Classic Details for Today's Clothing

Jane Conlon

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Total reviews: 16 Average rating: 4.0 of 5

Underwhelmed 2 out of 5 stars.
2 of 2 people found this review helpful.

This book was pretty ordinary, if you've been embellishing cloth/clothing for any length of time. I bought it hoping for inspiration, but there was no inspiration to be had. Not only that, of the things that were included, I would never use. Today's clothing? Hardly. The techniques/effects were more suitable to vintage sewing than modern. If you must, buy this used, and then pass it along to others. In fact, I'll sell you my copy.

Editorial Review:

Celebrating all that is elegant and classic about vintage clothing, this book shows how to embellish new garments to make them look as though they were crafted in a more glamorous era. Readers will learn they don't have to be experts to add embellishment techniques from the 1920s, 30s, and 40s to their wardrobes. They'll discover the possibilities of adding threadwork, beading, trims, piping, and more to garments. These projects are elegant and sophisticated and especially appealing to those who like glamour but not glitz.
-- Features five categories of embellishment techniques.
-- Includes detailed instructions and 70 color photographs.
-- Offers design inspiration of all kinds -- from casual to evening wear.

Quilting by Improvisation: Exploring Curves, Openwork and Dimension

Vikki Pignatelli

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Total reviews: 5 Average rating: 5.0 of 5

Inspirational and practical 5 out of 5 stars.
14 of 14 people found this review helpful.

This book is a great resource for anyone who is making or has made the transition from traditional to freely expressed quilts. The author gives really clear instructions on how to form curves in both the quilt construction and the borders. The curves are all done with the topstitched method, using freezer paper, so there is no seam matching. Her own quilts are colourful and exuberant, and her passion comes through on every page. There are very clear instructions at each stage, and patterns for three small quilts to try out some of the ideas. It would not be suitable for complete beginners, but is not scarily difficult.

Editorial Review:

Quilters can let their imaginations run wild as they discover surprisingly stress-free techniques to add and tame curves and angles to their creation. Exploring "no rules" improvisational methods, the guide teaches how to incorporate dimension and texture into quilts while transforming the ordinary into unique and distinctively shaped quilts with innovative fast finishes and faced bindings. Patterns are included to help quilters get started on the quest for total freedom and self-expression in quilt making.

Color-Palette Applique: Winter in the Garden (That Patchwork Place)

Sheila Wintle

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Total reviews: 6 Average rating: 5.0 of 5

Blooms all year round 5 out of 5 stars.
18 of 18 people found this review helpful.

I am finding more quilt patterns are coming like dress patterns--- in a self-contained envelope - plasticized and made of cardboard rather than paper - that is re-sealable. Each envelope contains all the instructions on large sheets of paper that can be taped to a wall or pinned to a bulletin board. This prevents your instructions from becoming lost in the maze of fabric you're working with.

The appliqué patterns are at full size so no copying is needed. You can take the pattern out of the envelope and start right in on creating your own winter garden. The directions for creating "Winter in the Garden" are well written and have various tips such as how to do mitered corners and the best way to cut your fabric. A color photo of the finished quilt is in the directions and, of course, on the envelope itself.

A bonus booklet is included with this pattern. "Color-Palette Appliqué" explains what a color palette is and how the author used it in creating this project. If you read through this booklet before beginning your quilt, it will explains all the codes used in the directions.

If you are an avid gardener or know someone who is, this quilt is one that will keep the summer blooms alive all year long. Make it for yourself or as a gift and the summer colors will brighten the room as well as keep a body warm.