Applique The Basics and Beyond

Chapters include:

Equipment and Supplies for selecting the right tools and understanding their use in preparing appliqué pieces and in stitching appliqué projects.

Preparing Appliqué explains various machine and hand appliqué techniques and in detailed step-by-step photos shows how to prepare the appliqué using each technique.

Stitching demonstrates the many machine stitches and basic hand stitches used for appliqué and gives details of when to use each and how to set up the machine.

Notebooks and Tips are included throughout each chapter. A Notebook gives information that applies to many of the techniques and is important to them. A Tip is a bit of information that makes the process easier but is not essential.

Embellishing describes many machine and hand stitches used to give texture and definition to the appliqué. Beading embellishing is also included.

Projects showcases seven appliqué quilts, includes detailed stitching and embellishing instructions, and variations for using the backgrounds to mix and match with other patterns in the book.

Patterns include all patterns to make the projects in the book as well as many options in types or sizes of patterns and layouts.