Raised Quilt and Stitch

 

Copies are damaged. This practical guide to quilting expert Sylvia Critcher's unique style of work leads you step by step through a variety of raised quilting and embroidery techniques, which are then combined to create contemporary designs. It contains ten sophisticated projects, a comprehensive stitch guide, advice on developing your designs, galleries of inspiring work and all the templates required at actual size.
This book will show you exactly how Sylvia creates her richly textured surfaces by following a simple step-by-step pincushion project from start to finish. The process is broken down into key stages, and clear illustrations are given to guide the reader through the process. All the instructions and templates needed to create nine further contemporary projects are given: a ring pillow, chair cushion, bag, needlecase, lap quilt, runner, table centre, wall hanging and full-size quilt. All the templates required are given at actual size in a handy pull-out section. The book also contains a helpful section on developing designs and a gallery of beautiful pieces to inspire.

- A practical guide to traditional raised quilting and stitching techniques, combined to create fresh, contemporary designs

- Follow the step-by-step instructions to create a simple pincushion, then apply the techniques to create nine further stunning pro

- Full size templates provided