First-Time Machine Appliqué: Learning to Applique in Nine Easy Lessons (Landauer) 5 Simple Projects for Beginners, Using a Combination of Techniques; Includes a Lap Throw Quilt & Table Runner - Softcover

Janet Pittman

Softcover

ISBN 10: 193572634X ISBN 13: 9781935726340

Publisher: Design Originals, 2013

Synopsis

Learn machine appliqué basics in nine clear, step-by-step lessons!

• 9 easy lessons for complete beginners
• 5 simple projects to practice the skills you've learned
• Projects include a lap throw, tote bag, and table runner
• Essential information on equipment, supplies, fabric, and threads
• Learn how to prepare and arrange fused or turned-edge appliqué, the basics of machine appliqué stitching, appliqué stitches, and bias seams
• Step-by-step photos and concise instructions
• Full-size templates for each project

In this third book of the First-Time series, Janet Pittman, author of the Applique: The Basics & Beyond and Colorful Quilts for Playful Kids, teaches the basics of machine appliqué in 9 easy lessons.

Practice your newly acquired skills on 5 projects including a lap throw, tote bag and seasonal table runner. Each project uses a combination of lessons. Janet even shows you how to machine appliqué on purchased items such as aprons and towels.

Learn about equipment and supplies, fabrics and threads, how to prepare fused appliqué, how to prepare turned-edge appliqué, how to arrange appliqué, the basics of machine appliqué stitching, about favorite appliqué stitches, bias seams, and then put all of your skills together in a fun project. Plus there is a bonus lesson on using the decorative stitches on your machine!

First-Time Machine Appliqué: Learning to Applique in Nine Easy Lessons features complete step-by-step how-to photography, accurate and concise instructions, full-size templates, and full color throughout.

About this title

About the Author

Quilt artist Janet Pittman has been designing her own quilts since 1994 and quilt patterns since 1998. Her designs are stitched and then embellished to add natural texture and dimension for realistic appliqué. As an experienced artist, quilter, and instructor, she knows how to create patterns with appeal and devise clear instructions. Janet has had her designs in national magazines and finds inspiration from her extensive garden. She is the author of the best-selling book Applique The basics & beyond and the popular Colorful Quilts for Playful Kids

From the Back Cover

First-Time Machine Appliqué

Can you learn to machine appliqué simply by reading through the pages of this book? Yes you can! Inside you'll find step-by-step instructions with photos and how-to for learning to machine appliqué in nine easy lessons. The easy teach me/show me format gives you just what you need to know to start and finish—so you can say, "I made it."

• Lesson one
  Equipment & Supplies
• Lesson two
  Fabric & Thread
• Lesson three
  Preparing Fused Appliqué
• Lesson four
  Preparing Turned-Edge Appliqué
• Lesson five
  Arranging Appliqué
• Lesson six
  Stitching Basics
• Lesson seven
  Looking at Stitches
• Lesson eight
  Preparing Bias Stems
• Lesson nine
  Putting It All Together

Edition details

• Publisher: Design Originals
• Publication date: 2013
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 193572634X
• ISBN 13: 9781935726340
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 112