Applique: Basics and Beyond, Revised 2nd Edition: The Complete Guide to Successful Machine and Hand Techniques with Dozens of Designs to Mix and Match

Janet Pittman

ISBN 10: 1947163221 / ISBN 13: 9781947163225

Published by Landauer Publishing, 2019

About this Item

2019. 2nd Revised and Expanded ed. Spiral-bound. . . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.

Seller Inventory # V9781947163225

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Applique: Basics and Beyond, Revised 2nd Edition: The Complete Guide to Successful Machine and Hand Techniques with Dozens of Designs to Mix and Match
• Publisher: Landauer Publishing
• Publication Date: 2019
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1947163221
• ISBN 13: 9781947163225
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: 2nd Edition
• Condition: New

About this title

Synopsis

The ultimate go-to resource to learn and do it all!

• Award-winning guide and project book for learning and practicing appliqué
• 9 inspiring projects with step-by-step instruction, photography, and illustrations
• 12 alternate layouts for the creative applique projects
• 16 pattern groups for mixing and matching, to inspire your creativity
• Over 600 photos and illustrations walk you through appliqué practice in full color
• Essential how-to information on equipment & supplies, preparing applique, stitching & embellishing, and more
• Convenient spiral binding in sturdy hardcover lays flat and makes it easy to follow along
• Newly expanded Second Edition has two new projects and information on wool appliqué, hand appliqué, and updated tools

Whether you're just getting started in appliqué or are experienced and want to improve your techniques, Appliqué: The Basics and Beyond was written with you in mind!

Packed with visual information to instruct a beginner or improve an experienced appliquer's techniques, this updated, award-winning classic features two new projects, plus everything you need to know about wool appliqué, preparation and stitching, hand appliqué, and updated tools. The handy hidden spiral binding inside a sturdy hardcover helps the book lay flat when open, so you can follow along hands-free.

After chapters on getting started, grasping the basics, understanding the equipment, selecting the right supplies, and learning all about applique, you'll then progress into 9 creative projects. Throughout the book, you'll find "Notebooks" with essential how-to information and helpful tips that are personal favorites of the author.

Including step-by-step tutorials and over 600 photos and illustrations to practice applique, this is the ultimate go-to resource to learn and do it all!

The author, Janet Pittman, has been designing quilts for 20 years and has won awards for both her quilts and her books, including this one! You'll find new inspiration as you enjoy learning more about and exploring the creative art and play of ornamental needlework with Appliqué: The Basics and Beyond!

About the Author

Janet Pittman, a quilt artist from West Des Moines, Iowa, has been designing quilts for 20 years. Her quilts have won several awards in Iowa and Des Moines quilt shows. Her quilt designs have appeared in Fons & Porter Love of Quilting, American Patchwork and Quilting and Country Marketplace. Janet is the author of First-Time Machine Applique, the bestselling Applique: The Basics & Beyond, and Colorful Quilts for Playful Kids.