Three-Dimensional Applique and Embroidery Embellishment: Techniques for Today's Album Quilt

Features

• Cover Type: Paperback with 152 pages
• Published by: American Quilter's Society August 2003
• Written in: English
• ISBN 10 Number: 1574328239
• ISBN 13 Number: 978-1574328233
• Book Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.4 x 0.4 inches
• Weighs: 1.2 pounds

Product Description
Whether you are reproducing traditional album blocks or developing your own contemporary designs, this comprehensive guide is sure to provide both the information and the inspiration you are seeking. For each technique there is a project, a small block you can refer to as an illustration or actually complete. Whether you work through chapter by chapter or simply turn to the book upon occasion with a particular need, you'll find it easy to use and full of sound information and inspiring ideas. Nine techniques provide dimension and fine detail to exquisite patterns. Choose from 48 applique patterns, each with a unique album quilt style. Embellish the applique with simple embroidery for a more realistic look. Clear and succinct instructions are provided on the basics of applique, as well as 65 projects to complete or refer to while stitching each technique. This comprehensive guide is sure to provide both the information and inspiration you are seeking. AUTHORBIO: Anita Shackelford has been quilting for 35 years. Her quilts have been exhibited across the United States and in Australia, winning 12 Best of Show awards. A resident of Ohio, she has traveled extensively, teaching and lecturing for shops, guilds, and quilting conferences. REVIEW: Anita provides clean instruction on the basics of applique, then moves through nine techniques to add dimension to 48 exquisite applique patterns. This is followed with succinct instruction to embellish the applique with embroidery.

Reader Reviews
This review is from: Three-Dimensional Applique and Embroidery Embellishment: Techniques for Today's Album Quilt (Hardcover) This is far and away the best volume of information and instruction on the art of applique I have ever studied. This book, unlike others on the art of applique, makes allowances for the readers own personality in fabric selection, technique, and motif placement. The instruction is clear and succinct, the photographs are excellent, and the patterns are flawless. I would not hesitate recommending this book to the beginner and the advanced fabric artist alike. Mrs. Shackelford has outdone herself with this one. Not only does she make the instruction interesting and easily read, she evokes a sense of urgency to get with the applique program and make a block or a quilt Comment | | (Report this)