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"Author provides clear and thorough instructions with step-by-step directions and diagrams for making large and small quilts. Piecing and some applique embellishment. For all skill levels"--Provided by publisher.

"Winners and finalists from the New Quilts from an Old Favorite contest at the Museum of the American Quilter's Society. Eighteen quilters demonstrate their interpretations of the classic block Rose of Sharon. Designs feature a variety of construction methods, embellishment ideas, and creative fabric selections. "--Provided by publisher.

Susan Taylor Propst, best-selling author of "Beautiful Blooms" and "Another Season of Beautiful Blooms", presents a gorgeous new collection of nine beautiful nature-inspired applique designs. You can choose from nine beautiful small projects - including place mats, tote bags, carrying cases, a neck-roll pillow, an elegant swan wall hanging, and more - all celebrating nature.

Important Note about PRINT ON DEMAND Editions: You are purchasing a print on demand edition of this book. This book is printed individually on uncoated (non-glossy) paper with the best quality printers available. The printing quality of this copy will vary from the original offset printing edition and may look more saturated. The information presented in this version is the same as the latest edition. Any pattern pullouts have been separated and presented as single pages. If the pullout patterns...

Beautiful vintage doilies are given new life in contemporary quilts and sewing projects. Beginning with an explanation of the various types of doilies readily available, 15 quilting projects creatively incorporate them into their design. With 10 patterns and 137 color images, the techniques are clearly demonstrated and explained. They include painted appliqué, machine-embroidered ribbon border trim, no math fabric-changing binding, adding embellishments and words, and tips for working with silk,...

Important Note about PRINT ON DEMAND Editions: You are purchasing a print on demand edition of this book. This book is printed individually on uncoated (non-glossy) paper with the best quality printers available. The printing quality of this copy will vary from the original offset printing edition and may look more saturated. The information presented in this version is the same as the latest edition. Any pattern pullouts have been separated and presented as single pages. If the pullout patterns...

In "Mend It Better", popular craft blogger Kristin M. Roach, whose website Craft Leftovers has a regular readership of over 30,000, introduces a fresh spin on mending by adapting traditional techniques for today's crafty sewers. With detailed photography showing each step, she teaches a wide range of patching, darning, and repair stitches using both hand and machine sewing. For all those sewers who never had a grandmother teach them how to sew on a button, repair a hem, or take in a seam, this i...

Jenni Dobson describes the fabrics and tools needed to start patchwork quilting, introduces some simple projects that teach the appropriate techniques to beginners, and shows how to achieve a fine finish to the items created using the projects.

Important Note about PRINT ON DEMAND Editions: You are purchasing a print on demand edition of this book. This book is printed individually on uncoated (non-glossy) paper with the best quality printers available. The printing quality of this copy will vary from the original offset printing edition and may look more saturated. The information presented in this version is the same as the latest edition. Any pattern pullouts have been separated and presented as single pages. If the pullout patterns...

Distinguished Japanese quilt artist, teacher, and author Yoko Saito is known for her beautiful quilt designs. In fact, she is a master at many different handwork crafts. In this book, Ms. Saito has created embroidery patterns for 120 original designs. She often combines embroideries with both applique and quilting to create what she calls "patchwork embroidery." In addition to 120 embroidery designs, she includes 20 patchwork-embroidery projects that include bags, wall hangings, keepsake boxes,...

Be inspired to embroider all the elements of an idyllic English country garden. Suitable for beginners as well as accomplished embroiderers, Lorna Bateman’s beautiful book includes 12 practical projects for you to make and adorn with exquisite floral motifs. Lorna walks you through a variety of stitches including raised and textured stitches, teaching you to embroider individual flowers with them and how to incorporate these into an original garden motif. For the nature enthusiast, there is ple...

An enduring image in quiltmaking, Sunbonnet Sue has been charming quilters the world over for more than a century. In this wonderful collection, Sue and her faithful companion Scottie venture outside for some good old-fashioned fun - including camping, kite flying, ice skating, and more. Show off your redwork embroidery and applique with these delightful designs with perennial favourite Sunbonnet Sue.