Quilting & Applique: A Beginner's Step-By-Step Guide to Stitching by Hand and Machine (Craft Workbooks) - Softcover

Preston, Martha

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1574215027 ISBN 13: 9781574215021

Publisher: Design Originals, 2013

Synopsis

Designed with the absolute beginner in mind, Quilting & Appliqué also serves as an excellent refresher course. This handbook offers the perfect introduction to quilting by hand or machine, with advice on equipment, materials and techniques. Readers will find straightforward instructions, clear step-by-step diagrams, and traceable templates for a variety of patch shapes. All major quilting and appliqué methods are introduced, including sashiko and kantha quilting. Three simple practice projects are provided for making coasters, a felt needle case, and a classic frame quilt. The book also includes advice on displaying and caring for finished quilts, plus a glossary of quilting terms.

About this title

About the Author

Martha Preston was born in the Blue Ridge Mountains in Virginia. Her interest in patchwork and quilting was aroused when she unearthed a red and white pinwheel quilt belonging to her grandmother. She completed Part 1 of her City and Guilds in Patchwork and Quilting in 1995 and has been an avid quilt maker ever since. She specializes in hand-quilting and especially admires the designs of the Welsh, Durham, and Amish communities.

From the Back Cover

This handbook will provide you with all the know-how you need to start making beautiful bed covers, soft furnishings, and more. Quilting & Appliqué is your step-by-step guide to these rewarding crafts, with easy-to-follow advice on equipment, materials, and techniques. Inside you'll find: Guide to quilting and appliqué by hand or machine Clear instructions and step-by-step illustrations Traceable templates for a variety of patch shapes Simple practice projects to try at home How to display and care for your finished quilts Other Craft Workbook titles: o Beading o Cross Stitch o Knitting & Crochet o Patchwork o Embroidery o Sewing o Soft Toys

Edition details

• Publisher: Design Originals
• Publication date: 2013
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1574215027
• ISBN 13: 9781574215021
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 48