In this fun and practical introduction to hand and machine applique, well-known TV personality Sarah Payne leads you through a series of techniques to build up your skills.
Each chapter includes a number of different-sized step-by-step projects, including a height chart, pet feeding mat, quilt, cushions, baby play mat, bags, wall art and placemats. Sarah discusses both hand and machine applique, as well as raw-edged applique. She also includes information on feature stitching, using paper templates, layering, quilting and binding. There is a handy fold-out sheet at the back of the book with templates for 14 of the projects.
Jam-packed with juicy information and colourful projects, jump in and start learning all things applique. Put your skills into practice and at the same time create beautiful projects to keep or give as gifts.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Tools and materials
Basic techniques
Paper templates
Raw-edged applique
Lesson 1: Perky parrot cushion
Lesson 2: Dog and cat feeding mat
Lesson 3: Robot friends height measuring wall chart
Lesson 4: Japanese blossom design wall art
Lesson 5: Peacock wall hanging
Lesson 6: Farmyard floor play mat quilt
Machine sewn raw-edged applique
Lesson 7: 60s-style retro tote bag
Lesson 8: Heart-shaped cushion
Lesson 9: Orange peel table runner and placemats
Lesson 10: Harlequin bed runner
Lesson 11: Happy flowers single bed quilt
Hand applique
Lesson 12: Vintage floral denim clutch bag
Lesson 13: Fabulous felt flower book cover
Lesson 14: Seaside wall art in box frame
Lesson 15: Scented pillow
Lesson 16: Baltimore style wall hanging
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