Artful Applique: The Easy Way

"Having been a die-hard patchwork fan for many years," begins Jane in the introduction, "I thought there was very little reason for appliqué quilts to exist -- until Nancy Pearson's "Techny Chimes" stopped me dead in my tracks." I'm right there with you on that one, Jane. I have a picture of Techny Chimes in my inspiration scrapbook. "Beautiful hand appliqué is as individual as a fingerprint," Jane continues. This is a valuable sentiment, encouraging individuality and de-emphasizing the need for exact copying and perfection, which IMO takes away from the pleasure of the work. In the book Jane presents many unusual (to me) and innovative techniques for creating motifs -- partial stitching, modified cutwork, and unit construction. (Just goes to show how different brains work differently.) These methods enable tiny, rich details that still have turned edges. The appliqué information also shows how to achieve precision where precision is important, and individual, artful results where precision is less important. Leaves don't have to be green, did you know that? I know that, but I mostly forget it when I reach for my fabrics. You'll see some stunning results in the book's gallery of quilts where the quilters have reached past the green box. The gallery includes many beautiful quilts made by Jane and her students. The author then includes 16 appliqué blocks, each one with complete skill-building instructions. It's easy to see why this one is still in print after many years, it's a classic. Kay Mackenzie Author, Easy Applique Blocks: 50 Designs in 5 Sizes (That Patchwork Place)

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This is a must buy book for those interested in applique. I have many applique books and count this among the very best.

Over 130 pages of great instruction and realistic photos that show that anyone who takes the time can do applique. Not only are the designs that you can Xerox for patterns crisp, but the instruction is easy to read and follow. And the photos are exact size, so you see what you will get when you are done.I liked the book because it also says that we can choose our own material, which suits our own desires, where some books say you have to have this or that type of material made by this ir that maker, and you end up running all over the place and come home discouraged and throw your hands up and say * & %#@+ and vow never to try and do applique again.This is the book that can help you become less discouraged and a success at a wonderful art form.

Make your applique a work of art through Artful Applique The Easy Way which features detailed project instructions for sixteen blocks filled with flowers, birds, and wreathes. The focus on easy applique includes tips for streamlining and patterns for quick use. Superb introduction to easy applique techniques & projects.