Mastering Machine Applique: The Complete Guide Including: Invisible Machine Applique Satin Stitch Blanket Stitch & Much More

This book is perfect for someone who wants to learn machine applique on their own. The author gives a list of tools to have on hand as well as step by step instruction on how to begin. Also included are topics about difficult situations which might occur in applique techniques. This is a wonderful reference to add to your sewing library

this is a fabulous resource. every step of machine appliqueing is thoroughly covered--needles, thread, sewing machine bobbin tension, stitches uesed, etc., etc.--nothing you need to produce wonderful applique is ignored. and some of the information will also make machine piecing easier. seeing what harriet hargrave can accomplish with a machine is insprirational. if you have shied away from applique because hand applique seems to take too long, buy this book and get busy. you will be able to produce such wonderful results that no one will suggest machine is not as good as hand applique. defnitely belongs in any quilter's library.

Harriet takes the intimidating world of applique and breaks it sown into a series of simple steps. Her approach is well organized and very practical, with a hands-on approach. You will progress from very simple shapes and techniques to more complex patterns and techniques - without feeling pushed. In fact, if you practice the exercise lessons a few times, you might not even really notice as you move into complex designs. This book is a MUST HAVE for anyone even considering applique. Browsing it will give you the courage to forge into a whole new realm of design.

Harriet Hargrave is one of the best quilters and is extremely knowledgeable. She shares her expertise on applique with every technique imaginable and she explains each technique beautifully. If you love patchwork quilting but would like to try applique, this is the book for you.

Now in a substantially revised and updated second edition, Mastering Machine Applique by quilt shop owner and machine quilting innovator Harriet Hargrave, is a complete and straightforward, step-by-step guide that is filled with full-color photographs for optimum presentability, making the easily accessible text is truly "user friendly". Even more convenient, its hard cover protects a spiral inner binding which allows the book to lie flat at any page, for easy reference and consulting while working with one's hands. Chapters address the art of machine applique for crafters of all skill levels, from beginner to seasoned veteran. Topics covered include basic equipment and supplies, satin and blanket stitching, invisible machine applique, and a variety of other techniques. Mastering Machine Applique is a very highly recommended reference and consult for anyone interested in trying or deepening their knowledge of machine applique!