Surface Applique for Quilting

by Susan M. Cottrell

Quilters already know that appliqu is one of the simplest yet most rewarding ways to decorate cloth. What they're about to learn is how to blend into their quilt projects just about anything from their collections of threads, yarns, cords, and wool, along with their beads, buttons, and trinkets of every shape and size. Among the 25 projects featured here: Four Seasons Wall Hanging, Ginko Leaf Table Runner, Fish Pillow, Quilt Block Tote Bag, Nine Patch...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1402720017
• ISBN13: 9781402720017
• Release Date: December 2005
• Publisher: Chapelle
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 0.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 8.7" x 10.3"

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A practical guide to using surface applique to create vivid paintings, pillows, wall hangings, and d

Fabric artists Susan Cottrell presents Surface Applique For Quilting, a practical guide to using surface applique to create vivid paintings, pillows, wall hangings, and decorations. Black-and-white diagrams as well as full-color photographs on almost every page illustrate each step of the applique process. An introduction offers a brief refresher course in applique steps, and the individual projects listed range from decorations of birds to a quilt block tote, to a spooky wall hanging for Halloween, and much more. An excellent applique project guide and source of inspiration for intermediate to experienced level needlecraft enthusiasts.