TREASURY OF APPLIQUE QUILT PATTERNS - Softcover

You needn't be an artist to produce stunning heirloom-quality quilts. With full-size patterns and color photographs of more than 70 traditional block designs, an inspiring gallery of quilts made by masters of the craft, and helpful how-to instructions, anyone can make a beautiful quilt. A handy introductory section explains the basics of hand and machine applique, including tracing a pattern, stitching, using fusible webbing, and calculating the number of quilt blocks needed. The secrets of making stems, leaves and perfectly round circles are revealed, as art the techniques for more advanced work like shadow applique and stuffed quilting. Prom simple one-piece appliques to designs with many components, there are patterns to suit every taste and skill level. There are elegant florals, including Rose and Tulip, Dogwood, and May Basket; whimsical creations like Butterfly, Sunbonnet Sue, and Overall Bill; geometries, including String of Beads, and Fleur de Lis, and many others. With this ultimate sourcebook as your guide, you'll be able to create a work of fabric art to treasure for years to come.