The Absolute Beginner's Guide to Patchwork, Quilting and Applique - Softcover

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Create beautiful gifts and accessories from the very first day you start working in patchwork, quilting, and appliquÉ. 25 delightful projects introduce you to various aspects of these age-old crafts. Discover a range of patchwork designs including puffed, pinwheel, and crazy. Explore hand and machine quilting techniques, including Italian, shadow, echo, and Sashiko. Work with different methods of appliquÉ such as those using fusible webbing and buttonhole stitch. Complete instructions, complete patterns, and full-color photographs accompany the projects, which include wall hangings, crib and lap quilts, cushions, bags, Christmas decorations, and more. Detailed sections on materials and basic techniques ensure the complete novice's success, and handy cross-referencing makes it easy to find the right "how-tos" for each project.