Applique - It's the Tops - Quilting
Applique, according to Webster, "is a cutout decoration fastened to a larger piece of material" (Webster's New Collegiate Dictionary, Springfield, MA, 1980). While this is an accurate definition it does not fully explain the charm and the ... [... more]
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Baskets to Applique
 good designs, great instructions: I find that the designs themselves are fine, and presented in such a way that they can be added to or adjusted/changed. What I think is impressive about this book are the instructions. The instructions on how to use the [... more]
$16.95
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Quiltmaking in America: Beyond the Myths - Book Review - ...
This wonderfully informative book is a selection of various research papers that were published by the American Quilt Study Group in their annual journal "Uncoverings" during the 1980s. The articles are grouped into six subtopics: Pattern ... [... more]
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Book Review: Radiant New York Beauties - Quilting
I'm so grateful to the person or people who devised the "foundation piecing" genre of quilting. When I first starting quilting, I was just happy to have the block end up square -I wasn't bothering too much about getting seams to fit and all [... more]
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Herbs for Immune Support - Herbs
The idea of using herbs to heal is not a new one. Often, a warming herbal tea is just the thing needed on a cold winter night. You don't need to stop there, however. Herbs can be used to support and enhance your body's own resistance to illness. ... [... more]
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Hawaiian Quilting by Elizabeth Root - Quilting
When I was a student at school, the most common behaviour statement I received in the whole 12 years of education was "Judith is easily distracted". I used to think that was a bad thing, but as I've aged I've come to appreciate that being ... [... more]
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Quilters' Bookshelf - Prairie Quilts - Quilting
There are 27 projects in this book, ranging in size from pillows to bed quilts. Most of the patterns are pieced, but there are some that are appliqued or embellished with applique. There is also a delightful redwork embroidery pattern used to ... [... more]
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Needleturn Applique - Quilting
After quilting for some 31 years, I know what is my "quilting niche". What I mean by "quilting niche" is the genre of quilting I like and do best. Notice I say "like and do" because there are many quilt genres that I really [... more]
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Easy Applique Samplers: 20 Designs To Mix And Match
For Beginners: This books presents many,many simple applique projects for beginners.The instructions are easy to understand,and show the quilter how to do circles,layer applique, do points etc.The patterns are BIG, the curves are soft. Mimi Dietrich [... more]
$24.95
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Classic Four-Block Applique Quilts: A Back-To-Basics ...
great resource: if you like making 19th-century style applique, this is the book for you. even if you aren't interested in the 19th century style, there is a lot of good information on creating applique. the author has analyzed the elements that give 19 [... more]
$26.95
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Piece by Piece: Machine Applique
Must Have: This is everything the reviews said it was, I bought 2 and gave one to a friend.She has not done applique at this point, now she is excited,I am a needle turn person and this is the first time I have seen machine applique that I will try. [... more]
$24.95
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Applique Masterpiece Little Brown Bird Patterns: Little ...
High quality: This quilting book provides great illustrations and complete instructions. I am looking forward to making some of the blocks using the colors that are suggested. Applique Masterpiece Little Brown Bird Patterns: Little Brown Bird Patterns: [... more]
$21.95
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