Need a book for applique
#1
I need a good book for applique. I want to learn but due to my work schedule I am unable to get to my LQS for lessons or advice.
Any suggestions? I want to do machine applique if that helps.
Thanks so much,
Cindy in TN
Any suggestions? I want to do machine applique if that helps.
Thanks so much,
Cindy in TN
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Just go for it!! A book might help, but you can do it without one. By machine, it is really pretty easy.
I cut my background fabric oversize and starch it heavily.
Generally, I use the Eleanor Burns method of turning the edges under with light weight fusible interfacing because I live in fear of frayed edges. After I have things fused in place, I either use a tight zig-zag stitch or a blanket stitch depending on the look I want.
I cut my background fabric oversize and starch it heavily.
Generally, I use the Eleanor Burns method of turning the edges under with light weight fusible interfacing because I live in fear of frayed edges. After I have things fused in place, I either use a tight zig-zag stitch or a blanket stitch depending on the look I want.
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I learned to machine applique from Harriet Hargrave's book on the subject. Here is a link to the current edition of her book:
http://www.amazon.com/Mastering-Mach...dp/157120136X/
She covers multiple methods and provides a *lot* of very helpful tips for getting started. Lots of great photos too, at least in my older edition of the book. I think parts of this book may be available for viewing online; ran across it sometime last year.
http://www.amazon.com/Mastering-Mach...dp/157120136X/
She covers multiple methods and provides a *lot* of very helpful tips for getting started. Lots of great photos too, at least in my older edition of the book. I think parts of this book may be available for viewing online; ran across it sometime last year.
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"Applique The Basics and Beyond" by Janet Pittman is a very good book. It covers equipment and supplies, techniques for applique, projects, and patterns. This book is very well written with lots of pictures. I found my copy at Barnes and Noble, but it is also readily available online.
http://www.amazon.com/Applique-Basic.../dp/1890621064
http://www.amazon.com/Applique-Basic.../dp/1890621064
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