Artful Applique: The Easy Way (That Patchwork Place) [Paperback]

Jane Townswick (Author), Laurel Strand (Illustrator), Brent Kane (Photographer)

Book Description

Series: That Patchwork Place | Publication Date: May 2000

A master in the art of hand applique shares her amazing expertise step by step, allowing stitchers at any skill level to achieve flawless results. Sixteen gorgeous block designs present new, simplified methods for preparing, marking, and stitching applique fabrics that guarantee the ultimate in beauty and accuracy. It includes beautiful 9" appliqued block patterns filled with popular motifs, such as flowers, birds, leaves, and vines. It features new methods for appliqueing tricky points and curves, narrow stems and vines, and even the tiniest of pieces with precision. It offers special tips on creating extraordinary effects using reverse applique, window templates, and modified cutwork stems.

Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal

writes Townswick, who goes on to say that "it comes from combining colors and fabrics that please you, choosing designs that appeal to you, and using techniques that produce results you like." This book is based on a series of workshops offered by Townswick on preparing the fabric, marking, assembling, and stitching appliqu and is the result of her teaching experience over a number of years. In the course of working through the book, the reader completes 16 appliqu d blocks, each building on the techniques taught in the blocks before it. Close-up full-color illustrations and a logical step-by-step approach make this one of the best books available on learning or enhancing skills in appliqu work. Highly recommended for public libraries.
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Review

Jane encourages you to spread your design wings and fly...this book is a must for your appliqué library. -- The Appliqué Society Newsletter, Fall 2000

Make your appliqué a work of art! The focus on easy appliqué includes tips for streamlining patterns for quick use. -- Reviewer's Bookwatch, Septemeber 2000

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Product Details

• Paperback: 143 pages
• Publisher: Martingale and Company (May 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1564772942
• ISBN-13: 978-1564772947
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.5 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #322,566 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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35 of 37 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent and realistic, April 29, 2001

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MotherLodeBeth "MotherLodeBeth" (Sierras of California) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Artful Applique: The Easy Way (That Patchwork Place) (Paperback)

Over 130 pages of great instruction and realistic photos that show that anyone who takes the time can do applique. Not only are the designs that you can Xerox for patterns crisp, but the instruction is easy to read and follow. And the photos are exact size, so you see what you will get when you are done.

I liked the book because it also says that we can choose our own material, which suits our own desires, where some books say you have to have this or that type of material made by this ir that maker, and you end up running all over the place and come home discouraged and throw your hands up and say *&%#@+ and vow never to try and do applique again.

This is the book that can help you become less discouraged and a success at a wonderful art form.

18 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Superb introduction to easy applique techniques & projects., August 6, 2000

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Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Artful Applique: The Easy Way (That Patchwork Place) (Paperback)

Make your applique a work of art through Artful Applique The Easy Way which features detailed project instructions for sixteen blocks filled with flowers, birds, and wreathes. The focus on easy applique includes tips for streamlining and patterns for quick use. Superb introduction to easy applique techniques & projects.

13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Townswick, July 16, 2007

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M. A. Rohrer (San Francisco) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Artful Applique: The Easy Way (That Patchwork Place) (Paperback)

This is a must buy book for those interested in applique. I have many applique books and count this among the very best.