Birds 'n Roses: Applique Masterpiece Series [Illustrated] [Paperback]

Margaret Docherty (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 1, 2006 | Series: Applique Masterpiece

Birds 'n Roses celebrates the art and technical mastery of appliqué. Combining pure inspiration with magnificent play of color and space, Margaret Docherty has created an evocative masterpiece that has won top awards on the international quilt circuit, including Best of Show at AQS. Birds 'n Roses has been eagerly awaited by her fans and enthusiastic appliquérs. This book will delight and challenge readers. The author provides the complete pattern for her prize-winning quilt. In addition, quilters can select the flowers, bouquets, birds, and garlands they want for use in their projects. Any appliqué method can be used, and the patterns can be enlarged to suit quilters' needs. Margaret includes a section on building a Garden Quilt design and a description of the real flowers and birds portrayed in the quilt, along with suggestions for fabric selection and detailed instructions for embellishment. Also provided are alternative ideas for simplifying the original quilt design, making this the perfect book for many skill levels.

Editorial Reviews

Review

This is a beautiful book with lovely pictures and instructions by an award winning quilt artist. I saw this quilt at the International Quilt Festival in Houston and this book presents the quilt excellently. -Wendy Warner

About the Author

Margaret Docherty, who was born in Hartlepool, England, learned to sew as a child. She became interested in quilting in the late 1980s and was greatly influenced by the work and writing of American quilters. Her main interest is in traditional hand applique, but she has experimented with most techniques and styles. She makes time to quilt from her busy schedule as a pediatrician by sewing mostly at night - a legacy from her days as a junior hospital doctor.

Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: American Quilter's Society; Ill edition (August 1, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1574329146
• ISBN-13: 978-1574329148
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.5 x 0.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,188,775 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Simply must have this one if their needlecraft reference collections are to be considered comprehensive or complete., February 5, 2007

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This review is from: Birds 'n Roses: Applique Masterpiece Series (Paperback)

Real flowers and birds from an award-winning quilt are presented in a survey of how a masterpiece was created - and how any applique method can duplicate it. Full-sized patterns are provided for all elements of the quilt, providing keys to success not just for reproducing this winner, but for blending into independent projects. It's these elements which make BIRDS N ROSES by needlecraft expert Margaret Docherty an exceptional pick for any experienced quilter who likes to use applique as more of a central theme than a side embellishment: Personal, professional, and community library libraries simply must have this one if their needlecraft reference collections are to be considered comprehensive or complete.

Diane C. Donovan
California Bookwatch

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Applique Masterpiece, January 15, 2007

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Artmisty (Melbourne, Australia) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Birds 'n Roses: Applique Masterpiece Series (Paperback)

Excellently presented and detailed book. The book meets its intention of providing details on making a sophisticated and detailed quilt. This is for the dedicated quilter who enjoys a long-term project.

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Allpique Quilting, January 9, 2007

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This review is from: Birds 'n Roses: Applique Masterpiece Series (Paperback)

This is a beautiful book with lovely pictures and instructions by an award winning quilt artist. I saw this quilt at the International Quilt Festival in Houston and this book presents the quilt excellently.