Creative Machine Stitching: Special Effects for Quilts and More (That Patchwork Place) [Paperback]

Patricia Nelson (Author)

Book Description

Series: That Patchwork Place | Publication Date: May 2003

- Sixteen projects include quilts, table linens, pillows, and accessories- Each project introduces a new way to use machine-guided or free-motion embroidery- Provides all the basics for choosing the right threads, needles, and stabilizers

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About the Author

Hometown: Athens, Pennsylvania

Patricia Nelson has had her original clothing designs featured in the prestigious Bernina Fashion Show on several occasions. She is also the author of Stylish Sewing, published by That Patchwork Place.

Product Details

• Paperback: 112 pages
• Publisher: That Patchwork Place (May 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1564774627
• ISBN-13: 978-1564774620
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.3 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #436,897 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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95 of 97 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars simple techniques for stunning results, October 22, 2003

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K. Yount "goheels" (Raleigh NC) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Creative Machine Stitching: Special Effects for Quilts and More (That Patchwork Place) (Paperback)

This book details some stunning embroidery and embellishment techniques that even a beginner can accomplish. Each section includes a project with very clear instructions and diagrams. A complete supply list (including thread weight, needle type/size, what kind of stabilizer to use, which presser foot, how to adjust the bobbin/machine tension, etc.) is provided with each project. I higly recommend this book to anyone who has always wanted an embroidery machine but can't afford it.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Go a step beyond "good average" with this book, September 22, 2008

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This review is from: Creative Machine Stitching: Special Effects for Quilts and More (That Patchwork Place) (Paperback)

My wife is a professional-level heirloom seamstress. She's sold dresses in excess of $300 multiple times, and has taught classes at a university summer sewing seminar. And she learned from the book. There are a number of things that are useful to her, and enabled her to go beyond what she was already capable of. It's not a book for someone at a basic to intermediate level of skill, but high intermediate to advanced people should find it very useful.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Machine Embroidery without an Embroidery Machine, July 5, 2009

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K. Chevalier "DayDreamer" (Northern VA, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Creative Machine Stitching: Special Effects for Quilts and More (That Patchwork Place) (Paperback)

Excellent beginner book for those who want to embroider with their standard sewing machines. All you need is a straight stitch and a zig-zag, though some other utility stitches are used. This book was copyrighted in 2003. At the time of this review, July 2009, there are many more threads available than there were when this book was published. Still, a good beginner free-motion embroidery guide.