Machine Applique: A Sampler of Techniques [Paperback]

Sue Nickels (Author), Shelley L Hawkins (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 28, 2001

Explore three wonderful techniques of applique on your sewing machine. Instructions on invisible, template and starch, and raw-edge fusible machine applique are the key to developing good applique skills. Achieve the look of hand applique. Thirty-six patterns, plus a bonus Heart and Hand pattern, are included to make three gorgeous sampler quilts. AUTHORBIO: Sue Nickels has taught machine quilting and applique techniques for ten years. She has made quilts for over 20 years, starting with hand techniques and gradually focusing on machine work. A regular teacher at The Icehouse in Grayling, Michigan, she has also taught and lectured at American Quilter's Society (AQS) National Quilting Association and International Quilt Association shows. REVIEW: The book provides many patterns that can easily be interchanged or used in different combinations.Considered a 'fine quilting guide' and a 'recommended pick' by Reviewers Bookwatch, September 2001.

Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal

An award-winning quilter and teacher of many years, Nickels has taken one of the most popular workshops she offers a sampler of machine applique techniques as the subject for this book. She guides the reader step by step through three popular techniques in machine applique: invisible applique, template-and-starch applique, and raw-edge fusible applique. Patterns for three gorgeous sampler quilts illustrate all techniques taught in the book. Written for intermediate quilters with basic quiltmaking skills, this is an excellent choice for public libraries and for all quilting collections.
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About the Author

Sue Nickels has taught machine quilting and applique techniques for ten years. She has made quilts for over 20 years, starting with hand techniques and gradually focusing on machine work. A regular teacher at The Icehouse in Grayling, Michigan, she has also taught and lectured at American Quilter's Society (AQS) National Quilting Association and International Quilt Association shows. Sue has taught at national conferences including the Empty Spools Seminar at Asilomar and Quilting-by-the-Sound in Washington, internationally in England, and she is a much-sought instructor in guilds across the country. Sue is the coauthor of two books with her sister, Pat Holly, and they also sew quilts together. Their quilt Blackbirds Fly won many national awards, and The Beatles Quilt claimed the 1998 AQS Best of Show award. Sue's quilts have appeared in numerous publications. Turkey Tears appeared in the November 1998 issue of Quilter's Newsletter Magazine. Le Panier De Fleurs was awarded First Place Wall Quilt at the 2000 Quilter's Heritage Celebration in Lancaster and also won third place quilt in the AQS 2000 Quilt Exhibition in Nashville, Tennessee. Sue has also designed a line of quilting stencils for machine quilting available through Quilting Creations International, Inc. She lives in Ann Arbor, Michigan, with her husband, Tim, and two daughters, Jessica and Ashley. Her priorities are to make the best quilts she can using today's technology and to share her knowledge with quilters everywhere.

Product Details

• Paperback: 112 pages
• Publisher: American Quilter's Society (July 28, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 157432778X
• ISBN-13: 978-1574327786
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.2 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #973,376 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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24 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A MUST HAVE, August 3, 2001

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R.W. (Florida) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Machine Applique: A Sampler of Techniques (Paperback)

Without a doubt, this is the best book ever on machine applique! This book takes you step-by-step through three techniques for machine applique. The writing style and photographs make it the next best thing to having this terrific teacher sitting right next to you. A must have book for amyone wanting to learn machine applique.

21 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Revolutionizing!, May 27, 2003

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I am a relatively new appliquer and I haven't read many books on applique. After reading this book, my applique was revolutionized! I learned how to use freezer paper and fabric glue to machine applique (why didn't I think of that!).

Until now I have only appliqued by hand or using the fusible method. I don't like the raw-edge look, however, so I really gained a lot of value from Sue Nickel's insights on using glue.

If you haven't tried the iron-and glue method using freezer paper for machine applique that looks like it was done by hand, this book will inspire you!

There are lots of templates to try out her different methods and you can create a very traditional looking quilt from her patterns.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars No turning under raw edges, August 31, 2005

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brnbear (Wisconsin) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Machine Applique: A Sampler of Techniques (Paperback)

I first saw Sue Nickel's on "Simply Quilts" with Alex Anderson, demonstrating her techniques. This method of applique looks as good as the kind you turn under the raw edges, but it takes alot less time. Sue also has a technique where you remove the inside of the fusible web so the applique isn't so hard. If you want a book on all kinds of applique techniques, then I would recommend Harriet Hargrave's "Mastering Machine Applique". I like Sue's approach to applique the best.