Machine Quilting with Decorative Threads "Print on Demand Edition" [Paperback]

Maurine Noble (Author), Elizabeth Hendricks (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 23, 2011

When it comes to machine quilting, there's a thread for every occasion, and an occasion for every thread. Now you can create dazzling, eye-catching quilts with all of the wonderful colors and textures of today's decorative threads. Eleven easy-to-follow exercises will show you how decorative threads can make your quilts sparkle and pop. Special techniques for quilting both through the needle and from the bobbin of your sewing machine. Convenient charts for determining which threads and needles will work best with your projects. Reliable methods for couching curves, appliqués, and angled shapes. Hints and advice on making adjustments to your sewing machine for optimum results.

Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal

Noble is a teacher and author of Machine Quilting Made Easy (That Patchwork Place, 1994), while Hendricks is an award-winning quilter and teacher of machine quilting and embellishment. Together they have created detailed charts illustrating the variety of decorative threads available today plus a series of practical exercises using these threads to create luxurious quilted fabrics. A good choice for both public and academic library quilting collections.
Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc.

From Booklist

Needles and threads. Sounds basic. Not in today's quilt-driven sewing market. Any fabric or sewing store sports an array of colored threads--metallic, striped, variegated, polyester, ribbons, silk, nylon, rayon, or cotton. Decorative threads in this book are used for machine quilting; given the expert direction of these experienced teachers, even the novice can produce gorgeous work. Beginning with a useful guide to "know[ing] your sewing machine," then quickly taking the reader on to 10 exercises producing a variety of results, the authors build the quilter's confidence with practice sessions and set-up charts covering tension, bobbin threads, and the correct foot and needle to use. The text is liberally sprinkled with a gallery of many of North American quilters' best garments and wall hangings. Libraries purchasing this title should be aware of two other related and extraordinary books: Threadplay (1997), by Libby Lehman, whose work is primarily geometric designs, and Thread Magic (1997), by Ellen Anne Eddy, who concentrates on the natural world. Iva Freeman

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Product Details

• Paperback: 90 pages
• Publisher: Martingale & Company (March 23, 2011)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1564772160
• ISBN-13: 978-1564772169
• Product Dimensions: 11.1 x 8.6 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #738,559 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Three-time That Patchwork Place author Maurine Noble teaches machine-quilting and applique classes nationwide. Machine Quilting Made Easy has sold more than 150,000 copies to date.

Customer Reviews

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32 of 32 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great tutoria, June 16, 2000

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Joanne "Reader" (NY USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Machine Quilting with Decorative Threads "Print on Demand Edition" (Paperback)

This book is set up with lessons on using various threads on little quilt "sandwiches" with galleries of work spaced between them for further example and inspiration. It is the perfect way for one unable or unwilling to attend classes to gain an introductory knowledge of this technique. The lessons are very straight-forward and to the point, making this book a pleasure to just plow through. It concentrates primarily on the thread, not the various feet or attachments, applique or other embellishment techniques. It is, as it states, all about quilting with decorative threads and is excellent. The authors briefly introduce the setting up of the machine, the equipment required (surprisingly little) and off the reader goes. With each lesson one gains more and more confidence in the technique and medium. They teach the use of various threads, films and braids, how to transfer designs, plying, couching and more. In the back there are charts of the various threads and how they should be used in the machine and a short listing of resources. Very practical, informative, fun book to have.

26 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars helpful and efficient, December 3, 2000

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"myrosen" (Dallas, TX United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Machine Quilting with Decorative Threads "Print on Demand Edition" (Paperback)

I checked the book out at the library and found it very informative. I've been toying with the idea of embellishing my quilts and wall hangings with decorative thread. I did not know where to start. So many questions! This book answered all my questions about materials and technique. I now feel confident to purchase the threads and experiment with them through her easy to follow exercises. My best friend wanted to know what I wanted for Christmas, I told her to give me this book! I can't wait to get started!

24 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Finaly a complete a book about special threads in quilting, March 7, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Machine Quilting with Decorative Threads "Print on Demand Edition" (Paperback)

This book is a complete guide for quilters who want to try all kinds of special threads for embellishing their quilts. It is so simple that it can be used for beginners following the exercices. It is also good for teachers who encourage traditional quilters to try to make real Artquilts.