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Mastering Machine Applique: The Complete Guide, Including Invisible Machine Applique, Satin Stitch, Blanket Stitch & Much More, 2nd Edition

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Harriet takes the intimidating world of applique and breaks it sown into a series of simple steps. Her approach is well organized and very practical, with a hands-on approach. You will progress from very simple shapes and techniques to more complex patterns and techniques - without feeling pushed. In fact, if you practice the exercise lessons a few times, you might not even really notice as you move into complex designs. This book is a MUST HAVE for anyone even considering applique. Browsing it will give you the courage to forge into a whole new realm of design.

Harriet Hargrave is one of the best quilters and is extremely knowledgeable. She shares her expertise on applique with every technique imaginable and she explains each technique beautifully. If you love patchwork quilting but would like to try applique, this is the book for you.

this is a fabulous resource. every step of machine appliqueing is thoroughly covered--needles, thread, sewing machine bobbin tension, stitches uesed, etc., etc.--nothing you need to produce wonderful applique is ignored. and some of the information will also make machine piecing easier.

seeing what harriet hargrave can accomplish with a machine is insprirational. if you have shied away from applique because hand applique seems to take too long, buy this book and get busy. you will be able to produce such wonderful results that no one will suggest machine is not as good as hand applique.

defnitely belongs in any quilter's library.

As I have been sewing for decades now I have to say that this book truly had some new information in it. The book is well organized and helps one create well-made products. I am now thinking about H. Hargrave's Machine quilting book so I can get the whole project finished.

This book is perfect for someone who wants to learn machine applique on their own. The author gives a list of tools to have on hand as well as step by step instruction on how to begin. Also included are topics about difficult situations which might occur in applique techniques. This is a wonderful reference to add to your sewing library

i was lucky to have had the opportunity to take a full day classes with
this author. She is just the best! Fortunately for those who cannot attend a live class--this book will help to learn the same techniques Harriet teaches. The directions are very clear and extensive. Harriet is well known and respected in the quilting world. You cannot go wrong with this book.

This is an excellent book. Very easy to understand and work with.

I took a two-day class by Harriet Hargrave and absolutely loved her. Her books are the next best thing to having her teach you personally. Her photos and descriptions are detailed and helpful. I own both of her books along with two of Diane Gawdowski (a former Hargrave student).

This is a detailed instructional book. The spiral binding makes it easy to use. Pictures are excellent and very helpful.

This book was purchased for preparation to take a class by the author. Wow, was I thrilled. I have already read the book cover to cover several times and gain new information each time I pick it up. With the detailed instruction and pictures, I think I could master applique without taking the upcoming class. There is so much information in this book, unlike some that I have bought that are full of "tip" boxes and large pictures, but very little substance. Great purchase. I also purchased and am very happy with...Heirloom Machine Quilting, 4th Edition: Comprehensive Guide to Hand-Quilting Effects Using Your Sewing Machine