Motifs for Crazy Quilting: Techniques for Embroidering and Embellishing Crazy Quilts [Paperback]

J. Marsha Michler (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 1, 2002

Hardworked motifs and patterns of patch interiors are at the heart of a beautiful crazy quilt, and here's the first definitive book on these surface embellishments. Let author J. Marsha Micher show you all the secrets?everything you need to know about creating your own designs. Inside you'll learn how to transfer the original designs given, from flowers and animals to the alphabet and beyond - with techniques such as silk ribbon embroidery, punch needle, tambour work, beading, and cross-stitch. Included are a review of crazy quilting basics, embroidery stitches, and surface design techniques covered in her previous books.

Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal

Michler is the author of several books on crazy quilting, including the Magic of Crazy Quilting, an excellent introduction to the craft. This volume concentrates on surface embellishments for crazy quilts, teaching a variety of techniques that include appliqu , beading, punch-needle embroidery, couching, cross-stitch, creating dimensional clothing, making fabric flowers, outline stitchery, shadow work, silk ribbon embroidery, tambour work, trapunto, white work, and wool embroidery. Each technique is described and illustrated in some detail, but at the heart of the book are hundreds of motifs clearly outlined on light paper so they can easily be traced and used in making crazy quilts. Although the steps in the process are reviewed here briefly, readers new to the craft will want to start with Michler's earlier book or with Judith Baker Montano's Crazy Quilt Handbook. An excellent choice for all public library quilting collections.
Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product Details

• Paperback: 144 pages
• Publisher: Krause Publications; 1st edition (October 1, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 087349427X
• ISBN-13: 978-0873494274
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.3 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #235,449 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

J. Marsha Michler (http://www.jmarshamichler.com, on Facebook as J Marsha Michler) is author of books on crazy quilting, jewelry and knitting. She has written articles for magazines and has won awards for her crazy quilts. She actively pursues various needlearts, jewelry, spinning, graphic design, photography. She also gardens, builds stone walls, travels and enjoys sushi with her husband. She is an active member of Embroiderer's Guild of America, Society of S. Maine Craftsmen, and other organizations. From Appleton, Wisconsin, she now lives in the beautiful foothills of Southern Maine U.S.A.

Customer Reviews

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great for Crazy Quilters, July 27, 2006

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Daphne Gallagher "pieceful_daphne" (Anaheim, CA United States) - See all my reviews
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I love this book. Sure, I could find many pictures in other books but this one has the motif outlines by catagory. If you know nothing about some CQ techniques, get a different book.

This book shows how to transfer your designs, how to create your own alphabet and has lots of designs to copy. Many flowers, bugs, dragons and such. Some surface techniques I had not done. (a vintage lady with 3D clothes)

This book is a joy.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars If you only buy one crazy quilt/embroidery book, THIS IS THE ONE!!, October 10, 2007

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Terry's Treehouse "Terry's Treehouse" (Algood, Tennessee United States) - See all my reviews

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I've read and own several books on crazy quilting. THIS IS THE BEST!! It has tons of information on embroidery stitches, motifs (patterns, sorta) and instructions. Michler is a knowledgeable author and I highly recommend any of her books on crazy quilting but this is my personal favorite.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Kick start your crazy quilting, February 23, 2008

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D. Atwell "mom" (Boise, ID) - See all my reviews
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To be honest, I checked this out of my library twice before I finally resolved to buy it. Money well spent as I have used this book over and over again. Lots of ideas and lots of motifs to trace and use.