Stitched Raw Edge Applique [Illustrated] [Paperback]

Sue Nickels (Author), Pat Holly (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 15, 2005

Take your appliqué to a new level of ease. International prize-winning quiltmakers Sue Nickels and Pat Holly show just how easy it is to create beautiful finished quilt projects with their new fusing methods. Even fussy pieces have sharp points, neat edges, and no seam allowances to turn under. And best yet, the resulting quilts are soft and flexible - unlike many quilts made with traditional fusing methods. These two masters of machine quiltmaking show you tricks of the trade to make your own masterpiece. Even beginning appliquérs will find this method accessible and easy to learn. The book is liberally laced with illustrations. Pat's Pointers and Sue's Solutions provide handy hints to make the fusible appliqué even easier and more fun. A number of other techniques are served up to entice the quilter to enrich her quilts with simple embellishments, such as very narrow bias stems, couched thread details, and really tiny circles. Quilters learn to create their own embroidered background fabrics, embellished bindings, and looped edges, through five charming, fusible appliqué projects in the book.

Editorial Reviews

Review

Have done raw edge applique for many years, but this book is just filled with great tips, ideas, and wonderfully creative projects. It is absolutely greeat. -Jeanne Muller

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.

Pat Holly has been sewing almost her whole life, beginning with sewing clothes as a young girl. She is a graphic artist and attended the University of Michigan School of Art & Design. She also spends time volunteering for her daughter Alyssa's theater endeavors, including costume work for local productions.

Product Details

• Paperback: 96 pages
• Publisher: American Quilter's Society; Ill edition (December 15, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1574328999
• ISBN-13: 978-1574328998
• Product Dimensions: 10.7 x 8.4 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #456,103 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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21 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A real treasure trove of ideas, July 8, 2006

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Jeanne Muller (Baddeck, Nova Scotia, Canada) - See all my reviews
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Have done raw edge applique for many years, but this book is just filled with great tips, ideas, and wonderfully creative projects. It is absolutely greeat

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Stitched Raw Edge Applique, October 17, 2009

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njkavaky (Red Hook, New York) - See all my reviews

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I am a former quilt shop owner. If you want to learn the newest and easiest skillful "machine applique techniques" this is a great book. All photos, techniques, instructions are very easy to read and follow. No stone is left unturned in this book as she walks you thru the process. I was fortunate enough to attend one of Pat's classes previous to getting her book. I discovered she writes like she teaches always offering easy step by step methodologies for all level students.

7 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great patterns, January 3, 2007

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This is a really nice applique book. The patterns are great with easy to follow directions. The colors used and designs are pretty and I will be referring to this book many times.