Three-Dimensional Applique and Embroidery Embellishment: Techniques for Today's Album Quilt [Illustrated] [Paperback]

Anita Shackelford (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 1, 2003

Whether you are reproducing traditional album blocks or developing your own contemporary designs, this comprehensive guide is sure to provide both the information and the inspiration you are seeking. For each technique there is a project, a small block you can refer to as an illustration or actually complete. Whether you work through chapter by chapter or simply turn to the book upon occasion with a particular need, you'll find it easy to use and full of sound information and inspiring ideas. Nine techniques provide dimension and fine detail to exquisite patterns. Choose from 48 applique patterns, each with a unique album quilt style. Embellish the applique with simple embroidery for a more realistic look. Clear and succinct instructions are provided on the basics of applique, as well as 65 projects to complete or refer to while stitching each technique. This comprehensive guide is sure to provide both the information and inspiration you are seeking.

Editorial Reviews

Review

I highly recommend Three-Dimensional Appliqué & Embroidery Embellishment: Techniques for Today s Album Quilting by Anita Shackelford. It features numerous projects with garden themes. -Suite 101.com, Connie Krochmal, March 2004

About the Author

Anita Shackelford has been quilting for 35 years. Her quilts have been exhibited across the United States and in Australia, winning 12 Best of Show awards. A resident of Ohio, she has traveled extensively, teaching and lecturing for shops, guilds, and quilting conferences.

Product Details

• Paperback: 152 pages
• Publisher: American Quilter's Society; Ill edition (June 1, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1574328239
• ISBN-13: 978-1574328233
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.5 x 0.3 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: #814,232 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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72 of 73 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars If you only own one book on applique, this should be it!, August 11, 1997

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This review is from: Three-Dimensional Applique and Embroidery Embellishment: Techniques for Today's Album Quilt (Hardcover)

This is far and away the best volume of information and instruction on the art of applique I have ever studied. This book, unlike others on the art of applique, makes allowances for the readers own personality in fabric selection, technique, and motif placement. The instruction is clear and succinct, the photographs are excellent, and the patterns are flawless. I would not hesitate recommending this book to the beginner and the advanced fabric artist alike. Mrs. Shackelford has outdone herself with this one. Not only does she make the instruction interesting and easily read, she evokes a sense of urgency to get with the applique program and make a block or a quilt

26 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars my favorite applique reference, May 29, 2002

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aging flower child "kratersge" (Roanoke, VA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Three-Dimensional Applique and Embroidery Embellishment: Techniques for Today's Album Quilt (Hardcover)

I do mostly applique quilts. This book has the best set of amazingly realistic flowers and other items from nature that I've seen. It's easy to incorporate items into a design of your own. I think they work because of the easy blending of applique and embroidery techniques.. whatever works.

16 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Applique Book, January 21, 2004

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Beverley L. Ewan (Golden, British Columbia Canada) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Three-Dimensional Applique and Embroidery Embellishment: Techniques for Today's Album Quilt (Paperback)

This is one of the nicest applique books I have found on 3 dimensional applique. Beautiful work, clear instructions and great ideas. I highly recommend it.