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Contemporary Machine Embroidered Quilts: Innovative Techniques and Designs (Paperback)

~ Eileen Roche (Author)
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Product Description

Now quilters can successfully combine the two great arts of

embroidery and quilting, with amazing results! Author Eileen

Roche, a leading expert on machine embroidery, offers an

array of gorgeous embroidered quilting projects in an easy to

follow format in Machine Embroidered Quilts.

First, readers are led through the basics of the craft, with

instruction on selecting designs, threads, fabrics, needles and

stabilizers, as well as tips on hooping and stitching techniques.

Then, Roche expertly teaches quilters how to transform this

knowledge into captivating designs using embroidery,

decorative stitches, appliqu?, fabric manipulation and finishing

techniques. With the book?s step-by-step instructions and

color photos and illustrations, readers will successfully create

twelve stunning quilt projects with embroidery. Patterns for

the quilts and embroidery designs are stored on an included

CD-ROM, with more reduced on pages within the book.


Product Details

  • Paperback: 144 pages
  • Publisher: Krause Publications (October 22, 2004)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 087349878X
  • ISBN-13: 978-0873498784
  • Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.2 x 0.4 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #168,271 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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18 of 20 people found the following review helpful:
1.0 out of 5 stars disappointed in cd, March 19, 2006
By rayne "rayne353" (Texas United States) - See all my reviews
It was not clear to me before I purchased this book that the embroidery designs used in this book must be purchased separately -- they were not included on the cd. The book said they were available from Amazing Designs but that does not seem to be the case as they are not available. Very disappointed in this book.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars a great jumping-off point, August 2, 2008
By Sarah Danks "Nana Sarah" (Springdale, PA United States) - See all my reviews
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First, to clarify another review, the wisteria embroidery designs on the cover ARE on the CD included with the book, but the designs used in other projects are not. Most of them are Amazing Designs, and I think they are all currently available. However, none of the designs used in any of the quilts are particularly unique; you might already own designs that would work, and I've seen good substitutes on a number of sites. Check out places like Emblibrary.com, OregonPatchworks.com, and StitcheryMall.com for less expensive, downloadable alternatives to the boxed CD brands. Additionally, these are not cookie-cutter quilts. You can't reproduce them exactly even with the designs Eileen used, because you will never get the same fabric she used (as any quilter knows).

That said, I think this is a great resource for learning how to get past "plop and drop" designing with your embroidery and for making larger pieces by grouping smaller designs artistically. Eileen starts with a short discussion about where to get your inspiration by showing how she came up with one of the quilts. She discusses templates, using your embroidery software to make simple changes and combinations, proper hooping, considerations for stacking designs, and stabilizing large projects. She uses a variety of techniques to pull things together and avoid "plop & drop," such as ground fabric choices, different applique methods to add details and texture, and adding free-form satin stitch to link embroidery elements. She also gives detailed instructions for making a dozen pieces -- mostly wall hangings -- and includes templates for the applique elements that she has added.

Personally, I am well satisfied with the book and would recommend it to any machine embroiderer who is interested in using her stash of designs and fabrics in a more artistic, even painterly fashion, but needs some inspiration and a bit of guidance to get started.
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15 of 19 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Exceptional instructions, April 27, 2005
By Maxine Pelrine (Coleman,Alberta, Alberta Canada) - See all my reviews
Eileen has done it once again and produced an easy to follow instruction book. The beauty of each design is detailed for one to just want to jump right in and start an embroidered quilt. With the embroidery designs on the cd is well worth the money.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Creative ideas
This book basically show you what you and your embroidery machine can do. It opened my eyes. Before, I only know how to embroider a design in a center of a block, and then join... Read more
Published 3 months ago by X. Guo

2.0 out of 5 stars Initially enticing but then disappointing
I was very keen when I began this book. Roche's ideas are intriguing, and the book is nicely laid out with good directions. Read more
Published 14 months ago by Marnie McGrath

4.0 out of 5 stars machine embroidery book
This is a xmas gift. The book arrive when I was told it would arrive. It was package very well and book was in excellent condition.
Published 15 months ago by Clare Garabedian

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