William Morris in Applique: Six Stunning Projects and Over Forty Individual Designs [Paperback]

Michele Hill (Author)

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Product Description

Each project captures the beauty and richness of nature so exquisitely interpreted by William Morris. Projects include lavish quilts, wall hangings and a stunningly embroidered cushion - all based on original designs by William Morris. Easy to follow instructions and clear step-by-step photographs for the quilting, applique and embroidery techniques applied as well as fabric preparation and tools complete this beautiful book. Four double-sided, full size patterns, are bound into the back of the book.

About the Author

Michele Hill is a renowned quilting teacher and designer with more than 20 years of experience. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 120 pages
• Publisher: Country Bumpkin Publications (April 1, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 097754768X
• ISBN-13: 978-0977547685
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.4 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (21 customer reviews)
• Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #1,656,826 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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56 of 57 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars William Morris in Applique, April 11, 2009

By	Judie Bellingham (Brisbane, Queensland, Australia) - See all my reviews

This review is from: William Morris in Applique: Six Stunning Projects and Over Forty Individual Designs (Paperback)

I've always had a penchant for William Morris designs. In fact, many years ago, I found a picture of a linen tea towel in a women's magazine, with an all over pattern attributed to William Morris. I've had this piece of paper pinned to my cork board for far longer than I can remember, with the intention of making a quilt with this pattern as inspiration.

Well, that was the idea. But I've always felt that the patterns of William Morris were too BIG, too COMPLICATED, too VAST and too OVERWHELMING to be able to put into a quilt.

It's a good thing I've procrastinated on this, because in the mean time Australian quilter Michele Hill has taken all the "ouch and angst" out of the process and has presented the world with a William Morris inspired quilt book that will become a "must have" in the private library of all quilters the world over. The book is titled William Morris in Appliqué and as far as I can tell is unique in its form and content in its subject matter - William Morris designs.

What Michele has done is to take the essence of the patterns of William Morris and created the most wonderful appliqué designs, reflecting the magnificence and wonderment of the Arts and Crafts Movement of the early 20th century, and the incredible balance of the William Morris design.

C&T Publishing have given Michele her head when designing this publication. No effort has been spared to present to the quilter, both newly acquainted with the genre of appliqué, and those that have a been needle turning for ever, the most beautifully detailed set of instructions for re-creating these absolutely mind-blowing quilts.

Michele spends the first part of her book detailing the life and times of William Morris and his very strong connection to Australia - especially the state of South Australia. Michele explains her journey of discovery in William Morris design and how she was able to use inspiration from these designs in her own versions.

There are six beautiful creations depicting the most glorious adaptations of William Morris patterns, and each set of instructions have the most gorgeous photographs and diagrams. It is a joy to just flip through page after page.

Every one of the patterns that Michele presents are achievable because of the detailed instructions and the considerable insets that show magnified detail.

The pattern sheets that accompany this publication have been designed by a quilter - of this I'm sure. The patterns have been set out clearly and are easy to find and follow.

Finally, at the end of the book, Michele takes the time to list the Bibliography, together with and a great list of collections and places to visit and most helpfully, a list of websites - all to do with the William Morris phenomenon.

I can thoroughly recommend this book to all quilters, no matter where you are in your quilting journey - you will eventually want to make something from this delightful publication.

44 of 44 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful Applique, March 7, 2009

By	Diana Young "Diana" (Warrnambool, Vic, Australia) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: William Morris in Applique: Six Stunning Projects and Over Forty Individual Designs (Paperback)

This is a fabulous book, especially if you are interested in applique. There are several sheets of applique designs and some beautiful quilts and pillows. Also contains excellent photographic instructions - I would recommend this book without hesitation. Note that the designs are very intricate and therefore the author does not recommend needle turn applique. She uses hand and machine button hole techniques and the results really are stunning.

26 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars William Morris in Applique, April 24, 2009

By	C. Nerheim (Houston, TX USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: William Morris in Applique: Six Stunning Projects and Over Forty Individual Designs (Paperback)

Sometimes when I purchase a quilt book, I fall in love with one or maybe two patterns. Well, I absolutely love EVERYTHING in this book. The difficulty is deciding which pattern to try first! Michele Hill has captured Morris for applique as beautifully as Beth Russell did in needlepoint. She obviously knows and loves her subject. Her photographs and instructions are complete and clear--no step in her process appears to have been overlooked. The nice mix of hand and machine applique and embellishment add to the rich intricacy of her designs, not necessarily to the difficulty. This is easily the best quilt book I have ever purchsed.