Faces & Places: Images in Applique (Paperback)

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For a revolutionary approach to a traditional needlecraft, try creating a quilt adapted from a favorite photograph. The seemingly elusive art of capturing a realistic image in fabric is clearly presented in Faces & Places, utilizing a relatively easy layering technique. The approach is not for beginners, but one need not be an expert quilter to produce successful results. With excellent, detailed instructions, Charlotte Warr Andersen explains how to select an appropriate subject, enlarge the design, mark the fabric, choose the right appliqué fabrics, and master the key stitching method of needle-turn appliqué. There are good diagrams throughout, as well as a tear-out sheet offering several full-size sample patterns. The book is filled with many exquisite examples of photograph-inspired scenic and portrait quilts by Andersen as well as by a number of other skilled quilt artists.

Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: C. & T. Publishing (October 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1571200002
• ISBN-13: 978-1571200006
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.5 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #781,368 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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31 of 31 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A New Look At Applique and Quilting, February 3, 1999

By A Customer

Although the content is a bit intimidating at first, Charlotte Andersen gives detailed instructions, easy-to-understand directions, and constant encouragement. When I first leafed through the book, looking at the photos, I was convinced I'd never be able to grasp this technique, let alone master it. After reading Andersen's text and getting caught up in her infectious enthusiasm for this type of work, I'm inspired and ready to make magic. A must-have for any quilter ready for something completely different from the old nine-patch block.

29 of 29 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Superior applique process for the seriously inclined quilter, April 4, 1997

By A Customer

Want to applique with the Best! Pick up the book Faces and Places: Images in Applique by Charlotte Warr Andersen. The book is a complete guide to the process that she has developed to create her wonderful pictorial quilts. Do you want to create in fabric a portrait of your loved ones? This is the book to study. Anderson's writing is concise and simple to follow with many pictures to help you see the steps. Her book starts with the basics of needleturn applique (no freezer paper), through all the details for a great finished product. It has four learning projects, patterns included. Definitely time consuming, but the results are spectacular! A phenomenal book for the quilter seriously looking for a way to portray whatever they desire, even great for a beginner who likes a challenge. It's how I got started in quilting

13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars What a cool concept, November 1, 2002

By A Customer

I feel like a 5 year old with a new toy. This book is sooo cool. I am making a portrait of my grandparents using the instructions in this book. I am a very novice quilter, and I am able to understand the directions. Worth the money.