From Library Journal
Long the object of derision by traditional hand-quilters, machine quilting has finally come into its own as an opportunity for expressing creativity in quilting. Freehand quilting involves quilting by machine, using the needle like a pencil to sketch designs as one quilts. Here, Sandbach emphasizes the importance of working with the right tools and uses five simple quilted projects to illustrate the types of free machine quilting appropriate for different types of quilts. A good selection of practice designs makes it easy to master the technique before embarking on a large project. As helpful as this book is, one can't deny that this is one technique better taught in a hands-on workshop. Nevertheless, for those not able to learn the technique firsthand, this is an excellent self-teaching aid. Recommended for public library quilting collections.
Copyright 2002 Cahners Business Information, Inc.
Book Description
Do you have quilt tops galore and no time to mark them? Master machine quilter Kathy Sandbach takes the frustration out of machine quilting and makes it fast, fun, and productive! This incredible guide provides five complete quilt projects and six sampler quilts that teach you how to machine quilt quickly and easily. Dozens of step-by-step instructions show you every stage of the quilting process, making every technique a breeze! Plus, you'll learn how to see your needle as a pencil so that you can "draw" your designs as you quilt-allowing you to make gorgeous freehand designs without marking.
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