Applique With Folded Cutwork [ILLUSTRATED] (Paperback)

~ (Author) "The art of folded cutwork may be as old as paper and scissors themselves..." (more)
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Offers a definitive treatise on cutwork, from its historical origins to the more than 100 patterns included for the reader's use. Using a technique similar to cutting snowflakes from folded paper, she shows you how to create designs from the simple one-fold folk art to the more complex using multiple repeats...-The Professional Quilter

Product Description

From this well-known author, teacher, and award-winning quilter comes another definitive book on a unique aspect of quiltmaking - folded cutwork designs to use in applique quilts. The design styles range from simple symmetry for folk art, silhouettes, and filigree to multiple mathematical repeats. Designs include Four Corners, Four Plus Four, Four Plus Eight, Eight All Around, Five-Pointed Stars, Scherenschnitte, Rectangles, and Open Centers. Color illustrations show how to make the folds for each style. Techniques include needle-turn applique, hand or machine blind stitch, reverse applique, visible running stitch, and fusing. To finish your quilt, Anita shows how to fold paper and to make the patterns for full-border repeats. The design ideas and patterns range from simple to complex for all levels of quilters. You can use any of the 100 designs provided or cut your own patterns to make quilts that are uniquely your own. AUTHORBIO: 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. REVIEW: Offers a definitive treatise on cutwork, from its historical origins to the more than 100 patterns included for the reader's use. Using a technique similar to cutting snowflakes from folded paper, she shows you how to create designs from the simple one-fold folk art to the more complex using multiple repeats....

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Product Details

• Paperback: 143 pages
• Publisher: American Quilter's Society; illustrated edition edition (April 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1574327232
• ISBN-13: 978-1574327236
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.4 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #693,115 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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50 of 50 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Applique with Folded Cutwork, April 2, 2000

By	jill (Ohio) - See all my reviews

Excellent book with clear instructions. I am a self-taught quilter, and found this book to be extremely helpful and straight-forward. The author walks you through several different hand and machine applique procedures. I am working on the "calandar" quilt, and am enjoying every minute of it!

28 of 29 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fun, easy technique, March 20, 2001

By A Customer

If you can fold and cut a snowflake, then you can make quilts from this book, with the great photographs showing how to do each step. The section on applique gives good instructions for several different techniques. Good for any level of quilter.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very instructional, January 29, 2009

By	P. Bell - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This book shows you how to make 5 to 8 sided cut paterns. It is nicely illustrated. The instructions are very clear and easy to follow. I think any of Anita's books are a plus to any quilter's library.