The Essential Guide to Modern Appliqué by Alison Glass
Award-winning pattern and textile designer Alison Glass shows readers how to achieve heirloom appliqué results and offers a fresh twist on 14 projects to stitch for the home. You will learn valuable techniques in the time-honored craft of appliqué, modernized in this inspiring project- based book. Eight essential and updated techniques, including the hottest thing in quilt-making – large scale appliqué – are clearly taught to help you create beautifully crafted projects for the home. With 20 illustrations and 120 stunning, detailed how-to photographs – you’ll learn to create gorgeous, eye-catching designs. Sample classic appliqué methods, including needle-turned appliqué, hand-stitched applique, and applique on crocheted, embroidered, and patchwork backgrounds. You will also learn how to use the latest substrates and a variety of fibers to create unique, contemporary designs that fit your style perfectly.
