The third book of the First-Time series, Janet Pittman, author of the Applique: The Basics & Beyond and Colorful Quilts for Playful Kids, teaches the basics of machine applique in 9 easy, step-by-step lessons. Learn about the required equipment and supplies, fabrics and threads, preparing fused and turned-edge applique, the basics of machine applique stitching, bias seams, and more. Then, practice your newly acquired skills on 5 simple applique projects for beginners, including a lap throw quilt, a tote bag, a seasonal table runner, a mini quilt, and a pillow. Janet even shows you how to machine applique on purchased items, such as aprons and towels. Also included are full-size, ready-to-use applique templates, as well as a bonus lesson on how to use the decorative stitches on your machine.

About the Author
Janet Pittman, a quilt artist from West Des Moines, Iowa, has been designing quilts for 20 years. Her quilts have won several awards in Iowa and Des Moines quilt shows. Her quilt designs have appeared in Fons & Porter Love of Quilting, American Patchwork and Quilting, and Country Marketplace. Janet is the author of First-Time Machine Applique, the bestselling Applique: The Basics & Beyond, and Colorful Quilts for Playful Kids.

Awards
Winner of Midwest Book Award (MIPA) (Crafts/Hobby/How-To) 2014. Commended for IndieFab awards (Crafts & Hobbies) 2013.



Book Information
ISBN 9781935726340
Author Janet Pittman
Format Paperback
Page Count 112
Imprint Landauer Publishing
Publisher Landauer Publishing