Make a stunning heirloom quilt and learn over 35 creative machine techniques in the process. This award-winning heirloom quilt has been specifically designed to explore sewing machine techniques for fabric embellishment and manipulation. It is comprised of nine beautiful panels, each of which is described in step by step detail. It showcases exciting decorative skills such as wavy corded tucks, smocking, machine lace and cutwork. It also features a number smaller sewing projects including a cushion using the trapunto technique and Christmas stocking with smocking detail and a bag made using corded wavy tucks. Whether you want to learn new techniques or brush up on your quilting skills, the comprehensive step-by-step technique advice and invaluable tips and tricks will help you along the way. Stylish photography and easy-to-follow layouts complete the package, making this book essential for anyone who wants sophisticated results from straightforward machine techniques.

About the Author
Pauline Ineson is a teacher and designer of courses for creative sewing machine techniques. Her 'heirloom' quilt won two first prizes at Quilts UK and an honourable mention at Houston International Quilt Festival in 2008. She is the author of Floral Dimensions, a three dimensional flowers sewing technique title, also published by David and Charles.


Book Information
ISBN 9780715335253
Author Ineson Pauline
Format Paperback
Page Count 144
Imprint David & Charles
Publisher David & Charles
Weight(grams) 578g
Dimensions(mm) 276mm * 10mm * 211mm