Applique

Sew more, waste less. It's never been more important to be mindful of what we consume. This book will help you to make 25 small but meaningful life swaps to help reduce waste and live more sustainably. Replace disposable face wipes with skin-friendly,...

Flower lovers praise best-selling author Erica Kaprow's floral designs featured in her easy-to-follow, yet brilliantly coloured, 14-block (plus border) hand embroidered, appliqued, and quilted cotton quilt.About the AuthorErica Kaprow has always enjoyed...

Over 100 unique stitch patterns from Japan's leading embroidery expert!In Modern Japanese Embroidery Stitches, Japanese textile maven Noriko Tsuchihashi presents over 100 bold, textural motifs to stitch with thread, ribbon, beads and buttons using...

Start and finish your quilt like a pro! Master the use of 2 1/2 -wide pre-cut strips with this complete and indispensable guide.About the AuthorJenny Doan, star of the Missouri Star Quilt Company YouTube channel, is beloved for her approachable demeanour...

Build your quilting skills from the ground up. Learn to complete your first quilt from basic pieced strips, squares, and triangles. Established teacher Jo Avery guides you through twelve projects to whet your appetite for quiltmaking and take it a step...

The Royal School of Needlework teaches hand embroidery to the highest standard, developing techniques in new and innovative ways. Written by RSN apprentice and tutor Kate Sinton, this book contains an extensive guide to stitches and techniques, as well...

An expert guide to popular surface-stitching techniques, suitable for stitchers of all abilities! Drawing on work previously published in the popular Beginner's Guide to Needlecrafts series, and originally published as The Stitching Book, this...

Sew a stunning New York Beauty quilt from 54 gorgeous blocks named for, and inspired by, Australian wildlife. Don't be afraid to begin your foundation paper-piece journey into sewing these fantastic curved block patterns, as the author's clear...

A new, larger format edition of the Royal School of Needlework's classic reference work on beadwork embroidery. Shelley Cox presents an expert guide to all aspects of bead embroidery, including information on counted thread beadwork, bead embroidery,...

Traditional quilt blocks are made up of common elements such as Flying Geese, Square-in-Squares, and Quarter-Square Triangles. Each of the elements can be constructed in a variety of ways-choose the ones that are easiest and most efficient! In this one...

This inspiring, practical guide to goldwork and silk shading is packed with both traditional and innovative techniques, six samplers and 24 stunning projects. Learn how to create exquisite works using either goldwork or silk shading, and then learn...

Exquisitely detailed and sumptuously worked, Michele Carragher's embroidered art is breathtaking to behold. This comprehensive insight into her work guides you from her initial ideas, right through to the finished, astonishing pieces of work,...

Inspired by painted and wood quilt blocks that adorn barns, author Shelley Cavanna shares 20 starry and spectacular blocks and seven quilt designs, including the beloved Barn Star Sampler quilt.About the AuthorShelley Cavanna is a self-taught quilter,...

Packed with 110 quilt blocks in five sizes including project ideas, expert hints, tips & tricks, simple cutting charts, and helpful references tables.About the AuthorDebbie Rodgers is the Senior Technical Editor at C&T Publishing. She's always working on...

Christmas at Cowslip is a compilation of the best festive sewing projects from Jo Colwill's two books Cushions and Quilts and Patchwork Quilts and Gifts. This collection of festive projects is the perfect resource for all your seasonal sewing. Whether...

This beginner's guide covers all the basics - but just the basics! - to get you started on crazy quilting. Includes piecing, stitch instructions, embellishing ideas, and more.About the AuthorSharon Boggon trained in fine arts and developed great skill in...

Learn crazy quilting, the ultimate art of hand embroidery and embellishment. Nothing shows off beautiful stitching and embellishments like the blank canvas of a crazy quilt. Jenny Clouston's gorgeously illustrated primer shows you how to make your own...

You'll love everything that's new in this exciting sequel from the best-selling author of One-Block Wonders: stunning new quilts, new visual effects, and ways to add even more color to your quilts with multiple fabrics. You'll still love the whirling,...

Jera Brandvig's signature quilt-as-you-go method is back with brand new techniques and ideas! Create clever, pretty projects using small, manageable pieces of fabric that can be made into different shapes and sizes from a creative and fresh perspective. ...

Transform areas and items in your home into beautiful works of art! Eye-catching and a lot of fun to do, this introductory guide to mosaic art (literally) covers everything, from window sills, wall murals, and coffee tables to flower pots, picture...

Anyone can quilt stunning scenery - from brand new landscape quilters to veteran artists! Explore Joyce R. Becker's simple methods with 50 tips for success and a gallery of quilts from featured designers.About the AuthorJoyce R. Becker is a quilt artist,...

This is the time to discover quilts with big blocks. Cut your piecing time in half with these larger than life blocks. 10 unique projects to choose from in all skill levels. You'll find everything from table toppers to bed quilts. It's time to up size...

Pam and Nicky Lintott have sold over 250,000 books all over the world - testament to their extraordinary talent for creating great quilt designs with easy-to-follow instructions. Following on from the best-selling title Layer Cake, Jelly Roll & Charm...

Make the most of your spare time and discover the stylish and fun craft of applique with this book of 25 original and beautiful designs. Delve into your spare fabric stash to achieve some stunning results using very simple techniques, all fully explained...

Create a quilted masterpiece that will stand the test of time. These gorgeous projects are just what you're looking for to add that special touch to your home over the festive period. You'll find each of these eight timeless patterns are irresistible to...

Beginners rejoice - getting started with wool applique has never been easier! This project-based introductory guide will teach you everything you need to know to explore this enjoyable and hands-on fibre art. Featuring six versatile projects with...

Bring some good luck along, with a little bit of whimsy, to your home or that of a loved one with these fun projects featuring gnomes. The book is filled with nine creative designs. Find playful designs for all rooms of the house including projects for...

Here's Bargello like you've never seen it before: stunning quilts full of free-form twists, turns, and 3-D effects that look like op art paintings. The biggest surprise is how simple these quilts are to make! Designer Ruth Ann Berry shows you how to use...

Everything you love about the Quick & Easy Block Tool, now with triangle blocks! This ultimate no-maths reference for quilters includes cutting charts, piecing tips, quilt layout ideas, and a visual index of blocks. Plus, get cutting instructions using...

A new, larger format edition of the classic reference work on goldwork embroidery by the Royal School of Needlework (RSN). The Essential Stitch Guides provide a set of definitive works on traditional embroidery techniques. Written by Helen McCook,...

Amanda Murphy shares an in-depth guide to everything you need to know about rulerwork quilting on both domestic and longarm machines.About the AuthorAmanda Murphy is a quilt and fabric designer whose style bridges the modern and traditional. She is a...

Fat quarters are the most popular and versatile pre-cut fabric. Folded up neatly at the store, they call to every quilter and ask to be brought home to your stash. Random fat quarters can be pulled together to make amazing "planned scrappy" quilts. A fat...

Crumb quilting is the ultimate way to zero waste patchwork using tiny scraps or 'crumbs' of fabric that are so small that most people would throw them away. This collection includes instructions and techniques for how to turn your stash of crumbs into...

Take advantage of everything your sewing machine has to offer! Decorative quilt artist Deborah Louie teaches how to use the stitch options on your machine and incorporate them into gorgeous applique pieces.About the AuthorDeborah Louie is an...

If you're looking for creative ways to use your scraps to make spectacular quilts, look no further. Our popular designers have created a collection of nine quilts that will inspire you to dive into your leftover scraps and start sewing. From traditional...

Techniques and projects for using shibori dyeing in textile art. Shibori is one of the world's richest textile traditions. Commonly associated with Japan, it is in fact a technique long used in Africa, India and South America. In this practical guide,...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781683561842Author Kim DiehlFormat PaperbackPage Count 128Imprint Martingale & CompanyPublisher Martingale & CompanyWeight(grams) 522gDimensions(mm) 274mm *...

Quilter Sarah Hibbert finds inspiration in the everyday objects around her. Her unique approach includes using readily available, recyclable materials for paper collage, then she uses this design as the springboard for her quilts. From Collage to...

Learn how to do quick and easy applique the Sew Quirky way for fun, sewn projects. This collection of 12 designs for bright and bold machine applique patterns can be used to create bags, pillows, and quilts as well as to embellish clothes. Author,...

Christmas is a wonderful time of year for crafting! From imaginative handmade gifts to stunning, reusable decorations, this book contains 100 fabulous quick and easy makes for the festive season. All the projects have been carefully selected from Search...