Welcome to a garden of decorative-stitch appliqué -- Planning your decorative stitch project. Exploring the beauty of machine appliqué ; Choosing fabric colors ; Supplies -- Preparing appliqué shapes for stitching. Flower construction basics ; Preparing fusible shapes ; Building the appliqué shapes -- Decorative stitching, one shape at a time. Understanding perfect stitch-pattern placement ; Learning the stitches on your machine ; Learning to stitch the appliqué shapes ; Stabilizer removal -- Project assembly and edge stitching. Laying out your project ; Preparing and stitching the vines ; Placing appliqué shapes on the background ; Stitching the appliqué edges ; More stabilizer removal -- Quilting your project. Getting ready to machine quilt ; Walking-foot quilting ; Free-motion ditch quilting ; Background quilting : pebbles, teardrops, and more -- Finishing touches: Finishes with personality -- Projects -- A note from Deborah -- Patterns.
Summary:
"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 appliqué pieces"-- Provided by publisher.
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