Creative Machine Stitching: Special Effects for Quilts and More (That Patchwork Place) [Paperback] Review

This book details some stunning embroidery and embellishment techniques that even a beginner can accomplish.Each section includes a project with very clear instructions and diagrams.A complete supply list (including thread weight, needle type/size, what kind of stabilizer to use, which presser foot, how to adjust the bobbin/machine tension, etc.) is provided with each project. I higly recommend this book to anyone who has always wanted an embroidery machine but can't afford it.

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Create shimmering waves with silver thread. Make flowers out of fluffy yarns. Start a snowfall with iridescent threads. Stitch delicate leaves, stars, vines, and much more--no fancy sewing machine required! A world of ideas for easy machine embroidery is packed into this authoritative guide.
- Eleven exquisite projects include quilts, linens, pillows, and curtains
- Learn thread, bobbin, crewel, and ribbon embroidery, plus a host of finishing touches
- Find out how to choose threads, needles, and stabilizers for machine-guided and free-motion embroidery
From the author of Stylish Sewing.

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Thread Painting: Simple Techniques to Add Texture and Dimension [Paperback] Review

This book is wonderful!The instructions are so easy to follow.The creative ideas are endless. It definitely takes you to next level with quilting.The best part is, you don't have to be able to draw!!!!! You can feel the author's energy, it's contagious!

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Thread Painting is a wonderful way to add texture, dimension and interest to any quilt or sewing project.This book shows you how anyone can thread paint using any sewing machine, by using paper stabilizer papers and photo transfer fabric that go through a computer printer.No more tracing, drawing or painting onto fabric first.First you will learn free motion sewing; how to use that to do thread sketches, and then how to translate those skills into thread painting.There are lots of projects with easy to follow instructions with full sized patterns and scannable images. This technique is great for traditional quilts, art quilts, clothing, home dec--a wide variety of uses!

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