Appliqué and Embellishment Books
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Altered Photo Artistry
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You can turn everyday images into works of art on fabric with the lessons that you’ll learn from this new book! If you just step outside the frame, you’ll learn to make fabulous fabric art from photos and scans. The book includes a detailed guide to the equipment you’ll need, how to work with photos and to edit them on your computer, printing on fabric, free-motion quilting and more. I loved the inspiring photo gallery of finished projects!

Innovative Fabric Imagery
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Here’s a must-have guide to transforming and printing your favourite images on fabric! Included is a getting started chapter on equipment, supplies and image-editing software, along with 13 innovative projects and an inspiring gallery of more than 40 entries selected for special exhibit at the 2007 International Quit Market.

Yo-Yo Fashions
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Inspired by Clover’s new Quick Yo-yo makers, this new Yo-Yo Fashions book offers a collection of inspiring designs and projects - belts, bags, jeans, sweaters, jackets, t-shirts and jewelry. The fabrics featured include cotton, silk, rayon and velvet in contemporary styling with simple yet sophisticated results. Included are 22 projects with full-size patterns included.

Thread Calligraphy
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Using only a zigzag stitch and a regular sewing machine you can create beautiful thread calligraphy on any project. Make a statement on your quilts, garments or home dec projects! You’ll learn how to stabilize your fabric, set up your machine, and stitch your message. Use the included calligraphy alphabet, your own handwriting, or generate a computer font as the model for your message.

All About Machine Arts
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f you’ve ever wondered what to do with your sewing machine, serger, or embroidery machine, this is the book for you! All About Machine Arts is a comprehensive, up-to-date resource packed with everything you need to know about decorative machine sewing. You’ll love the Glorious Gallery and Successful Studios, and you’ll learn all about the basics in Everything Essential. You’ll find the answers to all your questions here!

Punchneedle Fun
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Take a traditional craft and give it new "punch"! This collection of punchneedle projects features refreshing pastel colours with themes largely based on quilt block designs. Create most of these tiny treasures in an afternoon! You'll find step-by-step instructions for basic punchneedle techniques, plus tops for personalizing designs. The projects are easy to start AND finish in just a sitting or two - you need little more than an Embroidery Stitching Tool, fabric, a hoop and embroidery floss or thread. Included are seven projects plus variations to make bookmarks, cases, pincushions and more.

Print Your Own Fabric
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Create your own unique fabric designs using an inkjet printer! Linda Griepentrog and Missy Shepler will guide you in using your home computer and printer to creating unique fabrics. The enclosed CD-ROM is packed with 20 ready-to-print designs for a variety of projects including pillows, quilts, bags, journals, totes and picture frames.

Sulky Secrets to Successful Appliqué
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Another great book from the Sulky experts! You’ll learn all about colour theory, as well as tips and techniques for all kinds of appliqué methods. Satin stitch, blanket stitch, herky jerky, dimensional, snippet. . . the list goes on and on. Easy to follow step-by-step instruction, colour photos, and over 30 projects with full-size pattern sheets. You’ll love all the new and exciting ideas and patterns!

Sulky Secrets to Sucessful Embroidery
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Embroidery is the talk of the sewing world and Sulky is here to show sewing enthusiasts how to successfully embroider with computerized designs, built-in stitches, free motion sewing and even by hand! The newest Sulky educational book “Sulky Secrets to Successful Embroidery” by Joyce Drexler is jam packed with over 40 creative projects plus full-size patterns for beginning to advanced embroiderers. Fun projects like the “Fiasco Purse” and “Bad Hair Day” curling iron holder will amuse sewing/embroidery enthusiasts. Quilted wall hangings, knockout fashions and whimsical bobbles receive just the right creative touch with Sulky Decorative Threads and Stabilizers. Stunning projects featuring Joyce Drexler’s newest embroidery cards will please every computerized embroidery buff. This new book, just like our other Sulky Secrets books, is an excellent reference source. It teaches the reader the correct use of Sulky threads and stabilizers for every embroidery project imaginable.

Thread Painting: Simple Techniques to Add Texture and Dimension
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You'll be able to create stunning custom fabric art featuring skillful touches of embroidery when you use the techniques in this beautiful new book - with only a simple sewing machine! You'll learn how to combine stitching along with some of the beautiful decorative threads that are available today along with digital photography to create your own custom fabrics. Included is lots of information on threads, tension, and bobbins along with troubleshooting tips and over 15 projects.

More Photo Fun
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We’re having so much fun printing on fabric that HP has brought out a new book with even more ideas for us! More Photo Fun carries on with step-by-step recipes to create even more interesting effects on fabric. Great for use with any brand of inkjet printer or scanner.

Mastering Machine Appliqué, 2nd Edition
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Applique expert, Harriet Hargrave has taught thousands of quilters how to produce top-quality work, and now she can teach you as well. This newly updated classic will have you creating your own machine appliqué masterpieces in no time! Easy exercises will let you practice your new skills and then create wonderful quilts and gifts you'll be proud to show off. This book covers everything you need to get started, from sewing machine basics to satin stitch and much, much more. Learn how to choose and use the right needles, threads, fusibles and stabilizers and get all the tips to help you prevent problems before they occur!