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Contemporary Machine Embroidered Quilts: Innovative Techniques and Designs
Contemporary Machine Embroidered Quilts Innovative Techniques and Designs Author:EILEEN ROCHE Now quilters can successfully combine the two great arts of embroidery and quilting, with amazing results! Author Eileen Roche, a leading expert on machine embroidery, offers an array of gorgeous embroidered quilting projects in an easy to follow format in Machine Embroidered Quilts. First, readers are led through the basics of the craft, with i... more »nstruction on selecting designs, threads, fabrics, needles and stabilizers, as well as tips on hooping and stitching techniques. Then, Roche expertly teaches quilters how to transform this knowledge into captivating designs using embroidery, decorative stitches, appliqu?, fabric manipulation and finishing techniques. With the book?s step-by-step instructions and color photos and illustrations, readers will successfully create twelve stunning quilt projects with embroidery. Patterns for the quilts and embroidery designs are stored on an included CD-ROM, with more reduced on pages within the book.« less