Applique books--any GOOD ones to start with???

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05-18-2010, 05:21 PM

drivingsusan

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There are so very many things I can not do and applique is what I want to work on now!!
Do you have any suggestions for beginning applique books?
TIA :lol:

05-18-2010, 06:11 PM

RedGarnet222

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"Applique, The basics and Beyond", is a great reference book with lots of pictures.

Here is a link to it at amazon. I ordered it from my local quilt store. But, the price here is much better.

http://www.amazon.com/Applique-Basic.../dp/1890621064

05-18-2010, 06:21 PM

Shiloh

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Originally Posted by drivingsusan

There are so very many things I can not do and applique is what I want to work on now!!
Do you have any suggestions for beginning applique books?
TIA :lol:

Of the 5 books I hace, "The New Applique Sampler" -- Learn to applique the Piece O' Cake Way by Becky Goldsmith & Linda Jenkins is my favorite. Illustrations on almost every page (for righ & left-handed individuals). Good luck.

05-18-2010, 06:55 PM

sewingladydi

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I've seen that book that RedGarnet is recommending. Looks like a great resource book to own.

05-18-2010, 08:06 PM

drivingsusan

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Thank you for your recomendations!!
I just ordered both books!!

05-18-2010, 09:06 PM

Prism99

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For machine applique, I don't think you can beat Harriet Hargrave's book:
http://www.amazon.com/Mastering-Mach.../dp/157120136X

05-19-2010, 05:51 AM

shaverg

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This applique class is being offered online for free right now.

http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/lesso...r/alexanderson

You just have to subscribe to the site also free. They don't offer many free online classes and Alex is one of the best. Check it out.

05-19-2010, 05:53 AM

sueisallaboutquilts

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I love Pat Andreata's books and patterns but not sure if they are still in print. She made me fall in love with applique. OH- I'm talking about hand-applique. For machine I would vote Harriet Hargrave, hands down!