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    Old 05-18-2010, 05:21 PM
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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:
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    Old 05-18-2010, 06:11 PM
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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
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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.
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    I've seen that book that RedGarnet is recommending. Looks like a great resource book to own.
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    Old 05-18-2010, 08:06 PM
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    Thank you for your recomendations!!
    I just ordered both books!!
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    Old 05-18-2010, 09:06 PM
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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
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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.
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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!
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    Originally Posted by Prism99
    For machine applique, I don't think you can beat Harriet Hargrave's book:
    http://www.amazon.com/Mastering-Mach.../dp/157120136X
    I agree, this is one of my most treasured books.
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    Originally Posted by RedGarnet222
    "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
    I have this book, and it really is a good one :!:
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