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9781250004253 English 125000425X Learn how to use your home sewing machine to create and finish your quilting projectsno special equipment needed!Most would-be quilters finish a patchwork quilt top, then send it out to a professional to do the actual quilting. Now you can learn all the skills needed to complete the entire process yourself using your home sewing machine! There's no need to own a long-arm quilting machine or any fancy equipment, all the techniques included are done on a standard home sewing machine, allowing you to achieve the same polished effects as a professional quilter.With a guide to help you explore your current sewing machine to determine what size projects will be most manageable on it, or help you figure out which machine will best suit your needs, this is an invaluable resource for all quilters. The main focus is on all the step-by-step techniques needed to make up your quiltfrom preparing the top for quilting, to adding borders, to how to use free-machine embroidery techniques, and everything in between. Also included is an in-depth review of the best tools and equipment, as well as a thorough overview of the best batting and threads to use. The projects sections allows you to test out your new skills and is accompanied by not just the quilting patterns from the book, but also patterns recommended for beginners, specific block patterns, special motifs, and more!, Most would-be quilters finish a patchwork quilt top, then send it out to a professional to do the actual quilting. Now you can learn all the skills needed to complete the entire process yourself using your home sewing machine! There's no need to own a long-arm quilting machine or any fancy equipment, all the techniques included are done on a standard home sewing machine, allowing you to achieve the same polished effects as a professional quilter. With a guide to help you explore your current sewing machine to determine what size projects will be most manageable on it, or help you figure out which machine will best suit your needs, this is an invaluable resource for all quilters. The main focus is on all the step-by-step techniques needed to make up your quilt - from preparing the top for quilting, to adding borders, to how to use free-machine embroidery techniques, and everything in between. Also included is an in-depth review of the best tools and equipment, as well as a thorough overview of the best batting and threads to use. The projects sections allows you to test out your new skills and is accompanied by not just the quilting patterns from the book, but also patterns recommended for beginners, specific block patterns, special motifs, and more!, Starting with the basics you will learn:, Starting with the basics you will learn: How to set up your machine All about attachments and accessories How to choose a quilting design How to prepare your top for quilting Fabric preparation and marking Starting your stitching and getting from place to place Stippling, echo quilting, and free-motion quilting And much, much more! Also included is an array of basic templates for quilting patterns to help you get started and some projects to test out your new skills. An invaluable resource for all quilters-allowing you to achieve the same polished effects at home as a professional quilter! Book jacket., This book will show you how you can get the most out of your sewing machine while quilting, from working easily with different weights of batting and fabric, to great time-saving tricks, and how to add a cornucopia of decorative stitching effects.For those new to the wonderful world of quilting, you will find all the help and advice you need to get started. Whether you have just completed your first piece of patchwork and find quilting a daunting prospect, or have been quilting your own work for years, this book is packed with all the information you need to get the most out of machine quilting, inspiring new design ideas and finishes along the way. - The must-have book for machine quilters, from beginning to intermediate level. - Get the same polished effects as the professionals with this collection of techniques, tips, and templates. - Includes projects on which to practice your new-found skills.
9781250004253 English 125000425X Learn how to use your home sewing machine to create and finish your quilting projectsno special equipment needed!Most would-be quilters finish a patchwork quilt top, then send it out to a professional to do the actual quilting. Now you can learn all the skills needed to complete the entire process yourself using your home sewing machine! There's no need to own a long-arm quilting machine or any fancy equipment, all the techniques included are done on a standard home sewing machine, allowing you to achieve the same polished effects as a professional quilter.With a guide to help you explore your current sewing machine to determine what size projects will be most manageable on it, or help you figure out which machine will best suit your needs, this is an invaluable resource for all quilters. The main focus is on all the step-by-step techniques needed to make up your quiltfrom preparing the top for quilting, to adding borders, to how to use free-machine embroidery techniques, and everything in between. Also included is an in-depth review of the best tools and equipment, as well as a thorough overview of the best batting and threads to use. The projects sections allows you to test out your new skills and is accompanied by not just the quilting patterns from the book, but also patterns recommended for beginners, specific block patterns, special motifs, and more!, Most would-be quilters finish a patchwork quilt top, then send it out to a professional to do the actual quilting. Now you can learn all the skills needed to complete the entire process yourself using your home sewing machine! There's no need to own a long-arm quilting machine or any fancy equipment, all the techniques included are done on a standard home sewing machine, allowing you to achieve the same polished effects as a professional quilter. With a guide to help you explore your current sewing machine to determine what size projects will be most manageable on it, or help you figure out which machine will best suit your needs, this is an invaluable resource for all quilters. The main focus is on all the step-by-step techniques needed to make up your quilt - from preparing the top for quilting, to adding borders, to how to use free-machine embroidery techniques, and everything in between. Also included is an in-depth review of the best tools and equipment, as well as a thorough overview of the best batting and threads to use. The projects sections allows you to test out your new skills and is accompanied by not just the quilting patterns from the book, but also patterns recommended for beginners, specific block patterns, special motifs, and more!, Starting with the basics you will learn:, Starting with the basics you will learn: How to set up your machine All about attachments and accessories How to choose a quilting design How to prepare your top for quilting Fabric preparation and marking Starting your stitching and getting from place to place Stippling, echo quilting, and free-motion quilting And much, much more! Also included is an array of basic templates for quilting patterns to help you get started and some projects to test out your new skills. An invaluable resource for all quilters-allowing you to achieve the same polished effects at home as a professional quilter! Book jacket., This book will show you how you can get the most out of your sewing machine while quilting, from working easily with different weights of batting and fabric, to great time-saving tricks, and how to add a cornucopia of decorative stitching effects.For those new to the wonderful world of quilting, you will find all the help and advice you need to get started. Whether you have just completed your first piece of patchwork and find quilting a daunting prospect, or have been quilting your own work for years, this book is packed with all the information you need to get the most out of machine quilting, inspiring new design ideas and finishes along the way. - The must-have book for machine quilters, from beginning to intermediate level. - Get the same polished effects as the professionals with this collection of techniques, tips, and templates. - Includes projects on which to practice your new-found skills.