Creative Embellishments
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ISBN: 1579543324 / Publisher: Rodale Books, October 2001
Filled with a wealth of photographs, a gorgeous step-by-step guide shows readers how to add beautiful embellishments to quilts, from stamps and buttons to pin tucks, and features the Quilters' Problem Solver, which reveals how to fix and prevent snags.
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Your Step-by-Step Guide to Creative EmbellishmentsTransform your latest quilting project from merely fine to simply fabulous. Whether you're a novice or a veteran embellisher, the bounty of exciting options presented in this book is sure to change the way you quilt forever! Over 300 photographs and 36 illustrations show you how to add plenty of sparks and sparkle to your quilts-- quickly and easily.Inside this book you'll discover:* Secrets for using everyday objects as innovative trims* Fun and foolproof ways to customize fabrics with rubber stamps and machine embroidery* Heavenly methods for creating lacy appliqués* Timesaving and clever techniques for embellishing and quilting in a single step* Artful applications of buttons, beads, and charms* A gallery of expertly embellished Basket blocks* Funky fringe and other cutting-edge finishesLots of fresh, new ideas!
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