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Elegant Machine Quilting by Joanie Zeier Poole gives you full sized pull-out patterns of the book's designs and small beautiful projects that offer a chance to learn the skill of heirloom machine quilting and adding beads for elegance. She gives you the scoop on using the latest products like free motion slider, sewing machine needles, workspace setup, marking tips and step-by-step (with pictures) approach to the stitching process.

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Elegant Machine Quilting
Innovative heirloom quilting using any sewing machine

Author: Joanie Zeier Poole
Pages: 144
Page size: 8 1/2" x 11"
Publisher: KP Books
Cover: Soft
Item Code: 4N0455
Weight: 1.5 lbs.
30% off: $17.49
MSRP: $~~24.99~~

instruction page example project

Instruction Page and Project Example

Back Cover Information

Whether you're taking the machine-quliting plunge for the first time or you're an accomplished quilter looking for a something new to do, Joanie Zeier Poole shows you how to produce elegant machine-quilted pieces using your regular sewing machine.

Joanie walks you through the basics of heirloom machine quilting, helps you choose fabrics and customize designs and teaches you distinctive techniques for embellishments that allows you to put your personal touch on every project.

Features Include:

Color photos, illustrations and easy-to-follow instructions that guide you step by step through 20+ elegant home decor projects
Full-size pattern pullout featuring quilting designs
Tip to alter design sizes, transfer patterns, select fabrics and finish projects
A sequential quilting plan for each design

Trapunto Example

Introduction	5	Autumn Leaves Variations	67
Words of Motivation	5	Heart's Desire	70
How to use this book	7	Heart's Desire Pillow	72
Getting Started	8	Heart's Desire Dresser Runner	76
Frequently Asked Questions About Machine Quilting	9	Heart's Desire Frame with Quilted Heart	80
Neccessities, Supplies and Tools of the Trade	10	Heart's Desire Quilting Book Cover	86
Fabric Choices and Conditioning	15	Heart's Desire Bed Tote	90
Keeping Records	16	Heart's Desire Variations	93
Sewing Space Setup	17	Classic Tiles	94
Basic Techniques	18	Classic Tiles Table Mat	96
Elements of Heirloom Machine Quilting	20	Classic Tiles Pillows One and Two	100
altering Basics	23	Classic Tiles Pillow Three	105
Marking Basics	23	Classic Tiles Framed Corner Book	110
Basting	24	Classic Tiles Coasters	114
Traveling Guide	25	Classic Tiles Long Table Runner	118
Starting and Stopping your Stitching	25	Classic Tiles Wall Quilt	122
Following Quilting Sequences	26	Classic Tiles Pincushion and Strawberry Emery Bag	128
Stitching Creds	26	Classic Tiles Variations	133
Removing Unwanted Stitches	27	Finishing Techniques	134
Planning and Practice	27	For the Love of Trim	136
Autumn Leaves	28	Hand-Painted Lace	137
Autumn Leaves Table Runner	30	Handmade Cording	138
Autumn Leaves Heat-Resistant Trivet	34	Pillow Finishing Techniques	139
Autumn Leaves Place Mats	38	Sizing the Finished Quilt Top	141
Autumn Leaves Napkins	42	Rod Pockets	141
Autumn Leaves Napkin Rings	46	Binding	142
Autumn Leaves Bread Basket Liner	50	Resources	144
Autumn Leaves Wall Quilt	54	Recommended Reading	144
Autumn Leaves Coasters A, B, and C	58

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Machine Quilting Accessories

	Kwik Klip, Fastens Safety Pins	Quilters Delight Safety Pin Grips	Quilter's Gloves	Quilting Grips
SideWinder™ Portable Bobbin Winder	SewSlip Slider	Supreme Free-Motion Slider LaPierre Studio LLC	Schmetz Needles every style and size	Machingers