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The Appliqué Sampler
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Learn to appliqué the Piece O' Cake way as you make your own Appliqué Sampler!
What's inside?
Each block and border in the appliqué sampler quilt contains a lesson in appliqué techniques. Your appliqué skills will grow and improve as you stitch. Here are just a few of the techniques you'll find inside:
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| Knotting Off | 33 | |
| Introduction |
1 | Cutaway Appliqué | 34 |
| Acknowledgments, Credits, Resources | 2 | Inner Points | 35 |
| Supplies |
3 | Lesson 5: Block #2 | 36-37 |
| Fabric Requirements |
6-7 | Cutaway & Inner Curves | 36 |
| Lesson 1: Let’s Color |
8-12 | Cutaway & Outer Curves | 37 |
| Fabric Basics | 8 | Lesson 6: Block #3 | 38-40 |
| Contrast & Value |
8 | Cutaway (continued) & Inner Points | 38 |
| Designs on Fabric |
10 | Circles |
39 |
| Scale & Texture | 10 | Off-the-Block Construction | 40 |
| “Stacking”Your Appliqué Fabric | 10 | Lesson 7: Block #4 | 41-42 |
| Backgrounds are Important |
11 | Two-part Leaves | 41 |
| “Audition” the Fabric | 11 | Cutaway & Outer Points | 42 |
| Lesson 2: Preparing To Stitch | 13-21 | Lesson 8:Top Border | 43 |
| Cutting Your Backgrounds | 13 | Two-part Leaves with a Straight Center Vein |
44 |
| Templates for Needleturn Hand Appliqué |
13 | Lesson 9: Left Side Border |
45-47 |
| Using Templates in Needleturn Hand Appliqué |
14 | Ending a Stem | 44 |
| Seam Allowance |
14 | Lesson 10: Right Side Border |
45-47 |
| Placement Overlay | 15 | Reverse Appliqué Stem | 45 |
| Using the Placement Overlay |
16 | Reverse Appliqué Leaves | 46 |
| Stitching Order |
17 | Reverse Appliqué Swirl | 47 |
| Finger Press the Seam Allowance | 17 | Lesson 11: Bottom Border | 48 |
| Pinning Your Appliqué in Place | 18 | Bias Stem | 48 |
| Pinning Outer Points |
19 | Lesson 12: Set the Quilt Together |
49-50 |
| Which end of the thread do you knot? | 20 | Trim Your Blocks | 49 |
| Special note to left-handers | 20 | Trimming Tips | 49 |
| Knot the end of your thread | 21 | Piece the Corner Blocks | 50 |
| Lesson 3: The Invisible Stitch | 22-27 | Set the Quilt Together | 50 |
| Where do I start sewing? |
22 | Optional Inner Border Piping | 50 |
| What thread should I use? | 22 | Lesson 13: Finish the Quilt |
51-62 |
| How do I hold the needle? | 23 | Layer & Baste | 51 |
| How long should my stitch be? | 23 | Quilt by Hand or Machine? | 51 |
| How many stitches can I take at a time? | 23 | Quilting Design | 52
& 57 |
| How much seam allowance can I turn at a time? |
23 | Continuous Bias for Binding, Stems, and More |
58 |
| Stop — Read this first! | 24 | Attaching Binding to Your Quilt | 59 |
| Stitching Horizontally, Right-handed | 24 | A Corded Edge | 60 |
| Stitching Vertically, Right-handed | 25 | Sleeve | 61 |
| Stitching Horizontally, Left-handed | 26 | Documentation Patch | 62 |
| Stitching Vertically, Left-handed |
27 | Color Gallery | 53-56 |
| Lesson 4: Block #1 |
28-35 | About Fusible Appliqué |
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| Trimming Outer Points | 29 | Fusible Web or Spray Glue | 63 |
| Begin Sewing the Outer Point | 30 | Templates for Fusible Appliqué |
63 |
| How do I make a tack stitch? | 30 | Using Templates in Fusible Appliqué |
64 |
| Turning an Outer Point with a Horizontal Stitch |
31 | Finish the Outer Edge | 64 |
| Turning an Outer Point with a Vertical Stitch | 32 |
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Back Cover InformationEnjoy a fresh spring breeze all through the year with Piece 0' Cake Designs. Becky Goldsmith and Linda Jenkins present their most popular flower and garden quilt designs in a collection full of delightful quilts, fun appliqué, and inspiration galore!
Table of Contents |
| Basic Supplies | 4 | Love Apple Star | 30 |
| For Your Information | 5 | The Anniversary Quilt | 35 |
| Projects | General Appliqué Instructions | 46 | |
| Briar Rose | 6 | Special Techniques | 52 |
| Flowering Vines | 12 | About the Authors | 63 |
| Thistles | 17 | Index | 64 |
| Caribbean Dreams | 24 | Resources | 64 |
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