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Threadplay with Libby Lehman:
Mastering Machine Embroidery Techniques

Author: Libby Lehman
Pages: 95
Page size: 8 1/2" x 11"
Publisher: Martingale & Company
Item Code: 4B560
weight: 1.10 lb
20% off: $19.96
MSRP: $24.95

Back Cover Information

Learn how to create beautiful thread-embellished quilts on your sewing machine. Internationally renowned quilt artist Libby Lehman shows you how to:

• Create fascinating ribbon illusions
• Do thread painting, bobbin drawing, and couching
• Use applique in exciting new ways
• And much more!

You'll also find a detailed guide to all the materials and equipment you need to begin your own threadplay, plus finishing tips and photos (including close-ups) of Libby's spectacular quilts.

Libby Lehman is an internationally renowned art quiltmaker whose work is in many private, corporate, and museum collections. She has taught extensively in the United States as well as in Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Germany, and Switzerland. Libby's “Joy Ride” quilt was chosen as one of “The 20th Century’s 100 Best American Quilts” in a list sponsored by International Quilt Festival, Quilter’s Newsletter Magazine, Quiltmaker, and McCall’s Quilting.

Table of Contents:

Preface	4
Introduction	5
The Basics	6
Threads	7
Mercerized Cotton	7
Decorative Cotton	7
Quilting	7
Rayon	7
Acrylic	8
Silk	8
Metallic	8
Bobbin/Lingerie	8
Monofilament	8
Tinsel	9
Topstitching	9
Polyester	9
Decorative	9
Trims and Ribbons	9
Fabrics	10
Commercial Cottons	10
Hand-Dyed Cottons	10
Cotton-Polyester Blends	10
Sheers	10
Organization and Storage	11
Fabric	11
Thread	11
Notions	11
Sewing Machines	12
Machines	12
Accessory Feet	12
Machine Needles	14
Sizes	14
Points	15
Special-Purpose Needles	15
Multiple Needles	15
Needles for Nontraditional Fabrics	16
Machine Preparation	17
Cleaning and Oiling the Machine	17
Machine Setup	19
Tools	20
Scissors	20
Sewing Problem Solver	20
Basting Accessories	20
Thread Holders	21
Stabilizers	22
Embroidery Hoops	22
Removable Stabilizers	23
Iron-On Stabilizers	24
Water-Soluble Stabilizers	24
Iron-Away Stabilizers	25
Adhesive Stabilizers	25
Quilt Top Construction	26
Chain Piecing Squares	26
Crazy Piecing	28
Threadplay Techniques	30
Ribbon Illusions	31
Drawing the Ribbon	31
Transferring the Design	33
Stitching the Ribbon	34
Highlighting	35
Sheer Stitching	38
Transferring the Design	38
Stitching the Design	39
Applique	42
Direct Applique	43
Fusible Applique	44
Potluck Applique	48
Embroidery	56
Satin Stitching	56
Thread Painting	64
Bobbin Drawing	66
Couching	71
Finishing	73
Backing	74
Batting	75
Cotton	75
Polyester	75
Wool	75
Silk	75
Basting	76
Basting Guns	76
Safety-pin basting	77
Thread Basting	77
Fabric-Adhesive Sprays	78
Machine Quilting	79
Straight-line Quilting	80
Free-Motion	81
Tying	84
Utilitarian Tying	84
Decorative, Programed Tying	85
Free-Motion Tying	86
Binding	87
Front-Edge Binding	88
Back-Edge Tying	91
Signing Your Quilt	92
Labeling Your Quilt	93
Making a Sleeve	93
Utilitarian Sleeve	93
Exhibition Sleeve	94
Blocking a Quilt	95
About the Author	96
Resource List	96

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