The Complete Book of Applique and Patchwork – Lesley Turpin-Delport

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The Complete Book of Applique and Patchwork

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Condition: Book in excellent condition, only dust jacket has tear on topside of spine. Every page and template are present. See images please.

191 Pages, Hardback

29.5×23.5x2cm

A comprehensive guide focused on demonstrating basic and advanced techniques for combining appliqué and patchwork in fabric art.

Key Features of the Book
  • Technique Instruction: The book covers fundamental methods for both appliqué (sewing fabric shapes onto a background) and patchwork (joining fabric pieces to create a pattern), showing how these two crafts can be used together effectively.
  • Projects and Designs: It includes approximately 30 designs that range from simple projects for beginners to more intricate works for experienced sewers.
  • Practical Resources: The text provides full-size templates and patterns to help readers recreate the featured designs.
  • Visual Guidance: It features a gallery of finished pieces alongside technical sections that cover design, stitching, and adding unique creative touches

Originally published in the late 1980s and early 1990s, the book remains a popular resource for its clear instructions and innovative approach to animal shapes and whimsical figures, such as “ladies with hats”

 

 

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