From Library Journal
Anyone with a desire to master machine applique can do so by taking the time and effort to work through this beautifully organized manual. Hargrave has authored a number of critically acclaimed quilting books, including Heirloom Machine Quilting and From Fabric to Fiber. Machine applique has become more attractive to the home sewer with the advent of modern sewing machines and new fusibles and stabilizers to make the technique more easily mastered. This second edition updates the earlier volume with methods, materials, and techniques that have come to the fore since the first edition was published ten years ago. After an extensive discussion of equipment and supplies recommended for machine applique and of sewing machine maintenance and troubleshooting, Hargrave covers raw-edge techniques like the satin stitch and the blanket stitch as well as invisible machine appliqu‚ on a turned-edge. Close-up step-by-step photos of critical techniques are included. This practical workshop-in-a-book is eminently suitable for both solitary learners and workshop participants and is highly recommended for all public libraries with fabric crafts collections. Copyright 2002 Cahners Business Information, Inc.


Book Description
The classic how-to manual is now fully updated with the latest new processes and products! Expert quilter Harriet Hargrave has taught thousands to produce top-quality work. Now readers can learn all of her tricks for creating their own machine appliqué masterpieces. Mastering Machine Appliqué provides instant help, easy exercises, and practical guidance for everything from sewing machine basics to satin stitch and more. First, Hargrave demonstrates each technique step by step, teaching top-level skills and demonstrating how to head off potential problems as one proceeds. Next, crafters will see how to choose-and use-the right needles, threads, fusibles, and stabilizers. Finally, helpful photos and clear directions show how to create wonderful quilts and gifts anyone would be proud of!


About the Author
Harriet Hargrave is an author, teacher, quilt shop owner, and innovator of machine quilting. She lives in Arvada, Colorado.

FROM THE PUBLISHER

The classic how-to manual, now fully updated!

Create your own machine applique masterpieces with this newly updated classic. Expert Harriet Hargrave has taught thousands of quilters how to produce top-quality work. Now you can learn all of her tricks and tips, including new processes and products that have emerged since the original publication of Mastering Machine Applique. Harriet helps resolve every conceivable issue with machine applique-and that makes you an up-and-coming expert, too!

Easy exercises let you practice your new skills-then create wonderful quilts and gifts you'll be proud to show off!
Covers everything you need to get started, from sewing machine basics to satin stitch and much, much more
Harriet takes you through each technique step by step, teaching top-level skills and heading off potential problems as you go
Learn how to choose (and use!) the right needles, threads, fusibles, and stabilizers

Harriet Hargrave is a well-known author, teacher, quilt shop owner, and innovator of machine quilting. She is currently involved with developing quality quilt battings and designing accurate reproduction fabrics. Harriet lives in Arvada, Colorado.

SYNOPSIS

Harriet Hargrave helps resolve every conceivable issue with machine applique - and that makes you an up-and-coming expert, too! Now you can learn all of her tricks and tips, including new processes and products that have emerged since the original publication of Mastering Machine Applique.

FROM THE CRITICS

Library Journal