June 11
Beautiful Botanicals by Deborah Kemball Take a fresh look at floral applique with 14 sophisticated applique projects, including pillows, table runners and small tapestry style quilts and wall hangings. The book provides full-size templates for 45 applique flowers, 2 butterflies and 5 borders. The designs have a real Jacobean essence and are hand worked. There are helpful instructions on how to use today's modern fabrics and still create an antique look. This is a lovely book and perfect for those who prefer hand sewing.
* Fabrications *
July 11
Deborah's book "Beautiful Botanicals 45 Applique Flowers and 14 Quilt Projects" is a must have for any appliquer's library. Deb covers the basics such as positioning the applique, mak- ing small ovals and circles, freezer paper templates and embellishing. She also provides tips on appliqueing stems and leaves. The 14 projects include pillows, table runners and small tapestry-style quilts and wall hangings. The templates and the patterns in the book are printed full size. The instructions are very easy to understand and the illustrations feature detailed photographs and drawings. You will be inspired by the photos of Deb's beautiful quilts and you will gain the confidence you need from her well thought out and detailed instructions. All the projects are interchangeable and you are encouraged to create your own design by mixing and matching the patterns and experimenting with different fabrics such as silks, bright cottons and chintzes.
* Applique Society, The *
Nov 11
One for quilters who relish the opportunity to work with traditional hand-applique methods to make glorious, sophisticated pieces. Deborah very generously provides full-size patterns for 45 different flowers, two butterflies, five borders and 15 projects, and all the encouragement and support you need to replicate her work or experiment to create your own unique designs. All of the projects are small - cushions, table runners and wall hangings - but she includes a gallery of larger quilts that are truly inspirational. If you're ready to stretch your wings, dip into this gorgeous book and get ready to fly.
* Australian Homespun *
Jan 12
Are you looking for a way to add more beautiful flowers into your life this time of year? I know for many of us the only place we see fresh flowers this time of year is at the florist. Deborah Kemball offers a wonderful way to bring more beauty into your life. Her book offers 14 sophisticated floral applique projects, varying in size from pillows to quilts. She includes templates for 45 different applique flowers, two butterflies and five borders. The book is also filed with wonderful tips to make your work a success, e.g., fussy-cutting fabrics for some of the flowers. You'll enjoy mixing the various flowers to create your own individual project.
* Professional Quilter *
May 12
Are you looking for a way to add more beautiful flowers into your life this time of year? I know for many of us the only place we see fresh flowers this time of year is at the florist. Deborah Kemball offers a wonderful way to bring more beauty into your life. Her book offers 14 sophisticated floral applique projects, varying in size from pillows to quilts. She includes templates for 45 different applique flowers, two butterflies and five borders. The book is also filled with wonderful tips to make your work a success, eg: fussy cutting fabrics for some of the flowers. You'll enjoy mixing the various flowers to create your own individual project.
* Professional Quilter *