This award-winning teaching, techniques and project book contains 144 pages of visual information to instruct a beginner or improve an experienced appliqué's techniques. Chapters include: Equipment and Supplies for selecting the right tools and understanding their use. Preparing Appliqué explains various machine and hand appliqué techniques in detailed step-by-step photo. Stitching demonstrates the many machine stitches and basic hand stitches used for appliqué and gives details of when to use each. Notebooks and Tips are included throughout each chapter. A Notebook gives information that applies to many of the techniques. A Tip is a bit of information that makes the process easier. Embellishing describes many machine and hand stitches used to give texture and definition to the appliqué. Beading embellishing is also included. Projects showcases seven appliqué quilts. Patterns include all patterns to make the projects in the book as well as many options in types or sizes. 2 new projects