Invisible Machine Appliqué The beauty of traditional appliqué - but stitched on your sewing machine! This book contains everything you need to know to create spectacular appliqué designs in a jiffy. They'll look so much like hand made appliqué, you won't believe your eyes. Dawn Cameron-Dick is a very traditional quilter, but she uses highly contemporary products to create a 'hand-done' look everyone can achieve. This isn't satin stitch, and there's no bonding web in sight! Real success comes from getting the details right - and Dawn, in her usual chatty style, walks you through every stage: Getting started A guide to the basic supplies you need for successful Invisible Machine Appliqué - no expensive tools or complicated gadgets Preparing your machine and fabrics for Invisible Machine Appliqué Simple instructions and tips, illustrated with clear diagrams and photographs Choosing your threads and needles Facts which no one ever bothered to tell you How to buy a sewing machine successfully The right machine for you, first time Additional uses for the 'invisible stitch' Easy bias stems, mitered borders, quick stained glass appliqué, appliquéd curves - endless possibilities! Designing your own appliqué Tips on adapting and simplifying designs to suit the technique Troubleshooting Picking up the threads when mistakes happen PLUS Patterns for eight of Dawn's most popular quilts, all with detailed step-by-step instructions and full-sized patterns. A fun book with guaranteed great results! Click here to order from Quilt Direct