Hand-Appliqued Quilts: Whimsical Designs & Simple Techniques

By Tonye Belinda Phillips

Quilter and teacher Tonye Belinda-Phillips has a passion for folk art appliqu-and it inspired her to develop a simple, no-fuss method for making stunning hand-appliqud quilts. In this beautiful volume, Tonye lays out her fresh, easy approach, revealing all the special techniques she's discovered on her quilting journey: ideas for choosing fabrics, working with color, and creating the appliqu shapes, as well as placing, basting, and stitching it up. Twenty bright and cheerful projects include a basic basket-shaped pattern that's great for beginners; an updated floral pattern with playful spirals; and a garden-themed design with watering cans. They're all photographed using natural light in scenic rustic settings-making this book an object of art in its own right.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1600592546
• ISBN13: 9781600592546
• Release Date: August 2008
• Publisher: Union Square & Co.
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 1.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 10.5" x 0.8" x 8.5"