Organic Appliqué: Creative Hand-Stitching Ideas and Techniques

Take a creative leap of faith with designer Kathy DoughtyExplore the use of symbols, pattern, colors, and techniques to make textile creations that reflect your perspective. With its organic lines, hand appliqué is the perfect medium for artistic expression. Come into the studio with Kathy Doughty as she shares her passion for quilt design, needle-turn appliqué, and fabric selection. Create quilt magic with eight distinctive projects and full-size patterns to inspire your imagination. Build your skill set with easy, step-by-step instructions for Broderie Perse, Boro-style appliqué, paper piecing, and hand quilting. Take control of the creative process, experiment with color, and achieve your creative goals! • Everything you need to appliqué quilts in Kathy’s style or your own! Choose fabric, make bias vines, master needle-turn, and much more• Add to your skills with intermediate and advanced techniques you haven’t seen before, with simple instructions that beginners can easily follow• Practice taking risks in color and design, with an inside look at Kathy’s process Read more