Applique Basics: Flower Wreaths

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Summary: Easy-to-follow instructions for dimensional appliques
Review: Karen Buckley presents easy-to-follow instructions for dimensional appliques and basic embroidery stitches for adding realist accents to quilt blocks in Applique Basics: Flower Wreaths. Needlecrafters will learn to make daisies, peonies, marigolds, bluebells, tulips, dogwoods, pansies, and more. Each of the nine flower wreaths featured is also home to an inquisitive insect as butterflies, moths, ants, ladybugs, and woolly worms, adding a touch of whimsical realism. Border designs are included, as well as tips on choosing and preparing fabric for a quilt projects. Highly recommended for the novice quilter and with much to commend it to even seasoned and experienced quilters, Applique Basics: Flower Wreaths is enhanced with a beautiful gallery of Karen Buckley's students' quilts.

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Summary: An excellent and informative survey by a master quilter.
Review: Karen Kay Buckley's Applique Basics provides an excellent survey by a master quilter who tells how to make all kinds of appliques. The author features her own sampler quilts and variations on their themes, with full-size border designs and illustrations and photos in color throughout.

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Summary: Basically Helplful Information
Review: This book is an excellent book for someone who wants excellent information on the process of hand applique. Not only does Buckley give life to beautiful flowers, but she also adds interesting insects as well. The quilts come to life under her tutelage. Teaching from this book is like having a very able assistant in the classroom with you. Buckley does all the work and the instructor gets all the glory.