Jacobean Rhapsodies: Composing with 28 Appliqué Designs

Modern fabrics and glorious colors elevate the elegant embroidery that originated during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I and became known as "crewel work." Presenting exquisite appliqué designs of sweeping branches, graceful leaves, swirling vines, and exotic flowers. These designs, adapted from the Jacobean embroidery style, can be used to embellish quilts, clothing, and home decor items. Included are:

- Twenty-eight unique designs - Ten quilt projects - Proportional miniatures of each design, allowing you to compose a mock-up of your own Rhapsody quilt - Guidelines for how to choose appropriate fabrics - Strategies for achieving beautiful color and contrast in appliqué work - Instructions for Pat's appliqué method

© 2010 C&T Publishing (E-bog): 9781571207159

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E-bog: 5. november 2010