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Big Book of Pretty & Playful Appliqué: 150+ Designs, 4 Quilt Projects Cats & Dogs at Play, Gardens in Bloom, Feathered Friends & More Kindle Edition

by Carol Armstrong (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.7 out of 5 stars 278 ratings

Add a lively touch of nature to your quilting with this massive collection of realistic flora and fauna appliqué designs.

Carol Armstrong's stunning garden quilts and true-to-life critters have changed the way we appliqué. Now her best work is featured together in a single volume—a treasure trove of appliqué delights! Sew one hundred and sixty patterns from blooming flowers and birds in flight to household pets as loveable as your own dog or cat. Learn how to trace designs using a lightbox, and practice with four projects to showcase any combination of designs.
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  1. Print length
    542 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    C&T Publishing
  4. Publication date
    August 1, 2018
  5. File size
    69.7 MB
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About the Author

Carol Armstrong taught herself to quilt in 1980, developing a unique and highly artistic style. She uses her favorite technique, "Lightbox Applique," on flora, birds, woodland creatures, and other designs. She lives in Michigan's Upper Peninsula with her cabinetmaker husband.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07H9HY4XG
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ C&T Publishing (August 1, 2018)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ August 1, 2018
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 69.7 MB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 542 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 out of 5 stars 278 ratings

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Customers find the book has a variety of patterns and designs for applique. They appreciate the beautiful images like flowers and birds. The book provides many projects, ideas, and helpful tips for beginners. It's easy for them to follow the directions and learn different stitches. Readers also appreciate the clear photos of completed projects and applique images.

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17 customers mention "Variety of applique patterns"17 positive0 negative

Customers find the book has a variety of applique patterns. They appreciate the beautiful designs, especially the flowers and birds. The patterns are easy to follow and create unique works of art.

"Love this book! The designs are beautiful. The instructions are clear and precise. Very well written with beautiful photos of completed projects...." Read more

"This book is a great resource of applique patterns. Animals, plants, insects...it has them all. This is a great resource for appliquers." Read more

"...Other than that, I like the book very much. Lots of nice patterns." Read more

"This is a great compilation of several themes of applique quilt patterns. To me, it's a "must have" book." Read more

12 customers mention "Book content"12 positive0 negative

Customers find the book has many projects and ideas for applique quilting. They find it helpful for learning how to applique patterns and different stitches. The book is a great resource for applique quilters and hand applique, with a variety of patterns and helpful tips. It's an excellent book to have as a staple in your sewing library, with wonderful possibilities awaiting you.

"...Animals, plants, insects...it has them all. This is a great resource for appliquers." Read more

"I love to applique. This book has so many projects, I don't know where to start. Very thorough instructions. Just what I've been looking for." Read more

"...She is super excited about this book, due to the variety of options it provides. Great purchase." Read more

"...you can find what is most comfortable to you.. Different applications require different techniques...." Read more

8 customers mention "Ease of use"8 positive0 negative

Customers find the book easy to follow and helpful for beginners.

"Love this book! The designs are beautiful. The instructions are clear and precise. Very well written with beautiful photos of completed projects...." Read more

"...This book has so many projects, I don't know where to start. Very thorough instructions. Just what I've been looking for." Read more

"Lot's of timeless ideas. Easy to follow instructions...." Read more

"This is a wonderful book! There are very detailed and easy to follow directions for appliquing plants, birds, and animals!..." Read more

5 customers mention "Image quality"5 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the book's images. They find the photos of completed projects and applique patterns to be beautiful.

"...Very well written with beautiful photos of completed projects. If you’re a newbie at appliqué or an expert you’ll love this book. Highly recommend." Read more

"...Excellent applique images!" Read more

"Beautiful applique patterns...." Read more

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Very helpful for beginners
Love this book very helpful for learning how to applique patterns and learninghow to do different stitches an many other helpful tips. making many things with this book highly recommended for beginners. Lots of ideas for planning other things to make with this book.
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  • Doris Keller
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great designs!
    Reviewed in the United States on September 25, 2022
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    Love this book! The designs are beautiful. The instructions are clear and precise. Very well written with beautiful photos of completed projects. If you’re a newbie at appliqué or an expert you’ll love this book. Highly recommend.
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  • Jolene Mershon
    5.0 out of 5 stars Wide variety of applique patterns from dogs to birds to insects.
    Reviewed in the United States on October 11, 2021
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    This book is a great resource of applique patterns. Animals, plants, insects...it has them all. This is a great resource for appliquers.
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful applique patterns.
    Reviewed in the United States on April 3, 2019
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    I love to applique. This book has so many projects, I don't know where to start. Very thorough instructions. Just what I've been looking for.
    14 people found this helpful
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  • Dianne Whitmie
    4.0 out of 5 stars Lots of projects!
    Reviewed in the United States on November 5, 2024
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    I wish there were actuap photographs of her putti g together and sewing the appliques. Other than that, I like the book very much. Lots of nice patterns.
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  • Nope
    5.0 out of 5 stars Nice variety
    Reviewed in the United States on May 8, 2020
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    Purchased this book for my mom after she lost several pattern books in a flood last year. She is super excited about this book, due to the variety of options it provides. Great purchase.
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  • Joe D.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great investment for a serious beginner Applique Artist
    Reviewed in the United States on June 4, 2021
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    Lot's of timeless ideas. Easy to follow instructions. Unbias in what to use for supplies so you can find what is most comfortable to you.. Different applications require different techniques. Excellent book to have as staple in your sewing library.
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  • Jan Miller
    5.0 out of 5 stars This is a "must have" book for applique quilters!
    Reviewed in the United States on April 19, 2021
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    This is a great compilation of several themes of applique quilt patterns. To me, it's a "must have" book.
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  • Beverly Morten
    5.0 out of 5 stars OMG
    Reviewed in the United States on November 24, 2018
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    Such beautiful pictures for me to applique. These pictures will make nice Mug Rugs for my friends for Christmas. The Flowers and Birds are out standing. These are the best appliques that I have been able to collect. Thank you so much for that great book.
    39 people found this helpful
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Thank you
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 6, 2021
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    it was a very lovely book, better than I thought it was going to be. Thank you
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  • laura versari
    5.0 out of 5 stars Tantissimi disegni per fare bellissimi lavori
    Reviewed in Italy on November 13, 2022
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    Il libro l’ho trovato bellissimo
    Un sacco di progetti, fiori animali.
    Ottimo acquisto
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  • LYSAND
    5.0 out of 5 stars Super livre
    Reviewed in France on December 31, 2023
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    Ce livre est génial et il a l'air de regrouper à lui seul les thèmes des livres publiés séparément du même auteur.Je suis ravie de mon achat !
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  • Craig D. Hamilton
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great selection of beautiful patterns, good appliqueing tips.
    Reviewed in Canada on March 26, 2023
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    Giving me all the patterns I need for my current project.
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  • Gisele Duval
    5.0 out of 5 stars Project
    Reviewed in Canada on July 26, 2022
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    Une vrai bible pour couture, très bien fait
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