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Title: Garden Whimsy Applique Author: Depre, Mickey Released: 2006-04-15 Publisher: American Quilter's Society - US ISBN: 9781574329063 Format: Paperback Category: Crafts, Hobbies & Home Last Updated: 2018-06-03 Rating: -1 Pages: 80 Description: Appliqué is blooming with a whirlwind of color in these garden-inspired projects! From dapper birds sporting shades to a lazy ant under a cornstalk canopy, the images are meant to spark a smile and pleasant memories. Fanciful pieced backgrounds are enhanced with bold, imaginative appliqué in quilt patterns for various levels of traditional and art quilters. Through the use of a craft iron-on backing, the author has eliminated traditional steps of turning edges, as well as the need for additional tear-away stabilizers. The images are easy to finish with soft edges and a minimal number of pieces. This same simplicity allows more experienced quilters to further embellish the images. Examples of embellishments with a multitude of techniques are shown throughout the book. Your sense of humor will shine through as this popular pattern designer helps you create a bevy of botanical enchantment. Mickey's masterful fabric and color combinations will inspire you to cultivate creativity, and her detailed instructions and tips will make your fabric garden grow. Editorial Reviews Review Garden Whimsy Applique, by Mickey Depre, contains a dozen bright and charming patterns featuring plants and animals. The images are easy to finish, with soft edges and a small number of pieces. -Old Stuff, October/November, 2006 |