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Simply Successful Appliqué
Filed Under Books, Prepared edge, Prizes
I love my job. One of the best things about it is that I get to see so many of the new appliqué books as they cross my desk on their way to you, gentle readers.
This month, courtesy of C&T Publishing, we have the beautiful Simply Successful Appliqué by Jeanne Sullivan.
When I first saw the cover, I thought there was a lot of dimensional appliqué in that basket. Upon looking closer, I see that it’s really the beautiful shading in the fabric that lends that effect of depth! Very cool.
This book is for appliquérs who prefer a prepared-edge method… that is, the edges are turned prior to the stitching process. Or, for appliquérs who would like to learn more about it!
The book starts with a long list of supplies you’ll need, then goes on to five different approaches to color planning, selecting and auditioning fabrics, and preparing the background fabric. Then comes a comprehensive section on creating the pattern components needed, from making a master pattern to preparing working patterns to making an acetate or vinyl overlay for placement to making and labeling freezer-paper templates.
Then on to Jeanne’s appliqué basics! Accurate cutting of templates is covered, as well as “window shopping” for areas of fabric for your motifs (hence that shaded effect). In the next section, “Making Preturned Appliqués,” Jeanne says, “Hands down, it’s the easiest, quickest, and all-around best way to prepare turned-edge appliqué!”
Jeanne’s method involves ironing the edges of appliqué shapes over freezer-paper templates. On areas that need to be gathered, she uses liquid sizing and heat-sets the creases with an iron.
Now you may have seen this method given before, but I doubt you’ve seen it in the photographed detail given here: exactly how to manage each and every area of an appliqué shape, as well as how to handle unusual shapes and scenarios. Using an overlay to position the pieces is covered next, along with basting the pieces in place.
Part of the Gallery section.
After viewing a gorgeous gallery of quilts made by Jeanne and her students, you’re ready to absorb the sections on hand stitching and machine stitching. Again, there’s way more actual detail of each process than the average bear!
Near the back there’s a section on specialty forms of appliqué, including (yes) dimensional flowers, skinny stems, stuffed berries, reverse appliqué, lined appliqué, needle trapunto, broderie perse, lettering, and basic embroidery stitches.
To cap it all off, there’s an included CD that has nine projects with full-size templates on it!
Just a few of the projects on the CD.
All in all, 128 pages of glorious detail on all aspects of prepared-edge appliqué! Would you like to win a copy of Simply Successful Appliqué? To enter the drawing, leave a comment here on this post before 7:00 p.m. on Friday, July 5.
Contest open to U.S. and Canada mailing addresses only. Do not reply to your email feed; click over to the blog on the internet and leave your comment at the bottom of the post.
Good luck all!
Until Friday,
Kay
By Kay Mackenzie
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90 Responses to “Simply Successful Appliqué”
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I love to do applique and am always looking for an easy way to do it .This book looks perfect. Thanks for the chance to win it.
This book looks awesome. Please, pick me!!
What a beautiful book. I would love to win it. Thank you for doing a drawing.
This looks like an awesome book. Thanks for the opportunity to win a copy!
What a great resource book with the wonderful bonus of a CD. I would love to win it.
What a wonderful applique book.
Lovely projects and inspiring photos. Would love to win this book!
I LOVE the photographs in the book. I learn so much more easily from actual photographs than from text or even sketches. This looks like a terrific resource for someone new to applique (like me!).
I love applique and this book sounds like it would a great learning tool.
I am use to applique that is ironed down, and just trying your way of aplique and want to do more. this book would help me a lot!
what a new world this opened up to me-thank you for this chance!
Wow those flower are just popping off the pages! thanks for the chance to win a copy of Jeanne’s book.
Wow, who would have thought it was just in the fabrics…the whole book looks like it will be beautiful. Would love to try this technique.
Would love to win this book. I use this method but sure she has some new tips for me.
Thanks for the chance!
What a great book–would love to have it!
I thought it was fabric paint making them all look so real! What a beautiful book. All I know how to do is blanket stitch around my applique, so it’d be really neat to learn a GOOD, easy hand-done method. Thanks for sharing!!
What a treat – this book is so sweet!!
Thanks for the chance.
What a fantastic book. Thank you for the opportunity to win such a treasure.
Thank you for the review; the book looks fantastic! The older I get, the more I want to slow down in my quilting, and applique attracts me more and more.
This book looks amazing – I would love to own it:)
What a beautiful book! I would love to win this book and thanks for the opportunity to win.
I have had to cut back my quilt budget. Winning this would be wonderful
What a fantastic resource! Thank you for the opportunity to win a copy of this book.
This book looks like a great resource. Thanks for the review.
I love applique too. How great that a cd is included with the book – makes it easier to copy the templates.
I love applique and her patterns look amazing! I would love to try this book out.
Oh, wow, yes, I’d love to win the book…
Hope I do…. G
I am just starting to get into applique after “drooling” over some of the pictures on the net so this looks like a fabulous book that covers it all and then some.
This book looks like it will be awesome and it also has a bonus CD! Thanks for the chance to win it.
I have tried a few different applique methods and am always looking to try new methods. Book looks beautiful!
Thanks, Kay! And thanks to C&T, too. I’d love to win.
Dot
From your description and the photos, it looks like one could learn a lot from her book. Thanks for the opportunity to win!
I love applique and by the looks of this book I could learn a lot about it. Thank you.
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This looks like such an awesome book to have. I’d seen the book in the past and it’s on my Amazon wish list already. I would love to win a copy. Thank you for the chance.
I love backbasting, but it is always fun to try a new method. Thanks for the chance to win this lovely book.
wow! would love to win and have a new book to read and learn something new from. I Looove applique
I LUV applique. Thanks for the opportunity to win this book.
This looks like an awesome book for applique, my favorite type of quilting.
What a stunning book, and my favorite technique is applique. Thanks for the chance (and please pick me).
What a wonderful Applique Book. I just love to applique and always looking for new books on applique. Thanks for doing this and thanks to C&T.
I am addicted to applique, currently doing Baltimore Garden. I currently do needleturn but this method has my curiosity. Would love to learn more and this book would fit the bill.
I have taught applique and hand quilting for many years. I would love to win this book and see yet another idea on a specific technique. Fingers crossed.
I absolutely love machine applique. I currently have a project ready to go to try hand applique. I keep putting it off because I’m not quite sure what the best method is. This book would certainly help me :)
This book sounds like it has everything I have been wanting to learn.
‘ve tried freezer paper before, but this looks like it goes in to more detail than I have ever tried. Would love to be entered to win the book!
Thanks for the wonderful give away!
What a beautiful book. I would love to own a copy. Great giveaway – thanks!!
This will be a must have book. I can’t wait to see an actual copy.
What a neat book, I would love a chance to win it, thanks!
I always prepare my pieces for app. but always thought I needed to learn needleturn method. This is a wonderful book for me. Thank you for the offer.
Kay, I want this book, Applique is basically all I do and I need to learn new tricks. Thanks for the chance
Oh, my, those appliques look simply wonderful! I still consider myself somewhat of a beginner at applique so I am always up for new information! Thanks for the review.
This book looks gorgeous…and I definitely fair better with photos for seeing a technique. Thank you for the chance to win the book, and thank you for the wonderful review! A must have addition to my growing applique library!
Thank you for the detailed review of this book. I would love to win it, thanks!
This book looks absolutely yummy. Love to win. Thanks for the chance
I have recently rediscovered appliqué and am frustrated with the quality of my work. It sounds like this book would be the perfect solution!
I love hand applique. It is my first love. This looks like a lovely book for any appliquer’s collection. Thanks for the giveaway!
You do have the best job! It must be a treat to receive applique books for review! I just started teaching applique at our local quilt shop–like you, I love studying the different techniques and outcomes!
The designs look so complex and beautiful! Would love a copy of this book.
Looks totally yummy! Would love to get a look at it!
Thanks for bringing that book to my attention. I would love to win it, but if not, I will definitively add it to my wish list.
Jeannie’s book looks wonderful! Her applique is so pretty!
This book looks amazing and I love applique, thanks for the chance!!
I want to learn how to do this! I need to add this to my library. Thank you for the great review!
I am already a big fan of Jeanne Sullivan, she is an excellent teacher, and her book really reflects the time,patience and skill she demonstrates in person. Great book!!!
Love the eye candy. Applique is one of my favorite quilty pleasures.
Jeanne,
Love to see you in all these places. Your book is so delightful.
Kay, thanks for your in-depth review of Jeanne’s new book. I have never seen an appliqué book that includes so much detail and beautiful photography! I must say that Jeanne is a delightful person and wonderful instructor and I’m sure her book will be an invaluable resource for anyone’s library.
What a lovely book. Thank you for the
opportunity to own it.
Jeanne’s book is fabulous and it is so exciting to see my quilt, Sunflower Glory, which was included in the gallery.
This is a wonderful workbook for anyone from a beginner quilter to the experienced appliquér. Great article!!
I am ready o start a new appliqué pattern and would love this book to get me started.
I love Jeanne Sullivan’s books! They are so comprehensive! Thanks for the giveaway and Happy 4th of July!
Stunnng book!,,,
Enjoy the newsletters and examples on FAcebook! I doubt I’ll win this, so I’ve added it to my Amazon list! Thanks for all you do.
This looks like a great resource. Would love to add to my library.
I’m never finished learning about applique – this book looks intriguing! Thanks for the chance to dive into it!
What a gorgeous book. I love Jeanne’s work and have several books already. I would love to have another!
DELICIOUS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I’ve seen many of these pieces up close and personal and they are stunning. Jeanne’s work is just gorgeous!
What a beautiful cover photo! I do lots of applique, and need to improve my turned edge techniques…usually relying on needleturn.
What a wonderful book. I would love to win a copy. Applique is my very favorite variety of quilting. I have admired your work for quite a while. Happy Day!
Linda
What a lovely book….Jeanne does beautiful applique. I would love to win this book; thank you for the opportunity.
Jeanne does awesome applique! She has so many tips to share. I would love to win a copy of this beautiful book!
Kay, I am an applique addict! I love all forms of applique, and I collect all the applique books I can find.
Jeanne’s method looks like something I’d like to accomplish.
What a great book. Hope I win it.
I am new to applique and embroidery…. but I am having great fun learning. This definitely looks like a great book to help!
This looks like a must have in one’s Quilting Library section, thanks for the chance to win one.
LOVE doing applique this way! The book would definitely help me to the next level and beyond. Hope I win. Thank you for the chance to win.
I would love to win this book! :) So many projects, I’m starting to look into appliqueing by machine. Thank you for the opportunity!
What a beautiful book, thank you for the giveaway!
Such a scrumptious looking book! Please pick me!
Thanks ladies but the contest is over!