In Applique Sew Dear to My Heart, Elle Colquitt shares her easy applique techniques and her love of vintage embellishment with designs and ideas centered on a vintage sewing theme. The featured quilt showcases an array of vintage sewing appliques including hand-turned sewing machines, pincushions and thimbles, old pressing irons, sewing bird clamps as well as several dress mannequins and then embellished with old laces, buttons, doileys and jewelry. Other projects in the book include an embellished jacket, window valance, sewing machine cover, tote bag, framed quilted picture, chatelaines, pin cushions and a lady's armchair sewing companion. Illustrated step-by-step instructions will guide you through Elle's applique techniques. Learn her secrets for simple and quick applique using fusible web with an applique pressing sheet and an overlay for placement. Next, Elle will guide you through her favorite method of applique, one that closely resembles the look and feel of hand applique. Using her Soft Fuse™ Fusible Interfacing along with the stitch and turn applique technique, your appliques will be soft and light and have beautifully turned edges. Lastly, you'll embellish your projects using embroidery stitches and trims. You'll enjoy digging into your button and lace collections to find just the right pieces to display on your projects. Applique Sew Dear to My Heart will help improve your applique skills while creating beautiful sewing projects to enhance your home. - from Amzon