Sarah Payne’s Appliqué School

Step into Sarah Payne's world of sewing and learn from the expert the basics of hand and machine appliqué. Become a star pupil at Sarah Payne’s appliqué school. Jam-packed with information, jump in and start learning all things appliqué. In Sarah's fun and accessible lessons you will master both machine- and hand-sewn appliqué, learn the difference between raw-edged and turned-edge appliqué, and perfect nifty techniques like reverse appliqué and the pulled-thread method. Put these skills into practice, then wow your friends with your jaw-dropping creations, including vibrant cushions, a height chart, table runner with matching placemats, and a vintage clutch bag. Full-size traceable templates are supplied at the back of the book. You’ve seen Sarah Payne on TV; now, you can step into her classroom and immerse yourself in a colourful world of fat quarters, fabric families and beautiful projects to keep or give as gifts. In this fun and practical introduction to hand and machine appliqué, well-known TV personality Sarah Payne leads you through a series of techniques to build up your skills. Each chapter includes a number of different-sized step-by-step projects, including a height chart, pet feeding mat, quilt, cushions, baby play mat, bags, wall art and placemats. Sarah discusses both hand-sewn and machine-sewn appliqué, as well as raw-edged and turned-edge appliqué. She also includes information on feature stitching, using paper templates, layering, quilting and binding. There are templates to trace supplied for the projects. Jam-packed with information and colourful projects, jump in and start learning all things appliqué. Put your skills into practice and at the same time create beautiful projects to keep or give as gifts.