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Now quilters can successfully combine the two great arts of

embroidery and quilting, with amazing results! Author Eileen

Roche, a leading expert on machine embroidery, offers an

array of gorgeous embroidered quilting projects in an easy to

follow format in Machine Embroidered Quilts.

First, readers are led through the basics of the craft, with

instruction on selecting designs, threads, fabrics, needles and

stabilizers, as well as tips on hooping and stitching techniques.

Then, Roche expertly teaches quilters how to transform this

knowledge into captivating designs using embroidery,

decorative stitches, appliqu?, fabric manipulation and finishing

techniques. With the book?s step-by-step instructions and

color photos and illustrations, readers will successfully create

twelve stunning quilt projects with embroidery. Patterns for

the quilts and embroidery designs are stored on an included

CD-ROM, with more reduced on pages within the book. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (6)

Creative ideas
This book basically show you what you and your embroidery machine can do. It opened my eyes. Before, I only know how to embroider a design in a center of a block, and then join several block to make a wall hanging or table runner. After reading this book, I know I can make a really art with the help of my embroidery machine.
Some reviews complained about the lacking of designs in CD, but this is not a drawback to me, as I actually don't want to copy an exact project except for practicing purpose. What important are the ideas and the techniques.
The included wisteria designs are actually very beautiful. Eileen also provided some other smaller project based on those designs in her Designs in Machine Embroidery magazine. I will use these small projects to build up my skills, and hopefully will come up with my own design soon.

Initially enticing but then disappointing
I was very keen when I began this book.Roche's ideas are intriguing, and the book is nicely laid out with good directions. What I was NOT prepared for, though, was that even though the designs are supposedly from Amazing Designs, they simply are not there.Hence, it is quite difficult to follow Roche's directions.I think this makes the book something of a rip-off, since in the first place, one would assume the CD included the designs in her projects (as does Patty Albin's book and CD) and then when one overcomes this disappointment it becomes apparent that the designs are not even available at the sources she lists.The list price in Canada is $41.99--had I paid that price it would be back at the store, pronto.

machine embroidery book
This is a xmas gift. The book arrive when I was told it would arrive. It was package very well and book was in excellent condition.

a great jumping-off point
First, to clarify another review, the wisteria embroidery designs on the cover ARE on the CD included with the book, but the designs used in other projects are not. Most of them are Amazing Designs, and I think they are all currently available. However, none of the designs used in any of the quilts are particularly unique; you might already own designs that would work, and I've seen good substitutes on a number of sites. Check out places like Emblibrary.com, OregonPatchworks.com, and StitcheryMall.com for less expensive, downloadable alternatives to the boxed CD brands. Additionally, these are not cookie-cutter quilts. You can't reproduce them exactly even with the designs Eileen used, because you will never get the same fabric she used (as any quilter knows).

That said, I think this is a great resource for learning how to get past "plop and drop" designing with your embroidery and for making larger pieces by grouping smaller designs artistically. Eileen starts with a short discussion about where to get your inspiration by showing how she came up with one of the quilts. She discusses templates, using your embroidery software to make simple changes and combinations, proper hooping, considerations for stacking designs, and stabilizing large projects. She uses a variety of techniques to pull things together and avoid "plop & drop," such as ground fabric choices, different applique methods to add details and texture, and adding free-form satin stitch to link embroidery elements. She also gives detailed instructions for making a dozen pieces -- mostly wall hangings -- and includes templates for the applique elements that she has added.

Personally, I am well satisfied with the book and would recommend it to any machine embroiderer who is interested in using her stash of designs and fabrics in a more artistic, even painterly fashion, but needs some inspiration and a bit of guidance to get started.

disappointed in cd
It was not clear to me before I purchased this book that the embroidery designs used in this book must be purchased separately -- they were not included on the cd. The book said they were available from Amazing Designs but that does not seem to be the case as they are not available. Very disappointed in this book. ... Read more

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The definitive guide to techniques,stitches, fabrics, threads, machines and accessories, all arranged in handy A-Z format. It includes colour illustrations, including clear step by step diagrams and stunning examples of contemporary embroidery. ... Read more

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The Complete Book of Machine Embroidery Shows you how to use any sewing machine to create color and texture on fabric - fast! It begins with the basic information on transferring designs to fabric and on the new space-age supplies, progressing through techniques from simple straight stitch and zigzag to free-machine embroidery and beyond. ... Read more

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The Complete Book of Machine Embroidery
This book has all the information a beginner could need.A Great reference book!!! Also, fast shipment from seller.Thank You!!!

Not for embroidery machines!
Caution - this book is NOT what it may appear to be! It was written almost 20 years ago, and deals with using a SEWING machine and a variety of zig-zag stitching to achieve embroidery-type results. It is NOT about using embroidery machines. As an embroidery machine enthusiast, it was of little value to me.

An essential part of any sewers library
As always, Ms. Fanning specialises in the head slapper in this book.Every time I go back through it I feel like an idiot for not having thought of some of the simple and (once pointed out) obvious techniques shedescribes.Whatever sort of embellishment you are planning, chances arethere is something in this book to make the process easier and moreeffective.And when you are not sewing, the book is fun to read!Herexplanations are clear and easy to envision.I have never actually madeone of the projects in the book, but have used the techniques on countlessprojects.She even says that's fine with her!A truly useful bookbrimming with GOOD ideas. ... Read more

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curly
Not any of the 3 books that I purchased were really what they said they were for. One said it was for beginning embroiderying and it was not exactly embroidery.Hhad more of quilting.

dear sweet book for beginers
the book is very clear and easy to follow projects!! realy "for beginers"the reason that i don't rate it 5 stars is just because it doese not heave projects for medium more experienced
crafters and fiber artists or textile artists.

otherwise a very good book!! i don't know how can people say it is a 1-2 stars book?! and i do heave many books and magazines.
makig and teaching i heave to!!

louise dollmaker & mixed media artist and techer www.pushadolls/com

No way is this a biginners guide
I was looking for an introduction to Machine embroidery.I would not use this book or recommend it as a beginners guide.Nice techniques, once you have an idea of the basics

A deceptive title
Pam Watts has chosen an inappropriate title for this book. In no way is this a beginner's guide to anything. One would have to be an expert sewer with an elaborate machine and many years of sewing and quilting experience to benefit from this book. There is no mention of hooping or stabilizing fabrics. These are techniques that beginner's need to know. Beginners do not use silks and satins and fancy ribbons for a project. I am very disappointed and I wish a more appropriate title had been chosen for the book. If you are experienced in machine embroidery and want to paint pictures with threads and fabric, this book is for you. But it is not a guide for a beginner. ... Read more

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This is the first book to apply machine technique to the hottest crafting category today. The Victorian romance of ribbon embroidery has taken the sewing and craft world by storm, and this book explains how to create the lovely effects of manipulated ribbon using the sewing machine. Color throughout. ... Read more

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A Must Buy for Ribbon Embroidery Enthusiasts!
Whether you already know how to do ribbon embroidery or not, this book is for you. The books starts with the basics from choosing fabrics to setting up your sewing machine to do ribbon embroidery. This is followed by step-by-step, easily understandable instructions on how to do the variousstiches. From there, you are shown how to join those stiches to makeeverything from flowers to bugs and birds and monograms. It finishes with anumber of projects that showcase the techniques shown in the book. Bestyet, there are brilliant colored photographs throughout the book to showyou how ribbon embroidery can be used in any number of ways. They evenfeature a section on using ribbon embroidery to embellish crazy quilts. Ifound this book not only helpful, but very inspiring. ... Read more

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Embroidery machines have captured the imagination of sewing enthusiasts everywhere, and now, Jeanine Twigg's second Companion Project Series book combines fleece-- the most in demand fabric-- with embroidery! Fleece offers the perfect canvas for embroidery creativity. Twigg has teamed up with industry expert Nancy Cornwall to present another exciting Fleece adventure.

Cornwell begins with the basics-- covering the "how tos" for machine embroidery success, and then she cleverly explores new territories as embroidery designs to create surface interest with a variety of techniques, such as trapunto effects, "embossing," applique, and terrific new ways to take advantage of embroidery and fleece to create surface texture.

Readers will learn how to use one design for a multitude of fleece embroidery techniques and how to create spectacular effects by using different elements of a motif. ... Read more

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Machine Embroidery
Purchased this when I was new to Machine Embriodery and it is a help.When you are new to embroidery, you need all the self-helpers that you can find.This was another good tool.

Great Resource
This book covers almost everything a machine embroiderer needs to know about embroidering on fleece. Many innovative techniques are covered by fleece expert Nancy Cornwell. The designs included on the CD are really good and can be used in many ways. In addition, Cornwell tells you how to use the designs you already have, both as they come and by taking them apart. She also covers what kinds of designs work best for fleece. The book becomes a springboard for your own creativity.
If you already have Cornwell's books on using Polar Fleece, this book is not redundant. It expands on the previous work the author has done in those books as to combining machine embroidery with fleece. ... Read more

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The fourth in the Companion Project series, this book opens up a whole new world in machine embroidery with appliqué techniques. Author and appliqué expert Mary Mulari shares standard appliqué techniques, as well as her personal techniques not found anywhere else! Beginners, as well as more advanced embroiderers, will benefit from Mulari's advice and learn more about the art of machine embroidery appliqué with over 20 fabulous projects, included on a CD-ROM.

Over 100 color photographs accompany clear, step-by-step instructions for creating gorgeous appliqué designs using a variety of techniques. The book showcases designs from other resources to inspire creativity and demonstrate the possibilities of the craft. Also featured are a chapter on using software for editing and creating appliqué designs, and a resources guide for supplemental information on the craft, where to find materials, and more.

• Features over 20 innovative projects on CD-ROM
• Teaches new as well as standard appliqué techniques
• Includes a resources guide and inspirational gallery

Customer Reviews (2)

Good resource
This is a good resource for machine embroiderers.The whole series is good, and I recommend them to people in embroidery classes that I teach.

The Coaster Queen
This book is essentials for anyone using an embroidery machine. The CD included is well worth the price alone. Mary Mulari is tops in her field and the only reason I am ordering is I had this book and CD but somehow lost the CD. There are many books in this series that are a must in your collection. ... Read more

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This volume, written by two experienced teachers of embroidery, shows how to gain mastery over your sewing machine and produce exactly the effect you want. Techniques include running stitch, zig zag, satin stitch, whip stitch, combined stitches and cable stitch. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (4)

One of the best
Once again Campbell-Harding and Watts prove that they are among the most knowledgeable of the machine embroidery teacher/writers.This book is quite useful to the embroiderer who wants to put their machining skills to the test.With details about tension, feed dog adjustment, stitch width they suggest ways of doing many patterns and textures with which to produce unique works of art.

out of date
If I had a chance to see this bookbefore buying I would not have paid a dime for it.It's almost totally in black and white,and the chapter on "Exploring Colour" has no photos at all. The copyright is l989 with no revisions only reprints. A total waste of money.

Machine Embroidery, Stitch Techniques
Had I the opportunity to "thumb through" the book before I bought it - I would not have made this purchase.Virtually all the pictures are in black and white, which make it extremely hard to discern what was done (i.e., layering, decroative stitch, fabric, etc).Yes, the technique is written for you, but a "color" visual along with the written word would have made for a far more superior book.I venture to say, this book will be donated to my public library.

This is an Excellent Book
A step by step guide to machine stitching.This book would be good for both the beginner and beyond. For each technique there is a box system that gives you a starting point for tension, pressure foot, needle size and lots more. Text gives variations to try. Can be used as a workbook. Start at basic and move on through different threads and materials. Most of these stitches can be done with the most basic sewing machine. Lots of examples using different threads and other materials and lots of diagrams and pictures. My only wish is that more of the pictures were in colour! ... Read more

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Has crossover appeal among sewers and quilters

Krause Publications is the premier publisher of machine embroidery books, with seven titles generating more than $1.6 million in combined sales

Great value - covers a variety of projects within the book, with designs included in an accompanying CD-ROM

This book inspires readers to tackle a small-scale home make over, one room at a time. Eight rooms, each with a theme and three design groupings for each theme, are featured in this machine embroidery guide and enclosed CD-ROM. The versatility of the designs, give sewers countless options for revitalizing any room. This book includes:*Projects for sewers to add new character to the family room, dining room, patio, sunroom, kitchen, bedroom, and bathroom*More than 30 projects embroiderers of all skill levels can use to achieve a new look in any room*Detailed illustrations and more than 75 color photos inspire sewers to make the most of their embroidery machine investment

Great changes start from small improvements, and this book is packed with small improvements any machine embroidery enthusiast can do. ... Read more

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Doable projects that are beautiful!
The instructions are easy to follow and I can't wait to make some of the lovely items in this book!!!

Fun machine embroidery
This book was not exactly what I expected when I ordered it, but I have found it useful and love Donna Dewberry's machine embroidery design CD that is included with the book. Although different than what I thought, it has good and useful ideas for the many rooms in your home.

Everything from tablecloths and napkins to comforters.
Embroidery used to be done solely by hand; now the advent of machine embroidery teaches how to feature machine-embroidered designs in home decor whether purchased or made by scratch. It's a snap to make home accents using this guide: the author's an expert in both sewing and home decor and here provides tips on measuring, cutting and enhancing everything from tablecloths and napkins to comforters.

Diane C. Donovan
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The Magic of Free-Machine Embroidery
Good read.I enjoyed the techniques, the color, and lots of pictures.Very good for anyone wanting to get into this sewing technique.It makes you want to pull out the machine and get started. Would recommend.

Beautiful Book for Looking or Learning
As I've stated in other reviews, I've been doing freehand machine embroidery for 20 years, back when books on the subject were basically nonexistent.My background has been more heavily in applique and thread painting.

Like the excellent Alison Holt book on machine embroidered landscape work, Ms. Curran's art uses manipulation of the basic background prior to machine stitching.However, rather than using only silk and dying it, she also uses cotton and some other fabrics and paints them rather than dying them.She also uses application of multiple fabrics prior to stitching.It appears that her technique is somewhat more flexible.

Regardless, the results are stunning.Her techniques and works are shown to best advantage in the dozens of color illustrations throughout the book.I've certainly spent more on books that have much less visual content.

This book will serve as an excellent primer and introduction to those interested in embroidery by machine.It also demonstrates with clarity that a large financial investment in a computerized embroidery machine IS NOT at all necessary to produce artwork anyone would be proud to claim! ... Read more

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The Art of Fabric Manipulation and Embellishment
The title of this book is misleading; a more apt title would have been - "The Art of Fabric Manipulation: using Machine Embroidery as Embellishment"

What this book offers is a wonderful view into the techniques of fine artists specializing in fiber/textile arts. Each page is richly illustrated with the artists' craft incorporating fine art techniques such as encaustics (paint, crayon), plastics, polymer clay on to fabric and lace. Most or all of the creations featured are one-of-a-kind pieces or benefit as exhibition pieces. If you consider yourself a fine artist with fabric, you will appreciate what this book has to offer in the way of fabric manipulation through sewing machine embroidery and fine art medium. The specific aspects of this book leads me to view this textbook as a professional monograph.

If you are looking for machine embroidery techniques to use with your computerized embroidery machine (Bernina, Pffaff, Brother etc), then I suggest you look into Embroidery Machine Essentials by Twigg and Goodall.

Not what I expected!
I was dissapointed in the contents and projects in this book.Although beautiful, I think most were impractical.I also felt the book would be giving help and ideas for embroidery machines, not just embroidering on a standard sewing machine.While I would like to embellish cloth with embroidery, this book seemed beyond a beginner in scope and terminology.

Excellent for both Beginners & Experts!
This is well planned and laid out book. It takes you through the basics and onwards to more advanced and interesting projects which will suit more adventurous stitchers, especially those involved in City & Guilds.Theauthor is concise and to the point in her instructions and the book is alsowell illustrated.

Wonder pictures and lots of sample projects to do
The book starts with the simplest of sample projects and moves very slowly to the more involved projects.Lots of detailed instructions for each project and when you are done you have samples of everything for future inspiration. ... Read more

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Includes a bonus CD with 20 new embroidery designs - a $90 value by itself.

In this companion guide to Contemporary Machine Embroidered Fashions you learn how to select the right fabrics, patterns and embroidery designs to create the accessories you crave, including scarves, hats, belts, gloves and more. Whether it's coordinating with garments featured in the companion book, or with fashions you already own, in this book you gain valuable stabilizer secrets and easy-to-follow instructions that are compatible with any machine. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (6)

Embroidery designs ok
This book was aquired at a serious markdown, the patterns are ok, would be nice on jeans cuff, quilt edges or jackets. Not the most fantastic of embroidery books I have seen, but if you get it on sale it is worth it.

Great projects!
Can't wait to use the very creative ideas in this book to embellish my wardrobe!!

Nice book, inspiring ideas
I just followed the instruction and made the cover bag of the book and am pleased with the results. I embroidered the designs on faux leather instead of canvas and it look quite 'non-home-made' and beautiful. The instructions for embroider and assemble the bag are concise and clear. I am pretty sure I will make more out from this book.

An elegant and highly recommended addition
It's a commonly accepted dictum in the fashion world that accessories can enhance any outfit. This is especially true for needlecraft projects ranging from purses and bags, to shoes and scarves. Through the deft use of a sewing machine, embroidery can transform everyday commonplace accessories into one-of-a-kind designer originals. That's the message of embroidery expert and needlecraft veteran Eileen Roche in "Contemporary Machine-Embroidered Accessories" showcases illustrated, step-by-step instructions for twenty-four embroidery designs in machine formats for eighteen different do-it-yourself projects suitable for even the most novice needlecrafter. Enhanced with complementary outfit ideas and alternate color suggestions for each project, "Contemporary Machine-Embroidered Accessories" comes with an accompanying CD-Rom with the embroidery designs. "Contemporary Machine-Embroidered Accessories" is an elegant and highly recommended addition for personal and community library fashion and needlecraft collections in general, and embroider instructional reference collections in particular.

Diane C. Donovan
California Bookwatch

excellentbook
I thought this is a well written book, very informative with good information.I really like the patterns. ... Read more

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Create shimmering waves with silver thread. Make flowers out of fluffy yarns. Start a snowfall with iridescent threads. Stitch delicate leaves, stars, vines, and much more--no fancy sewing machine required! A world of ideas for easy machine embroidery is packed into this authoritative guide.

• Eleven exquisite projects include quilts, linens, pillows, and curtains

• Learn thread, bobbin, crewel, and ribbon embroidery, plus a host of finishing touches

• Find out how to choose threads, needles, and stabilizers for machine-guided and free-motion embroidery

From the author of Stylish Sewing. ... Read more

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Machine Embroidery without an Embroidery Machine
Excellent beginner book for those who want to embroider with their standard sewing machines. All you need is a straight stitch and a zig-zag, though some other utility stitches are used. This book was copyrighted in 2003. At the time of this review, July 2009, there are many more threads available than there were when this book was published. Still, a good beginner free-motion embroidery guide.

Creative Machine Stitching
It was not what I expected.Can use very little of the book.However, wasgood price.

Machine Art
Love this book.It gives new opportunities to use your sewing machine in a different way.Can be used with you regular sewing or as a separate picture.
This is free motion quilting at it finest.I learned this easily and you can too.It is a fun challenge.

Go a step beyond "good average" with this book
My wife is a professional-level heirloom seamstress.She's sold dresses in excess of $300 multiple times, and has taught classes at a university summer sewing seminar.And she learned from the book.There are a number of things that are useful to her, and enabled her to go beyond what she was already capable of.It's not a book for someone at a basic to intermediate level of skill, but high intermediate to advanced people should find it very useful.

simple techniques for stunning results
This book details some stunning embroidery and embellishment techniques that even a beginner can accomplish.Each section includes a project with very clear instructions and diagrams.A complete supply list (including thread weight, needle type/size, what kind of stabilizer to use, which presser foot, how to adjust the bobbin/machine tension, etc.) is provided with each project. I higly recommend this book to anyone who has always wanted an embroidery machine but can't afford it. ... Read more

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A step-by-step machine embroidery course both for beginners and those who want to improve their skills. The course covers a range of possible effects including decorative work with set stitches, use of the darning foot, tension techniques, lacy effects and various textural techniques. ... Read more

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Anyone with a basic sewing machine and lots of enthusiasm can create the stunning clothing and accessories shown in this book. Readers will develop their fabric decoration skills as they learn to create embellished fabrics that can be used to make beautiful clothing and accessories.

Covering a wide range of machine embroidery and textile decoration techniques, this book will show machine embroiderers and those with an interest in fashion and accessories how to apply exciting and innovative techniques to their work.

From coloring, painting, dyeing, and printing fabrics to a wide range of decorative stitching techniques, talented fabric artist and instructor Elli Woodsford shows how the simplest methods can be combined to create astonishing fabric surfaces. Each topic includes step-by-step illustrated instructions, as well as project ideas for making jackets, bags, shoes, hats, corsets, jewelry and more. ... Read more

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Read it twice
When I first received this book order I skimmed through it and put it aside because it wasn't what I had expected.I recently picked it to file in my library and got distracted really studying it.Its now on my work table.
When I originally ordered it I think I was distracted by the cover - was thinking of purses and purse patterns versus fabric manipulation techinques.I now have made a list of the techniques in the book and hope to do one a week for about half a year (I don't plan on doing the knitting items...there were several I believe).Elli covers different ways to dye/color fabrics, decorate fabrics, resew a different way, etc.And there are about a dozen PROJECTS also where the reader can implement several of the techniques being taught in the book.
The reason I don't give it a 5 is that I wish that there were a few more projects for items pictured in the book...there were several great vests (basic pattern was included) but not always a detailed explanation on the techniques used in all of them.(But then again, I might not have read deep enough so they might be there.) ... Read more