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8 HD Video Lessons
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Beth Ferrier
Author and teacher Beth Ferrier is a "rebellious traditional" quilter who can't remember when fiber wasn't a central part of her life. View profile »
Machine-Finished Hand Appliqué
with Beth Ferrier
Create a gorgeous appliqué quilt without touching a hand-sewing needle. Beth Ferrier shows how to achieve heirloom results with your sewing machine.
Learn time-saving techniques that help you avoid drawn-out hand appliqué processes without sacrificing quality stitching. Beth's hand appliqué tips help you at every step, from the initial creation and organization of templates, to embellishing your quilt motifs with embroidery stitches.
She'll cover the fundamentals of how to appliqué, including the materials necessary to create her exclusive, customizable pattern. Efficiently cut and address the paper templates so you can easily dock and stitch them together later. Glue-baste perfect circles and sharp points in deceptively simple techniques, then machine-stitch your motif to the background for heirloom-quality results.
Put down those hand-sewing needles and pick up these machine-finishing quilt techniques today! Bonus: Beth's e-book "More! Hand Applique by Machine" (a $14.99 value) is included free!
What You'll Learn
- Cut multiple templates efficiently
- Arrange fabrics by value
- Create tiny bias flower stems
- Dock and stitch in proper order
- Embroider appliqué decor
What You'll Need:
- Polyester invisible thread
- Freezer paper or Beth's Wash-Away Appliqué Sheets
- Fabrics in a range of light-to-dark colors
- Bias tape markers
- Sewing machine
Lesson Plan
| 1 | Making Appliqué Templates | 19:16 |
| 2 | Fabric Values | 16:50 |
| 3 | Cutting Seam Allowances | 22:01 |
| 4 | Glue Basting Appliqué | 31:08 |
| 5 | Docking the Appliqué | 13:01 |
| 6 | Machine Finishing Appliqué | 18:16 |
| 7 | Designing the Appliqué Layout | 22:39 |
| 8 | Embellishing the Appliqué | 23:40 |
Skills you should have:
- Basic machine quilting skills
- Use basic quilting tools
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Wonderful and inspiring class
I loved this one! I have bought many wonderful classes here on Craftsy but this one has been my favorite so far, and one of the only ones I have watched the whole way through. I was a bit skeptical at first of how short it seemed to be, but there is a ton of information packed in here and everything you need to know to get started with applique. I've never done any type of applique before and had no interest in doing it by hand, but this class was easy to understand and can be done on a ...
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Fantastic class, loads of information
I have just finished Beth's class and am still giddy over all I have learned. I never thought I would do applique, but her techniques have made me a believer in myself. Her style of teaching is wonderful and she has a great sense of humour! I can't wait to get out there and start designing my own appliqué images to use in my quilts. This class was definitely worth every penny!
Great glass for hand and machine applique
Beth is a wonderful teacher. I love the look of hand applique but have no patience for needle turn applique and I do not care for the look of raw edge applique. Beth's easy technique for turning under the edges of the applique pieces is a wonderful technique for both my hand and machine applique. What makes this class a super value is her downloadable 84 page book , full of additional info and patterns.
Great class and wonderfully entertaining too!
Beth is fantastic. She explains very well without over-explaining anything. She is so funny and does not put on any airs and graces, I have loved this class and she has made me very eager to go and do some great applique. Great job, thank you Beth.
Couldn't Be Better...
The class with Beth Ferrier teaches her technique with perfect camera angles and lighting! It seems like you are in the front row of class AND the teachers pet! Full of reassurance, tips and good advise to take and apply in many other crafts I am on my way to m-f applique' amazing!
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