Sarah Payne's Applique School: A Guide to Hand and Machine Applique for Sewers and Quilters - Paperback

by Sarah Payne (Author)

Step into Sarah Payne's world of sewing and learn from the expert the basics of hand and machine applique. With 18 pages of accompanying templates.

In this fun and practical introduction to hand and machine applique, 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 and machine applique, as well as raw-edged applique. She also includes information on feature stitching, using paper templates, layering, quilting and binding. Included at the back are 18 pages of accompanying templates.

Jam-packed with juicy information and colorful projects, jump in and start learning all things applique. Put your skills into practice and at the same time create beautiful projects to keep or give as gifts.

Author Biography

Sarah Payne is a popular quilting teacher, designer and TV demonstrator, well known on Create and Craft. She started crafting at a young age, under her mother's watchful eye, but went on to study Economics and pursue a career in IT.

In 2011, Sarah decided to take a break and rediscover the creative side of her nature. She started by opening a fabric shop and training centre, before becoming a regular contributor to all the major UK quilting magazines. She has launched a successful range of quilting kits and now designs her own fabric range for Craft Cotton Company.

Sarah lives in Peterborough, UK. Her website is www.sarahpayne.co.uk.