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Book SynopsisTravel to an exotic land with timeless designs inspired by Turkish Iznik tiles from the Ottoman Empire. Bursting with flora and organic symmetry, the book’s exquisite fusible appliqué projects will take your breath away. Your journey begins with the basics—choosing the right fabric, thread, and needles for hand-stitched or machine appliqué. Newer or busy quilters can start with table runners or bags and work their way up to Tamsin Harvey’s stunning master quilts. Location photography enhances 8 patterns that effortlessly go from ancient places to contemporary spaces.
Trade ReviewNovember/December 2015
Travel to an exotic land with timeless designs inspired by Turkish Iznik tiles from the ottoman empire. Bursting with flora and organic symmetry the book's exquisite fusible applique projects will take your breath away. Your journey begins with the basics- choosing the right fabric, threads, and needles for hand stitched or machine applique. Newer or busy quilters can start with table runners or bags and work their way up to Tamsin Harvey's stunning master quilts. Location photography enhances 8 patterns that effortlessly go from ancient places to contemporary spaces.
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Table of ContentsDedication and Acknowledgments Introduction Photo Gallery of the Projects Getting Started Sewing Machine Sewing Machine Feet Sewing Machine Stitch Threads to Use on a Sewing Machine Sewing Machine Tension Sewing Machine Needles Hand Sewing Supplies General Sewing Supplies Fabric Selection Batting Fusible Web Fabric Quantities Working in Sections General Information How-to Instructions Transfer of Applique Design Tracing Designs onto Tracing Paper Tracing Designs onto Fusible Web Cutting Out Designs and Placement Positioning the Design Using Tracing Paper Fusing Multi Piece Flowers Machine Applique Machine Applique: Corners Machine Applique: Inside V" Angles Quiltmaking Basics: How to Finish Your Quilt Pressing the Seam Allowance Mitering the Borders Pinning the Quilt Machine Quilting Basics Binding the Quilt Projects Gelibolu Bag Sultan's Cushions and Bed Scarf Nicaea Table Runner Eyup Table Runner Blue Cini Topkapi The Peacock Istanbul Supplies and Resources List Bibliography Tile Photo Locations in Turkey About the Author
