Hand appliqué, the Piece O' Cake way!

“Spectacular! . . . Everything you ever wanted to know about how to go about creating appliqué can be found within the pages of this book.” —The Appliqué Society Newsletter In this newly updated version of The New Appliqué Sampler from Linda Jenkins and Becky Goldsmith, you’ll find all the latest tips and techniques to help you stitch your own appliqué creations, plus charming new appliqué patterns in the colorful Piece O’ Cake style. Nine new appliqué blocks make charming miniature quilts or mix-and-match samplers. Five new quilt projects include complete instructions and full-size pullout patterns plus basic stitches are shown for both right and left handers. “This is an excellent guide to most types of applique and well worth a place on your reference shelf.” —Fabrications Quilting for You “I have always been drawn to Piece O’ Cake Designs and this book is no exception. Many of their designs are whimsical and this applique sampler certainly follows their trend. The book includes nine different blocks to mix, match and combine and they are all delightful.” —The Canadian Quilter Magazine

Hand appliqu, the Piece O' Cake way!

More than 28,000 quilters have sewn along with the Splendid Sampler community online. Now Pat Sloan and Jane Davidson return with 100 all-new block patterns to inspire quilters all over the world, all over again! Choose blocks designed by Pat and Jane plus superstar quilters Lissa Alexander, Carrie Nelson, Jenny Doan, Susan Ache, Betsy Chutchian, and many more. Blocks made with patchwork, applique, embroidery, and paper piecing provide plenty of opportunities to try new techniques. You'll discover fun ideas for arranging your blocks in a gallery of sampler quilts. Share your progress online and experience the joys of quilting with this "Splendid" community of quilters!

50 classic Piece O' Cake blocks and 50 all-new designs, plus 8 quilt projects.

“The bright colored fabrics used throughout and the whimsical patterns make this a delightful read” from the bestselling design team (The Applique Society). Does your appliqué need a little attitude adjustment? Becky Goldsmith and Linda Jenkins of Piece O’ Cake Designs come to your rescue with creative new projects using bold stitching in contrasting colors of perle cotton thread. Mix & match full-size templates for bright, cheerful quilts and home décor. Give tradition a little twist and add a happy, carefree layer of color and texture to your work. Use this quick needleturn technique to add a touch of whimsy to anything you appliqué. You’ll love making these chirpy birds, doodly daisies, and sweet tulips with your favorite fresh fabrics. “The dynamic duo behind the Piece O’ Cake brand have experimented with a style of applique that is new to them in this collection of 10 projects . . . they decided to have a go working with large, bold stitches in colors that often contrast with the fabric. The projects they’ve included are all small—cushions, tea towels, wallhangings—so there’s ample opportunity to choose one and give this method a whirl.” —Australian Homespun Magazine

Patterns for quilting and an ABC story for reading.