Faces & Places: Images in Applique
For a revolutionary approach to a traditional needlecraft, try creating a quilt  adapted from a favorite photograph. The seemingly elusive art of capturing a realistic  image in fabric is clearly presented inFaces & Places, utilizing a relatively easy  layering technique. The approach is not for beginners, but one need not be an expert  quilter to produce successful results. With excellent, detailed instructions, Charlotte Warr  Andersen explains how to select an appropriate subject, enlarge the design, mark the  fabric, choose the right appliqué fabrics, and master the key stitching method of  needle-turn appliqué. There are good diagrams throughout, as well as a tear-out  sheet offering several full-size sample patterns. The book is filled with many exquisite  examples of photograph-inspired scenic and portrait quilts by Andersen as well as by a  number of other skilled quilt artists.