Euphoria Tapestry Quilts: 40 Appliqué Motifs & 17 Flowering Projects

by Deborah Kemball

Overview

Create a quilted tapestry of sumptuous flowers with the best-selling author of Beautiful Botanicals. Appliqué 40 realistic flowers and 17 sophisticated projects like pillows, table runners, wallhangings, and bed quilts. Hand stitch motifs from Deborah Kemball's award-winning Euphoria quilt, or mix and match flowers to create your own gorgeously detailed masterpiece. With clear instructions and helpful photos, this collection includes a pattern pullout to photocopy, plus a free download of full-size designs you can print.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781617451560
Publisher:	C & T Publishing
Publication date:	08/07/2016
Pages:	144
Product dimensions:	8.50(w) x 10.90(h) x 0.40(d)

About the Author

Deborah Kemball designs and makes award-winning appliqué quilts. British by birth, she lives with her husband, four sons, and a dog in Montreal, Canada, where the long winters give her the perfect excuse for hibernating in her studio. deborahkemball.com

Table of Contents

Preface Introduction The Basics Part 1 The Flowers and Insects Acanthus Aster: White Wood Aster Aster: China Aster Bougainvillea Clematis Crocus Daffodil and Narcissus Dahlia Dahlia Buds Fuchsia: Botanical Fuchsia Fuchsia: Simple Fuchsia Iris Japanese Peony Lotus: Indian Lotus Lotus: American Lotus Magnolia Stellata Morning Glory Nasturtiums Pansy Passion Flower Peony Pomegranate Poppy Rose Rose Hip Starflower: Simple Starflower Starflower: Exotic Starflower Stargazer Lily Tulip: Dutch Tulip Tulip: Wild Tulip Trillium Water Lily Scattered Flowers Violets, Forget-Me-Nots, Miniature Trillium, and Daisies Insects: Butterflies and Dragonflies Part 2 The Projects Pillows 14’’x 22’’ Fuchsia and Dahlia Poppy and Daisy Peony and Mimosa Passion Flower and Dahlia Bud Pillows 24’’ x 24’’ Pomegranate and Acanthus Wild Tulip and Starflower Iris and Indian Lotus Bougainvillea and Violet Window Boxes 6’’ x 36’’ Water Lily Window Box Crocus Window Box Pansy Window Box Wall Hangings /Table Runners Spring Table Runner 36’’ x 15’’ Summer Table Runner 45’’ x 13’’ Tudor Rose Panel 36’’x 20’’ Miniature Miniature Euphoria 13 1/2’’ x 19 1/2’’ Bed Quilts Butterflies 54’’ x 62’’ Euphoria 78’’x 84’’ Gallery of Ideas Using Euphoria Blocks About the Author

Editorial Reviews

I am enchanted by the artistry of Deborah Kemball and other quilters who take on the creation of large appliquéd embroidery quilts. The stunning impact of flowers and motifs is so inspiring, but I have to admit, the thought of the hours and hours needed to finish one of these masterpieces is daunting. In her newest book, Deborah gives quilters the option of making a full-size quilt packed with magical flowers, vines and leaves or making 14 small projects using segments of the whole quilt. These beautiful table runners, pillows and window valances give the opportunity to try out appliqué embroidery on a smaller scale. Clear, beautifully illustrated instructions are given on the required techniques using freezer-paper templates and embroidery stitches. The making of dozens of different flowers is explained step-by-step. Once you get started, who knows, you may carry on and create your own fabulous masterpiece.

Summer 2017 CQA/ACC

Deborah Kemball's newest book is a wonderful indulgence for those who love needleturn appliqué. It provides patterns for 40 realistic flowers and insects and instructions on using them to make 17 different projects, including table runners, wallhangings and bed quilts. Deborah's appliqué method requires no special tools other than freezer paper, so it's simplicity itself, allowing you to focus on colour, layout and embroidered embellishments. She provides an excellent overview of her techniques at the beginning of the book, and then each flowers receives a detailed exposition, accompanied by photographs illustrating steps in its construction. The projects fill the second half of the book. Full-size patterns, however, are provided for only some of them, requiring you to enlarge the remainder on a photocopier or computer scanner or download them from a dedicated website. While this is a bit of a nuisance, it seems a reasonable trade-off given the number of patterns provided.

August 2016 Homespun