Welcome to a garden of decorative-stitch appliqué
Planning your decorative stitch project. Exploring the beauty of machine appliqué ; Choosing fabric colors ; Supplies
Preparing appliqué shapes for stitching. Flower construction basics ; Preparing fusible shapes ; Building the appliqué shapes
Decorative stitching, one shape at a time. Understanding perfect stitch-pattern placement ; Learning the stitches on your machine ; Learning to stitch the appliqué shapes ; Stabilizer removal
Project assembly and edge stitching. Laying out your project ; Preparing and stitching the vines ; Placing appliqué shapes on the background ; Stitching the appliqué edges ; More stabilizer removal
Quilting your project. Getting ready to machine quilt ; Walking-foot quilting ; Free-motion ditch quilting ; Background quilting : pebbles, teardrops, and more
Finishing touches: Finishes with personality
