Flowers are
perennial favourites in patchwork, appliqué and quilting. Pauline Ineson shows
you how to create amazing three-dimensional flowers with machine quilting,
patchwork and appliqué techniques. This garden of 20 irresistible fabric
flowers includes pretty little marigolds, intricate fuchsias, stately foxgloves
and elegant tulips.
A wide variety of
techniques are used to make the flowers, including ruching fabric, gathering
and coiling fabric and many appliqué techniques. Detailed step-by-step artwork
and gorgeous photography beautifully illustrate Pauline's innovative designs,
which are accompanied by full-size templates. There are also instructions for
making stems and various leaf shapes. Variations for each flower show how you can
adapt the colours and styles to create your own unique versions. The book also
includes examples of stunning quilt blocks incorporating the flower designs for
added inspiration. Floral Dimensions
is a beautiful book that will inspire you to create your own delightful bouquet
of flowers that you can use to adorn all sorts of lovely sewing projects.