AUSTRALIAN AUTHOR Learn how to do quick and easy applique the Sew Quirky way for fun, sewn projects. This collection of 12 designs for bright and bold machine applique patterns can be used to create bags, pillows, quilts as well as to embellish clothes. Author, Mandy Murray of Sew Quirky, explains the fusible applique techniques she uses in order to create her bright and beautiful sewing projects. The instructions are accompanied with step-by-step diagrams explaining the applique process. Mandy also shares her techniques for different stitch styles, and shows how to get exciting affects with even the most basic sewing machine. She explains how to create her distinctive applique style using decorative stitches in a stitch library. Mandy also explains how to use unusual fabrics such as cork, vinyl and leather in applique to get unusual and striking effects. Other applique and piecing techniques covered include fussy cutting, layered applique, fabric selection and fabric 'auditioning' so you choose the best ones, how to get the right tension on your sewing machine and which feet to use, as well how to choose the right threads and needles for the best results. Other subjects covered include how to add hand embroidery and decorative stitches, quilting and finishing techniques and adding embellishments. As well as the main techniques section there are 12 exciting projects to choose from. Mandy is known for her fun and quirky designs: a dachshund in a donut? an otter on an inflatable and a flamingo who likes to mingle all feature in this fun pattern collection which includes wall art, embellishments on clothing, cushions, quilts and an apron. The projects come together quickly and easily and make the perfect funky present for families and friends. All the patterns are included at full-size on a pull out pattern sheet so you can trace the patterns and get sewing immediately. AUTHOR: Mandy Murray is the designer behind the Sew Quirky brand. She is known for her bright, bold designs for animals and birds made with fusible machine applique featuring decorative stitches.