"Fall in love with cheery little birds that add the perfect touch of whimsy to these simple, practical items. The magic happens with a unique style of raw-edge appliqué that's similar to free-motion quilting, as if you were sketching with thread. Let your creativity soar with 11 quick projects. Get the look of hand embroidery without the handwork--almost all the stitching is done by machine".

Helen Philipps' trademark style and skill with design is translated into a stunning collection of highly "giftable" projects for home accessories, toys and gifts. The projects are all simple enough for beginners yet desirable enough for more experienced sewers, exploring a wide range of sewing techniques including patchwork, quilting, paper piecing, appliqué, color play, embroidery and embellishment.

"Stash buster quilts. 31 patchwork and appliqué patterns for all skill levels"--P. [4] of cover. Includes "Sew Easy" lessons that guide users through project-specific techniques with step-by-step photography.