The fifth volume in the popular Companion Project series offers tremendous new possibilities in machine embroidery with piecing techniques!

Helps you learn how to use your embroidery machine to its fullest potential. This title contains tips and techniques for producing creative designs.

Say goodbye to your seam ripper, backwards blocks, and mismatched seams with Easy Precision Piecing—the pathway to flawless patchwork. This comprehensive system starts with picking the right tools and prepping your fabric for the best results. Learn to get organized so you can easily set aside projects without losing your place. Practice your cutting, sewing, and pressing with foolproof Quilt Block Builder blueprints, then use your newfound skills to make 6 stunning quilt projects.

Helps you learn how to use your embroidery machine to its fullest potential. This title contains tips and techniques for producing creative designs.

Quilting using an embroider machine is a great way to finish quilts. The automated stitches of an embroidery machine and its ability to hold layers together make it perfect for quilting. &break;&break;Jeanine Twigg, author of Embroidery Machine Essentials series, invites industry expert Linda Turner Griepentrog to share her quick-to-stitch quilting techniques. Linda shows you how to achieve success with the time-saving use of your embroidery machine.&break; &break;The 20 exclusive designs on the included CD-ROM were created by Linda to help develop your embroidery machine quilting. As an added bonus each design is available in several seizes and multiple stitch variations for your quilting convenience! The designs can be used for quilting (joining the face fabric, batting, and backing layers), embellishing blocks, or for non-quilting techniques, including embroidery on garments, paper, and even metal! &break;&break;And, Linda gives step-by-step instructions for 12 projects, including a handbag, baby quilt, and wallhanging, that incorporate machine embroidery quilting techniques. Enjoy!

Based on the best-selling book, Embroidery Machine Essentials - Basic Techniques is the first in the Companion Project Series by Jeanine Twigg. Packed with easy-to-stitch techniques and project ideas, Jeanine is paving the road for embroidery success with the Companion Project Series and her innovative ways of looking beyond the "face value" of decorative designs. The 20 exclusive embroidery designs located on the CD-ROM were created by Jeanine specifically to show a variety of basic embroidery techniques. These 20 designs have over 65 stitch variations. From Applique to Fringing, Jeanine will show you innovative ways to use the designs in projects from home decor to clothing. Then, once you've mastered these basic techniques you can venture into the world of decorative designs knowing how to use a wide variety of designs for embroidery techniques.

“With its diverse selection of fabrics and designs, A Quilting Life is a fine pick for any quilter looking to produce family-oriented keepsake results.” —The Needlecraft Shelf Bring the handmade tradition home with these charming quilts and home accessories. Inspired by a grandmother who loved to sew for her family, quilter and blogger Sherri McConnell gives traditional patterns like hexagons, stars, snowballs, and Dresden Plates a new look featuring fabrics by some of today’s most popular designers. Nineteen cozy projects include pillows, tote bags, table runners, and larger quilts—quick and easy designs that make great gifts. “Sherri’s book is a treasure! It’s full of fun and straight-forward patterns for quilts, table toppers, pillows, bags and more—all the goodies to make a cozy home.” —Thimbleanna “Would you like the opportunity to make tomorrow’s heirlooms in today’s vast selection of prints? . . . If so, this could be the reference book that will get you started. There are 19 projects, mainly focusing on handmade household items but including some larger quilts too.” —Fabrications Quilting for You “Beautiful inspiration if you are a seasoned quilter, but also a great resource with clear and in some cases, simple patterns for newbies as well.” —Diary of a Quilter “Color photos of finished needlework projects accompany step-by-step diagrams and assembly patterns, while at-a-glance sidebars covering materials and cutting allow needleworkers to gauge the complexity of each project.” —The Needlecraft Shelf