Containing visual information to instruct a beginner or improve an experienced appliquer's techniques, this updated, award-winning classic features two new projects and information on wool applique preparation and stitching, hand applique, and updated tools. With chapters on getting started, grasping the basics, understanding the equipment, selecting the right supplies, and learning all about applique, you'll then progress into 10 creative projects. Including step-by-step tutorials and over 550 photos and illustrations to practice applique, this is the ultimate go-to resource to learn and do it all! Author Janet Pittman has been designing quilts for 20 years and has won awards for both her quilts and her books, including this one!