Quilters looking for a faster, easier way to use appliqueacute; and add texture to their projects will love this book! Author Miriam Gourley has compiled tips and techniques from her years of quilting and appliqueacute; experience in Quilt and Sew Fanciful Folk Art. Readers will create whimsical folk art quilts with Gourley's surefire appliqueacute; techniques, and add texture with threads, layers of fabric, felt, buttons, trapunto and more. Streamlined techniques for perfect sharp points, rounded sides and straight edges guarantee success in stitching a variety of pieces, which are then appliqueacute;d onto the quilt top. The book includes a chapter containing templates and patterns, and encourages readers to design their own projects using the methods from the book once they've mastered the techniques. Step-by-step instructions and illustrations guide quilters through 20 gorgeous folk art projects. middot; Teaches tips and techniques for easily adding appliqueacute; and texture to quilting projects middot; Features 20 whimsical folk quilt designs middot; Easy to follow with step-by-step instructions and illustrations