Fantasy Floral Quilts: Creating With Silk Flowers

by Bonnie Lyn McCaffery

Reach new creative heights in your quilting with these fresh, fun ideas for fabric and flower lovers! Add incredible texture, dimension, and beauty to your quilts by simply "capturing," arranging, and machine quilting colorful silk flowers under a layer of sheer fabric. · Learn to transform ordinary silk flowers into gorgeous quilted arrangements in the "how-to" section, and then apply the techniques to four dazzling patterns · As you stitch stunning bouquets, floral samplers, and scenic designs, you'll learn smart tips about color, placement, and various silk-flower styles · Discover a clever method for creating branches and vines with twisted strips of fabric, plus ideas for embellishing your quilts with beads and ribbons By using this one-of-a-kind technique, you can make your next quilt blossom with your favorite flowers! From the author of Fantasy Fabrics.

80 pages, Paperback

First published November 1, 2001