Heirloom style with a fresh twist. Alison Glass Applique: The Essential Guide to Modern Applique is for the advanced beginner interested in heirloom and slow sewing.

It's the perfect way to learn about incorporating inventive textile treatments and embellishments to achieve one-of-a-kind, modern designs.

14 Projects for the home. Former interior designer turned award-winning pattern and textile designer, Alison Glass, brings you fresh, creative projects guaranteed to add drama and style to your home.

You'll love making eye-catching quilts and chic home decor that rival boutique-style accessories-you know them, they come with very hefty price tags. Learn the hottest new techniques.

All of the techniques, from old-school to cutting-edge, are clearly demonstrated with step-by-step instruction, 20 helpful illustrations, and 60 detailed, how-to photographs. Also included: more on the latest trend in quilt-making - large-scale applique.

8 essential techniques, updated. You'll learn methods for working with the latest substrates and a variety of fibers to create unique, contemporary designs as well as updated traditional techniques, including:

• Needle-turn

• Hand stitch 

• Crochet 

• Embroidery 

• Patchwork backgrounds, and more

Sew fun! Get your copy of Alison Glass Applique: The Essential Guide to Modern Applique, and embark on an exciting sewing adventure.