Barbara Brackman's Encyclopedia of Applique: 2000 Traditional and Modern Designs, Updated History of Applique, Five New Quilt Projects! by Barbara Bra

Published 2009

Treasure trove of 19th- and 20th-century applique patterns, newly updated, includes 2000 applique designs and 5 quilt projects.

Alex Anderson's Hand & Machine Appliqué by Alex Anderson

Published 2009

Learn to create beautiful applique quilts with one of America's best-loved quilting teachers. 7 charming projects get you started.

Love to Machine Applique: A Medley of Techniques by Caroline Price

Published 2008

Whether you are a beginner or have many years of experience, this extensive handbook has all the information and inspiration you will need to fall in love with machine appliqué. Explore all the techniques on your sewing machine as you make a gorgeous heart sampler quilt, following the hints and variations provided to achieve fabulous results. Comprehensive information is given on the tools to gather, suitable stitches to use, and the best ways to prepare your shapes for machine appliqué. Special techniques are also explained, including bias strips, 3-D appliqué, and reverse appliqué. Ten original projects are included, some to delight the beginner and others to challenge the most experienced quilter. All projects have detailed instructions supported by extensive illustrations.

Stitch Spritz & Sew by Kathy Bowers

It's never as much fun to take curves slowly, and with the machine appliqué technique demonstrated in this new book you'll learn how to make quick and easy work of curved piecing. This simple and effective method helps you create mirror image frames, arcs, and melons, while learning how to add new design elements to quilt basics including blocks, borders and labels. Step-by-step instructions walk you through 12 projects including bed quilts, lap quilts, wall hangings and crib quilts.

Machine Applique for the Terrified Quilter by Sharon Pederson

Published 2008

Wait 'til you see all the different ways you can appliqué by machine! Discover how to get the look of fine hand appliqué—or a fresh, funky look—with the precision and ease of machine sewing. Learn Sharon’s smart techniques, and then get ready to play.
Find all you need to overcome any machine-appliqué fears—try invisible machine appliqué, blanket-stitch appliqué, satin-stitch appliqué, and more
Follow Sharon’s lead to master each technique, and then choose one of nine companion projects to try out your new skills
With Sharon’s friendly, fun writing style, you’ll be a machine-appliqué expert in no time