Machine Quilting with Decorative Threads

by Maurine Noble, Elizabeth Hendricks

When it comes to machine quilting, there’s a thread for every occasion, and an occasion for every thread. Now you can create dazzling, eye-catching quilts with all of the wonderful colors and textures of today’s decorative threads. Eleven easy-to-follow exercises will show you how decorative threads can make your quilts sparkle and pop. • Find special techniques for quilting both through the needle and from the bobbin of your sewing machine • Includes convenient charts for determining which threads and needles will work best with your projects • Discover reliable methods for couching curves, appliqués, and angled shapes • Learn hints and advice on making adjustments to your sewing machine for optimum results

Genres: Quilting, Sewing

88 pages, Paperback

First published March 23, 2011

About the author

Maurine Leander Noble was a pioneering figure in the world of machine quilting, a published author, dedicated teacher, and cherished wife, mother, and grandmother. Born in Seattle in 1932, she earned her degree from Oregon State University, where she met her husband Ed. His military service brought them across the globe, enriching Maurine’s life and artistic vision. She authored three influential quilting books, beginning with Machine Quilting Made Easy in 1994, and taught her craft across the U.S., Canada, and South Africa. Her generosity extended beyond teaching—she founded The Plymouth PieceMakers, a quilting group devoted to supporting those in need through handmade quilts. This effort expanded into Plymouth Healing Communities, providing comfort to individuals facing mental illness and homelessness. Known for her compassion, grace, and love for family, Maurine left a lasting legacy both in the quilting community and among those who knew and loved her.

Reviews

[Cheryl S. · Rating 5 out of 5]

Heard the one about "so many books, so little time", the same is true for thread. Every color, every guage, this book helps sort it out.