Jazz It Up: 101 Stitching & Embellishing Techniques
by Judy Murrah

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Summary: 4 Stars

J. Marsha Michler wrote "The Magic of Crazy Quilting: A Complete Resource for Embellished Quilting." Her approach to design and embellishment is much closer to what I prefer in my own work, and her designs can be nicely applied to clothing and other projects as well--not crazy quilting alone. She very clearly illustrates stitching and embellishing techniques, including high quality photo close-ups, making it very easy even for the novice.

Another wonderful book that I have found both exciting and artistic is "The Art of Manipulating Fabric" by Colette Wolff. Using your own artistic imagination, both these books can offer any design or look you desire, and both have a much more "serious" presentation of design.

If you like a contemporary look to design, then Judy Murrah's "Jazz it Up..." is for you. She gives clear illustrations and close-up high quality photos for examples to follow. Her ideas and designs can be done by even the novice.

Happy sewing!

Summary of Jazz It Up: 101 Stitching & Embellishing Techniques

? Judy?s special methods for fabric manipulation and embellishment, all shown in step-by-step diagrams and full-color photographs

? A fabric-enhancement section that covers appliqué, couching, ribbon work, pleating, tucking, and more

? Basic patchwork techniques, such as Flying Geese, Rail Fence, and Drunkard's Path, that are the foundation for Judy?s designs

? Fascinating dimensional designs, such as tassled triangles, prairie points, shirring, and wrinkling

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