Organic Applique

With its organic lines, hand applique is the perfect medium for artistic expression. Come into the studio with Kathy Doughty as she shares her passion for quilt design, needle-turn applique, and fabric selection. Draw inspiration from eight projects with full-size patterns and build your skill set with simple, step-by-step instructions for Broderie Perse (Persian Embroidery), Boro-style applique, paper piecing, and hand quilting. Take control of the creative process, experiment with colour, and achieve your creative goals!

Everything you need to applique quilts in Kathy’s style or your own! Choose fabric, make bias vines, master needle-turn, and much more
Add to your skills with intermediate and advanced techniques you haven’t seen before, with simple instructions that beginners can easily follow
Practice taking risks in colour and design, with an inside look at Kathy’s process.

Author Biography

Kathy Doughty is a self-taught quilter, author, fabric designer, and the owner of Material Obsession, a patchwork shop in Sydney, Australia. She is the author of Mixing Quilt Elements and Adding Layers, Color, Design and Imagination. Working with customers, teachers, and industry leaders has given Kathy a unique skill base and an eclectic style. For more information visit her website www.materialobsession.typepad.com