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What’s Inside ThreadWork Unraveled
Hi all! Just in time for the holidays (and adding to your wish list, giving, or–even better–taking off the list and into the “ordered” category), it is time to share a bit more about my book, ThreadWork Unraveled.
I’ve had many orders, for which I humbly thank every single one of you! I know you could buy it for less from Amazon, or without shipping from your local quilt shop, so I am so happy to be able to autograph a copy just for each of you! Some folks have asked for more info, so I thought I’d share the Table of Contents (above), Index (below), and a couple pages from inside, as well as hotlinks to two wonderful reviews. To see these photos larger, please click (or –to get it to open in a separate window or tab– right click if on a PC or Command-click if on a Mac) to open it up larger.
My dearest friend, Marie Z. Johansen, blogged about my book and shared some pics here, and Dawn Goldsmith of Subversive Stitchers gave me another rave review here. I have to say, I was stunned and thrilled at BOTH. I didn’t know Dawn before, but had surfed in to her blog. I was quite happy when she asked me earlier this week to guest blog on her spot, so I will be doing that…next week I hope! Last but not least, there are a number of nice reviews (including from both Marie and Dawn) at Amazon…and yes, I totally understand if you need to save a few pennies and order from Amazon instead of from me. Personally, I LOVE shopping at Amazon, tho it is hazardous… my pile of to-read books is precariously tall!
The book has three major sections: the Basics, Applique, and Quilting. Here’s the start of the Basics:
And from that section, the discussion of Marking Tools:
Here’s the start of the Applique section:
And how I do a test stitch-out to see which thread will look best, plus the start of the Machine Quilting section:
There are a number of projects which help you learn about your machine (tension settings sampler), plus some fun and lovely ones like Mountain Seasons:
If you’d like to see more pictures from inside the book, you can visit the AQS website for a Look Inside at some of the “eye candy” with quilts from guest artists, or visit the blogs I mentioned above—those are hotlinks.
If you have any questions about what else is in the book, just write and ask! I sure hope you like it, Cheers, Sarah
November 25th, 2009 at 11:58 am
I bought the book after taking a thread class from a Superior Threads educator. I think the entire class is in this book with pictures so that I don’t have to remember what things looked like in the class. It is a fabulous book and I’ve picked up more than a few tips already and I’m only part way through the book. Well done!!! This book is a keeper.
It doesn’t hurt that I use a Janome 6500.
November 25th, 2009 at 3:37 pm
Can’t wait for my copy to get here. I would have ordered from you, but I had to support a local friend/business. Sometimes it’s a difficult choice!!!
November 26th, 2009 at 6:28 pm
The book is absolutely one of the best and a must have reference book! I especially love the careful information on making the test samples all on one piece so that you can compare the stitches, tension, etc side by side! Just love this book!
December 1st, 2009 at 11:06 am
I just love this book! While developing my “Tangletown Tote” pattern which has a fusible applique’ leaf and meandering vine that is created with a satin(column) stitch. I quickly learned that not all needles and threads work well to make a beautiful satin stitch. Wish I’d had the book back then because it was trial and error for me. But now I am the proud owner of this fantastic reference book!
June 25th, 2010 at 9:52 pm
This looks a fantastic reference, am ordering mine right now!