Dancing With Thread

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When I was 6 years old, I wanted to be a ballerina and wear the pretty pink toe shoes like my friends wore; but it wasn't to be. To this day, I am sorry that I wasn't able to take dancing lessons. I feel that I missed something. One day as I was quilting at my machine, the process was flowing beautifully, my creative energy was soaring, and I realized that I was dancing on the surface of my quilt. I love this spontaneous, no marking approach to quilting. It fits my personality and my design style.

My book, takes the reader through the logical steps of the quilting process, so that with practice, you may be able to experience success with this free-style method of quilting too. All you need is a sewing machine with a straight stitch, good lighting and a large flat surface surrounding your machine.

I've included lots of tips for manipulating the quilt and for solving thread and stitching problems. This is a thorough guide that includes tools, supplies, needles, batting, threads, sewing machines and darning foot attachments.

If you would like your quilting stitches to be simpler, less rigid and formal this book is for you. There is a gallery of quilts in the beginning for you to enjoy. The end of the book has 5 projects that range from beginner to experienced level. The last few pages are a "tech support" section that lists all the problems you may have, and ways to correct them.

Every quilter, no matter what your experience level, will find something helpful in this book. We will dance together!

Ann will be happy to autograph the book just for you. If you would like a special message, please e-mail Ann separately. The book is full color, 8.5 x 11 inches, 96 pages, with paper cover and sells for $26.95. Shipping is $5.50.