How to Make an Animal Portrait Quilt with Rob Appell
(Show 812) Animal Quilts from the Endangered Species Quilt Projects are a specialty of Rob Appell, the Quilting Adventure Guide (aka quiltmaker, designer, author, teacher, and surfer). First he shows Ricky his Sewmando Vest, designed to keep a whole host of quilting tools within easy reach. Rob has also teamed with Michael Miller fabrics to build awareness of endangered species through quilting. Rob demonstrates how to create a clever clownfish design, and discusses his quilting process, including some great troubleshooting tips for free-motion machine quilters.
Raw Edge Applique, Applique Tips & Tricks, Fusible Applique, Rotary Cutting, Domestic Sewing Machine, Free Motion Quilting, Ergonomics for Quilting, Pictorial Quilts
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