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TABLE OF CONTENTS
- Preface
- Introduction
- Getting Started
- Pressing vs Ironing
- Pressing Fallacies:
- Fallacy #1: Press Toward the Darker Fabric
- Fallacy #2: Never Press Seam Allowances Open
- Fallacy #3: Never Use Steam
- Fallacy #4: Never Reposition Seam Allowances
- Fallacy #5: Always Press from the Right Side
- Fallacy #6: Pressing Replaces Accurate Stitching
- Pressing Basics:
- Pressing Equipment
- Press As You Go
- Pressing Yardage
- Pressing Seams
- Speed Piecing and Pressing
- Pressing Plans:
Understanding Pressing Plans
Understanding Traffic Patterns
- Gallery
- Pressing Plans Excercises and Solutions
- Bibliography
- Meet the Author
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Title: Press for Success: Secrets for Precise and Speedy Quiltmaking
Author/Designer: Myrna Giesbrecht
Format/Publication Date: TPB:1996
Publisher: That Patchwork Place, Bothell, WA
Language: English
Page Count: 52
Book Dimensions(ht. x w.): 11" x 8 1/2"
ISBN: 1564771369
SUMMARY- This wasn't a book in my mother's collection originally. I like books that break down the bones of an operation into digestible chunks, and from what I had read of it, this seemed to fit that need - and I was right. This is a wonderful book that gives a lot of useful information on an important part of the quiltmaking process that often just gets some general hand-waving if it is addressed at all. I was deeply impressed and remained engrossed as I read through it. The information is useful, the writing style is enthusiastic and warm, and I found her instructions clear and easy to read. I think every quilter should have this book on their shelf - after they've read it a couple of times.
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