Reviews By Sandy Goshorn : Date November 18, 2010
Mary Mulari does beautiful work. The books shows that, however nice the photos may be, we need a book that TEACHES US HOW!! Something this book lacks. If you're looking for project ideas, this is the book for you.
If you're a beginner looking to learn HOW to do these projects, look on, this is NOT the book for you.
I was very disappointed because I expected more.
Reviews By B. DePoy : Date February 1, 2010
I really think this book is well written, easy to understand and interpret and will use it often. There were some issues I was uncomfortable with using because of insecurity of ruining a project. Not now. All explained, all understood. I have many Jeanine Twigg books, and they are ALL superb.
Reviews By Betty Pegram : Date December 9, 2012
This is another great book in the series. Fun designs. Projects are appealing and look easy to do. It is well written . I would recommend this book.
Reviews By "papdlp" : Date January 11, 2003
This book covers almost everything a machine embroiderer needs to know about embroidering on fleece. Many innovative techniques are covered by fleece expert Nancy Cornwell. The designs included on the CD are really good and can be used in many ways. In addition, Cornwell tells you how to use the designs you already have, both as they come and by taking them apart. She also covers what kinds of designs work best for fleece. The book becomes a springboard for your own creativity.
If you already have Cornwell's books on using Polar Fleece, this book is not redundant. It expands on the previous work the author has done in those books as to combining machine embroidery with fleece.
Reviews By J. L. Moore : Date January 18, 2009
Purchased this when I was new to Machine Embriodery and it is a help. When you are new to embroidery, you need all the self-helpers that you can find. This was another good tool.
Reviews By S. Ragucci : Date October 24, 2011
I purchased this for some help with ideas and helpful instruction with some of my existing designs so that I can make items for the craft shows for next year. The bonus designs are great but were just that, a bonus. Most of what you buy really don't come with a lot of instruction and I have little time for chat rooms and forums.
Reviews By Gail Rodgers : Date April 1, 2003
I just received this book in the mail today and sat down and literally devoured the information. I have had a home embroidery sewing machine for years. Just today with getting this book and Embroidery Machine Essentials: How to Stablilize, Hoop and Stitch Decorative Designs, I have finally had many of my questions and problems adressed. I can hardly wait to try out the many ideas and use the designs on the CD in many creative ways. I expect a huge improvement in my machine embroidery with the information I received from this book. This book contains many pictures and diagrams of all the techniques being featured. The best part was how the author showed the multiple ways you could use one design to extend your design/sewing capabilities.
Reviews By Yossi's Mom : Date May 25, 2003
I got this book to get me started in embroidery because in the title it said, "Basic Techniques". Really, her first book (which I got *AFTER* I got this one) is better for that. That said, it is a super book. There are super pictures, and she explains all the techniques very well. This book goes into more detail of how to do specialized embroidery projects. At first I was disappointed, because it was so thin. But it is filled with information. There is not too much repetition from her first book. If you have to choose only one of her books, then get the first one. If you are ready to do more advanced work, then move onto this one. It will put more umph into your embroidery.
The book also has a CD with a bunch of designs on it. I like the varity of the designs. She also explains very well how to tweak the designs and combine them to totally change the looks. So you really are getting a lot of information and designs for your money. Overall, I would recommend this book.
Reviews By L. Richardson : Date July 20, 2003
A great follow-up to Embroidery Machine Essentials. Clearly written and easy-to-follow instructions. If you know the basics and want to progress, this is a great project-driven book to invest in to work on your techniques.
