Book Description
Getting ready for your first machine quilt project could not be easier. This must-have book will provide everything you need to know to start your journey. This reliable resource covers all aspects of beginning machine quilting. The author walks the reader through how to begin the process, no matter what kind of sewing machine you may own. In this book, you will find full definitions of all the supplies, complete explanations of techniques, help with quilting decisions, information on marking quilt tops and basting, tips on handling the bulk of quilts, and finishing options. Four practice projects will get you started. AUTHORBIO: Sue Nickels has taught machine quilting and applique techniques for ten years. She has made quilts for over 20 years, starting with hand techniques and gradually focusing on machine work. A regular teacher at The Icehouse in Grayling, Michigan, she has also taught and lectured at American Quilter's Society (AQS) National Quilting Association and International Quilt Association shows. REVIEW: Getting ready for your first machine quilt project could not be easier. This reliable resource covers all aspects of machine quilting as this award-winning quilter walks you through the process.
Customer Reviews:
Just like the class.......2007-05-16
I actually took the Machine Quilting class from Sue Nickels. It was a great class and the book has all the information contained in the class. It has helped me so much to have the book as I would rather be sewing in class instead of taking notes. I highly recommend that you take Sue's class but if you cannot the book has everything we learned in the class explained thoroughly. If you can take the class I recommend that you also get the book. Great class - great book!!
Great Book.......2007-05-16
This is a great book for anyone who is interested in machine quilting. It has step by step directions and sample pieces to practice on. Great color photographs.
Machine Quilting A Primer Of Tecniques.......2005-08-06
It is always a great experience to buy books from you.I know that I will get the merchandise in speedy time and in great shape.
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Great Primer!.......2005-02-03
As a beginning short arm quilter, I found this book to be very informative and thought out. Although the focus is more on the stationary machine quilting, I found many helpful tips and ideas for improving my quilting skills! Sue encourages the PPP's (practise, practise, practise)of quilting by creating beautiful practise sampler mini quilts. Beginning stationary machine quilters will benefit from the information on how to plan your quilting stategy and bundle bulky quilts through sewing machine. Illustrates many quilting patterns and how to plan for machine quilting. Includes info on various threads and importance of thread tension.. Hope I've said enough and not too much :o) ...5 star worthy!
Great.......2005-01-08
Great book!!.. This is the book from which I finally figured out how to stipple!...I studied her stippling pattern, and then it fell into place...Thanks, Sue..
Book Description
Convenient collection of 60 patterns, specially designed to make machine quilting quick and easy. Featured are traditional feather designs, florals, geometrics, corners, borders, and many more. Includes clear, easy-to-follow instructions on machine stitching and other essentials. For quilters at all levels of expertise.
Customer Reviews:
definitely worth the price.......2005-10-28
i can agree with some of the other reviewers that these are not necessarily the most stunning machine quilting patterns available (for stunning, try joyce mori's books, the newest of which includes continuous line designs).
however, there is a nice balance of traditional, contemporary, and cutesy patterns, and the bonus of directional arrows for some of the patterns so that the quilter doesn't have to waste time tracing the correct pathway. these patterns may not be useful for an heirloom quilt, but they will be a great convenience for baby and childrens' quilts which are expected to disintegrate eventually. some are shown in one or two combinations and directions to demonstrate how they could be changed.
any beginner who works her way through these designs will definitely be ready for any machine quilting she wants. more experienced quilters will be able to find useful patterns and ideas.
Great beginning book for machine quilting.......2005-03-08
I've been making quilts--or rather quilt tops--for years. This affordable book gave me the info I needed to plunge into machine quilting. I just did my first design tonight and am very pleased with the results. There are probably books with more patterns and nicer patterns out there, but if you are just beginning, this book will tell you what you need to know and give you some patterns to start with at an unbeatable price. You can then experiment with this little volume and invest in more expensive books when you have "gotten the hang of it" and know which types of patterns you want more of. My appetite has been whetted.
Good Value.......2004-03-18
You may not use all of the designs; however, at this price, who cares. The patterns are easy to sew and are easy to transfer. Good combination of styles. This book has something for any beginner.
Traditional yes but not pretty.......2003-06-06
Yes the quilting designs are tradtional but they are not pretty
and they are very hard to do. (Harder than this beginner could manage at least :-( Instead I would recommend their other book, Amish Machine Quilting Patterns, which is just superb but is not a complete replacement for this one.
The best thing in both books is the intro of how to package, hold and transfer the designs. Great ideas here. What is particularly special about this one though is that it is very good in giving you projects on building your skills. These sections could be invaluable (they helped me with my regular sewing) and should not be skipped. (The Amish book does not have the same skill builder section. )
So this book is a mixed bag and had the designs been prettier I would have scored it higher particularly because of the skills section, but I consider the beauty aspect rather important. This is rather subjective so look at this book and see what you need more. For the price it's a great tutorial.
Traditional.......2002-03-30
This book is full of traditional mostly border designs. Very well-written directions. Can't wait to try them out.
Book Description
Take your appliqu to a new level of ease. International prize-winning quiltmakers Sue Nickels and Pat Holly show just how easy it is to create beautiful finished quilt projects with their new fusing methods. Even fussy pieces have sharp points, neat edges, and no seam allowances to turn under. And best yet, the resulting quilts are soft and flexibleunlike many quilts made with traditional fusing methods.These two masters of machine quiltmaking show you tricks of the trade to make your own masterpiece. Even beginning appliqurs will find this method accessible and easy to learn. The book is liberally laced with illustrations. Pats Pointers and Sues Solutions provide handy hints to make the fusible appliqu even easier and more fun.A number of other techniques are served up to entice the quilter to enrich her quilts with simple embellishments, such as very narrow bias stems, couched thread details, and really tiny circles. Quilters learn to create their own embroidered background fabrics, embellished bindings, and looped edges, through five charming, fusible appliqu projects in the book.
Customer Reviews:
Great patterns.......2007-01-03
This is a really nice applique book. The patterns are great with easy to follow directions. The colors used and designs are pretty and I will be referring to this book many times.
A real treasure trove of ideas.......2006-07-08
Have done raw edge applique for many years, but this book is just filled with great tips, ideas, and wonderfully creative projects. It is absolutely greeat
Book Description
Explore three wonderful techniques of applique on your sewing machine. Instructions on invisible, template and starch, and raw-edge fusible machine applique are the key to developing good applique skills. Achieve the look of hand applique. Thirty-six patterns, plus a bonus Heart and Hand pattern, are included to make three gorgeous sampler quilts. AUTHORBIO: Sue Nickels has taught machine quilting and applique techniques for ten years. She has made quilts for over 20 years, starting with hand techniques and gradually focusing on machine work. A regular teacher at The Icehouse in Grayling, Michigan, she has also taught and lectured at American Quilter's Society (AQS) National Quilting Association and International Quilt Association shows. REVIEW: The book provides many patterns that can easily be interchanged or used in different combinations.Considered a 'fine quilting guide' and a 'recommended pick' by Reviewers Bookwatch, September 2001.
Customer Reviews:
Don't judge a book by its cover........2007-01-17
I almost passed this book by because I don't like the motif of hands; I thought the content inside might be too cute or tacky. I did buy it though, and I can't wait to use it. The patterns are beautiful and many and they are all Baltimore style with a quarter of the pattern, so that it fits on the page. They can be easily traced or photocopied to use in any way one sees fit.
My go-to gal for machine appliqué.......2007-01-05
I started out as a hand appliquér. When I decided to learn fusible machine appliqué, I took this book off the shelf time and time again to refresh my memory on the steps, tips, and tricks involved, including how to get around corners and handle points. Sue's book is an excellent reference. Plentiful, detailed illustrations show exact needle positions and what the stitches should look like. Thanks Sue! You are my go-to gal for raw-edge machine appliqué.
Kay Mackenzie
Author, Teapots to Appliqué
No turning under raw edges.......2005-09-01
I first saw Sue Nickel's on "Simply Quilts" with Alex Anderson, demonstrating her techniques. This method of applique looks as good as the kind you turn under the raw edges, but it takes alot less time. Sue also has a technique where you remove the inside of the fusible web so the applique isn't so hard. If you want a book on all kinds of applique techniques, then I would recommend Harriet Hargrave's "Mastering Machine Applique". I like Sue's approach to applique the best.
Machine Applique A Sampler of Techniques........2005-08-06
I am always pleased by the speedy service and the condition and the quailty of the merchandise.
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Revolutionizing!.......2003-05-28
I am a relatively new appliquer and I haven't read many books on applique. After reading this book, my applique was revolutionized! I learned how to use freezer paper and fabric glue to machine applique (why didn't I think of that!).
Until now I have only appliqued by hand or using the fusible method. I don't like the raw-edge look, however, so I really gained a lot of value from Sue Nickel's insights on using glue.
If you haven't tried the iron-and glue method using freezer paper for machine applique that looks like it was done by hand, this book will inspire you!
There are lots of templates to try out her different methods and you can create a very traditional looking quilt from her patterns.
Book Description
Traditional hand-quilted Amish designs are translated into easy-to-use sewing machine patterns. The 83 designs — including flowers, feathers, cables, baskets, stars and more — can be adapted in size, shape, or any other aspect. A brief history of the Amish, diagrams, and simple instructions are included.
Customer Reviews:
Good, useful book.......2000-05-12
A useful tool for the machine quilting library. There are about 50 templates including very basic, simple designs, plus flowers (lots and lots of them), baskets, stars, leaves, hearts, and combinations. Each template is shown on one page along with a diagram showing arrows of how to sew the design with only one starting point. Some designs do require multiple starting points but many are single-line (although much turning) designs. Some corner designs are shown and some attention is given to patterns that turn a corner. About half the patterns are the kind that might be used in a quilt block (not continuous border-type designs), such as tulips, stars, or baskets. I was looking more for new continuous-line, border-type patterns and did not see much new in that area. One page provides a detailed diagram showing how to quilt feathers. Being more of a beginner-level, self-taught quilter, the feathers always looked too difficult to me. But now I see clearly how to proceed and might actually try this design!
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This digital document is an article from Modern Machine Shop, published by Thomson Gale on February 1, 2007. The length of the article is 1167 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.
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Title: Blade grinding's need for speed: a grinding technique akin to high speed machining offers an alternate method for grinding nickel-alloy blades and vanes used in turbine engines.
Author: Derek Korn
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Modern Machine Shop (Magazine/Journal)
Date: February 1, 2007
Publisher: Thomson Gale
Volume: 79
Issue: 9
Page: 98(3)
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This digital document is a journal article from Safety Science, published by Elsevier in . The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Media Library immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.
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This paper deals with selected problems of human factors in the design of process control systems. The argument is that although there are already some legal obligations to take human factors into account, practical experience shows that this is not done adequately and sufficiently. Two types of human-machine interfaces are distinguished, i.e. the task interface and the interaction interface. The design philosophy of process engineers seems to aim at automating all safety critical functions, which is called into question based on the available ergonomics evidence. For the interaction interface examples are presented, showing a further substantial neglect of basic human factors principles, which in turn results in increased operator strain during system failures. It is argued that there is a demand for immediate action, i.e. for the application of existing human factors knowledge in process control system design, for a professional evaluation of human factors in process control systems, and for research on possibilities of using new technologies that assist the operator in controlling the process control system.
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This digital document is an article from Tooling & Production, published by Nelson Publishing on October 1, 1996. The length of the article is 1182 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.
From the supplier: Ciba-Geigy Corp. has developed a new polyurethane material which is ideal for nickel electroform tooling applications. Called Ren Shape 540 board, the new material has a nonporous surface finish, lends itself easily to computer-numerical-control machining and producer dimensionally accurate mandrels. Ren Shape 540 can reportedly cut tooling costs by 60% while bringing down production lead time by some 50%.
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Title: Nickel electroformed tools spread products to market.
Author: Jim Logsdon
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Tooling & Production (Magazine/Journal)
Date: October 1, 1996
Publisher: Nelson Publishing
Volume: v62
Issue: n7
Page: p17(3)
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Title: Nickel shells bring shorter lead times and faster cycles to blow molding. (Blow Molding Close-Up).(Brief Article)
Author: Robert Leaversuch
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Plastics Technology (Magazine/Journal)
Date: February 1, 2002
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Volume: 48
Issue: 2
Page: 41(1)
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The updated edition of the classic text on selection and procurement
For more than a decade, Purchasing: Selection and Procurement for the Hospitality Industry has set the standard for how the principles and practice of purchasing have been taught at universities, colleges, and culinary schools. Now, in its Fifth Edition, this cornerstone volume has been revised to address the latest technological tools used in the industry today.
The new lead author of this latest edition has maintained the exceptional coverage that has made this book an industry standard, giving in-depth attention to ordering procedures, distribution systems, supplier channels, price and payment, storage and security, and specifications for food and nonfood items such as furniture, fixtures, and equipment. In addition, every chapter has been supplemented with technology applications to help readers become savvy with industry programs. This book also features a companion Web site that connects readers to professional purchasing sites in order to develop real-world skills. Chapters on produce, dairy, eggs, poultry, fish, meat, beverages, and other products have been updated to include current trends.
Purchasing is important reading for students in hospitality, restaurant management, or culinary arts programs and is an easy-to-use guide for professionals working in foodservice or lodging operations who conduct training courses on purchasing goods and hospitality services.
Customer Reviews:
Good information, bad organization.......2004-02-25
I had to use this book as a text for a purchasing course I took and was frustrated to no end by its lack of organization. The different sections often repeat and even contradict themselves, although this improves substantially when you get to the chapters in the second half of the book on specific categories of items to be purchased. Each chapter is followed by a list of 30-40 "important words and concepts," most of which aren't defined or explained in the chapter but just mentioned in passing. Some of them aren't even mentioned in the chapter, and many of them appear on two or three different lists. The index is so limited as to be next to useless, and there is no glossary. I found myself continuously referring to other books and internet resources to get the information I needed, not because it wasn't in the book, but because I couldn't *find* it.
That said, the content of the book is thorough and well thought-out. Though I wouldn't recommend it as a textbook or desk reference, reading through it would give a novice buyer a good grounding in the principles of purchasing.
Awesome Book!!.......2001-12-12
This text is very easy to use. It covers just about every aspect of purchasing in the hospitality industry, and makes it simple to find what you're looking for. The information is very straight-forward, and it's written in plain english for anyone to understand.
Good book!!!.......2001-12-08
This book is very informative and well-organized. It's very easy to find what you're looking for...and it's got it all when it comes to information that pertains to purchasing for the industry. Very up-to-date...I especially liked the "Technology Applications for Purchasing" chapter.
A Comprehensive Understanding to Purchasing in the Hospitali.......2001-01-08
This textbook succinctly outlines and dicusses purchasing processes in the hospitality industry. It is therefore essential for any nonpurchasing agent who wants a comprehensive view of the purchasing function and activities to understand the management of a successful operation. The book has a lot of useful hands-on information and would be valuable to any person who will be assuming any purchasing related activities in the hospitality industry. As one who has studied hospitality management and worked in the industry, the detailed explanations are very precise and correct and very instructive. The book is recommended for nonpurchasing agents, but I recommend it for anyone who wants to understand one of managements' biggest headaches: purchasing.
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