Gina Perkes owns and operates a quilting training facility and Innova longarm dealership, The Copper Needle. The recipient of numerous awards, Gina travels to guilds and conferences teaching her techniques on domestic and longarm machines. She lives in Payson, Arizona.
Applique and quilt as you go, at the same time. Use the skill-building projects to perfect your technique. Techniques are suitable for all machines. Save time doing both tasks at once and create raw-edge, fusible and turned-edge applique. There's a step-by-step guide to applique methods, guide to stitching your applique with some unusual but workable ideas. Free motion, couching and bobbin work. The projects are simple but are useful for beginners. YarnsandFabrics.co.uk