DVD includes in-depth trapunto lessons ~ regular trapunto, shadow trapunto and color trapunto!

This book is out of print but a used copy may be ordered from amazon.com.

The Secrets of Elemental Quilting, showcases the author's creative design ideas through multiple element and pattern examples. These patterns will enhance Appliqué and Pieced quilts or can stand alone as a Wholecloth design. Longarmers, domestic machine quilters and hand quilters alike can use these elements (as many times as they like).

The Secrets of Elemental Quilting offers a peek into the unlimited potential of quilting design. The author shares her secrets for creating complex motifs out of a single, simple design. The book and DVD include 3 trapunto lessons, enabling the reader to enhance any kind of quilt.

This book is organized in 3 main sections to guide the reader in using the elements in their quilting: How to Use Elements, Patterns, and Trapunto How-To which includes instruction on Basic Trapunto, Shadow Trapunto and Color Trapunto. The accompanying DVD* offers a private lesson with Karen on these 3 Trapunto techniques.

This book is softcover, 112 pages, 120 unlimited use compound elements, and includes a 60 minute DVD*. It retails for $24.95.

P.S. - The Secrets of Elemental Quilting is a great companion workbook for Whitework Quilting.

Invite the author to teach in your space

If you are interested in inviting Karen McTavish to lecture or teach a workshop (and do a book signing) for your quilt expo, store, guild or other group, please contact her directly at karen (at) mctavishquilting (dot) com.

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