The Applique Pattern Books   Design Your Own Applique These books are unlike any other books on the market.  They have no applique blocks.  Instead, they have multiple-sized, individual patterns for applique lovers who have always wanted to create their own unique designs, but didn't want or know how to draw them. ANYONE CAN DO THIS.  You don't need an art degree to design beautiful applique blocks and borders.  Anyone - from beginner to expert -  can use the multiple-sized  patterns to change and redesign traditional or other existing blocks to fit the size, style, and mood of their quilts.  You can design your own blocks from scratch without having to draw anything!   Substitute and use patterns that match your skill level.  All patterns are lettered and numbered for easy reference.    Each book has tips and suggestions on designing tools, altering and changing patterns, designing blocks, template storage, sewing, and much more.   The Applique Pattern Book, Vol. I     by Barb Bolesta,   $17.00 US Volumn I has more traditional patterns:  170 leaves, 20 flowers, 12 hearts, 32 tulips, 29 buds and 29 calyxes, and 48 petals. There are 311 different patterns and a total of 1352 templates.  Most patterns are in at least four sizes.  Some, in as many as twelve sizes. The buds and calyxes are only in two sizes.  Permission is given to enlarge and reduce any of the pages for your personal use, only. Soft cover, 72 pages.  The blocks on the cover were all made with templates from the book.  You can print a sample page from Vol. I.                  The Applique Pattern Book, Vol. II     by Barb Bolesta,   $17.00  US Slightly more contemporary patterns of 14 ribbons & bows and how to draw them, 27 bird parts, various birdhouse shapes, roofs, and ideas, 10 flower pots & containers, 28 butterfly wings, 25 commas, 9 swags, 8 stars, 10 bells, and 34 asymmetric, 35 botanical, 16 heart-shaped, and 24 long & thin leaves.  There are 240 different patterns and a total of 1491 templates. All patterns are in at least four sizes.  Some, in as many as nine sizes.  Permission is given to enlarge and reduce any of the pages for your personal use, only.  You can print a sample page from Vol. II. Soft-cover,  72 pages.  The blocks on the cover were all made with templates from the book.  (It wasn't easy designing four applique blocks without flowers.  All the flower patterns are in book I.) Books are $17.00 US plus tax and postage.  See the Ordering page.