CONTEMPORARY QUILTS: Design, Surface and Stitch

by SandraMeech (Author)

• Used

  Hardcover
  2003

  $3.37

  The biggest dilemma for most quilters is where to start when they want to break away from a traditional block or prescribed design and build something original for themselves. The aim of this book is to increase the confidence in people who already know the basics of quilting and patchwork and who want to create new designs. By reviewing basic principles of design and colour, this book helps readers find sources of inspiration and ways of developing a theme. The quilter will be able to experimentwith new methods of self-expression in paper and cloth, and then take this further with ideas for stitch and embellishment. Included throughout are Artists Hints which give additional important information and the Design Classes which contain useful templates and provide valuable creative exercises that can be used in future projects.

• Used

  Paperback
  2006

  $3.57

  This book is an essential tool for quilters and stitched textile artists who want to break away from traditional designs and develop their own creativity and take their work to a whole new level. This invaluable resource includes: * Inspiration: how to interpret sources of inspiration found in the world around us to provide themes for quilts * Surfaces: creative ways to experiment with surface effects * Design: an overview of the all-important rules of design and how they can be applied to quilts * Colour: explains the basic principles to give the reader colour confidence * Stitch: discusses modern approaches to traditional techniques such as piecing and applique, free machine embroidery, mark-making and embellishment. The author's unique Design Classes and worksheets help to increase confidence through practical exercises, and the book contains over 200 stunning quilts, including examples from the best quilt artists working today.