Quiltmaker's Colour Workshop: A Practical Guide to Understanding Colour and Choosing Fabrics

by Bill Kerr (Author), Bill Kerr (Author), Weeks Ringle (Author)

• Used

  Paperback
  2006

  $17.00

  Colour is the key element in creating a beautiful quilt. Yet many people are intimidated when choosing fabrics because they don't understand basic principles of colour theory - from what colours best complement others to what type of mood certain colour combinations will evoke. Quiltmaker's Colour Workshop helps quilters understand how a skilful use of colour can turn an ordinary quilt design into an exquisite one. First readers are lead through a clear explanation of colour theory and how it relates to quilts. Then they are treated to a stunning collection of 15 quilts, by some of America's most respected quiltmakers, with the fine qualities of each fully explored. There's also a gallery of 20 further quilts, ranging from traditional to contemporary, which offers inspiration for quilters of all styles. On the practical side there are: 15 colour exploration ideas, a guide to choosing fabrics, and a handy worksheet to use as a guide while shopping. Best of all, the book features templates for 4 beautiful, colourful quilts by the highly acclaimed authors.