Start on the path to art quilting success! For anyone inspired to make art quilts, this visual reference will help you gain the practical tools and inspiration you need to translate your ideas to fabric. Get an intro to surface design (including dyeing and printing on fabric), embellishing quilts, working in a series, and quilting by hand and machine, all from some of the biggest names in quilting arts, with step-by-step photos and illustrations.

About the Author

Lindsay Conner is a writer, editor, and sewist. A Craftsy blogger and Baby Lock designer, she designs patterns for books and magazines. The author of Modern Bee - 13 Quilts to Make with Friends, Lindsay lives in Indianapolis with her family. lindsaysews.com, craftbuds.com

Reviews

If you have ever wondered want an art quilt is, or how to make one, this is the book for you. Chapter 1 covers Design theory and inspiration; chapter 2 Supplies and tools; chapter 3 is all about fabric whilst chapter 4 will tell you all about surface design; chapter 5 delves into dimension; chapter 6 deals with quilting and chapter 7 rounds everything off nicely with finishing and presentation. There is also a glossary and index. Each chapter has mini essays by different quilters. Offers tips for beginners. Brief ideas on how to design, use colour, fuse, dye, paint, stamping, printing, texture, needle felting, overlays, cords, embellishments, creative stitch, thread painting, quilting by hand and machine, bindings, hanging options, sleeves and labels. Small bites of information but too brief for anything but beginners.

-- Karen Platt * www.karenplatt.co.uk *



Book Information
ISBN 9781617457234
Author Lindsay Conner
Format Paperback
Page Count 176
Imprint Stash Books
Publisher C & T Publishing
Weight(grams) 506g
Dimensions(mm) 240mm * 190mm * 18mm