Author: Irene Roderick Publisher: Penguin ISBN: 0593331427 Category : Crafts & Hobbies Languages : en Pages : 431
Book Description
An original and unique process for designing and constructing improvisational quilts developed by Irene Roderick. This book appeals to beginning and advanced quilters who are looking for a new creative and artistic method of quilt design and construction. A handbook for quilters who want to expand their skills and make unique, personal expressions instead of following traditional quilt methods. The author's approach is fluid and intuitive, inviting you to tap into your imagination and ingenuity in order to create one-of-a-kind quilts in your own creative voice. The book provides instructions for design and construction accompanied by tips and tools to enable you to work freely without preconceived ideas of where the process leads. She will ask you to learn to trust your personal experiences and instincts so that you can develop your own personal style.
Author: Maria Shell Publisher: C&T Publishing Inc ISBN: 1617454974 Category : Crafts & Hobbies Languages : en Pages : 100
Book Description
Explore new options in improvisational piecing and empower your creativity! Cut and combine solid-color fabrics to create your own “prints”—stripes, polka dots, chevrons, plaids, and more. Forget the rules (and even your ruler) as you piece colorful solids into compelling quilt designs. Use color, pattern, and repetition to develop your personal design aesthetic as you stitch freely to create unique quilts that pack a punch!
Author: Lucie Summers Publisher: David and Charles ISBN: 1446361608 Category : Crafts & Hobbies Languages : en Pages : 437
Book Description
Learn how to create twelve stunning contemporary quilts and develop your own designs using improvisational methods. Take inspiration from simple objects to create twelve beautiful, contemporary quilt blocks. Create original quilts from each block design and adapt them to your own style. Learn how to interpret print, pattern and shapes into unique quilting ideas and experiment with a range of innovative techniques for impressive, professional results. Inside you’ll find techniques such as square piecing, basket weave, half-square triangles, chevrons, quarter circles and portholes. So, if you love fabric and color, take a step into the world of improv quilting.
Author: Rayna Gillman Publisher: C&T Publishing Inc ISBN: 1617454451 Category : Crafts & Hobbies Languages : en Pages : 100
Book Description
A natural follow-up to the best-selling Create Your Own Free-Form Quilts, this book applies Rayna’s no rules, no mistakes, no worries style to modern quilting. Starting with strips and geometric shapes, you’ll cut and sew without patterns, required yardage, or complicated diagrams. This freeing method lets you create modern quilts organically as you follow your instincts, ask "what if...?", and experiment with scale, color, value, and placement.
Author: Rayna Gillman Publisher: C&T Publishing Inc ISBN: 1607052652 Category : Crafts & Hobbies Languages : en Pages : 97
Book Description
Discover there’s no such thing as a mistake when you learn how to create original designs with this no-rules method of quilting. • Create one-of-a-kind quilts with free-form cutting and piecing • Discover how to spontaneously combine your own original units and design as you go! • Blend hand-prints and hand-dyes with commercial fabrics to create truly original quilts Enjoy the freedom of free-form! In this follow-up to Create Your Own Hand-Printed Cloth, Rayna shares her “can’t make a mistake” approach to designing quilts. Learn how to how to trust your instincts so you can work more intuitively, and develop a new appreciation for the therapy of sewing without a plan. With these new skills, you can create new work from leftovers and scraps, dig into those favorite fabrics, and transform all those unfinished projects!
Author: Jean Wells Publisher: C&T Publishing Inc ISBN: 1617455253 Category : Crafts & Hobbies Languages : en Pages : 116
Book Description
In this updated edition of best-selling Intuitive Color & Design, Jean's workshop assignments get your creative juices flowing, giving you challenges to expand your quilting horizons. Start by learning to see line and color; study the nuts and bolts of design; develop your color work and composition; and when you get stuck, there's expert advice on problem solving. Design and piece spectacular, free-form quilts you'd never have guessed you could create!
Author: Jacquie Gering Publisher: Penguin ISBN: 1620331535 Category : Crafts & Hobbies Languages : en Pages : 177
Book Description
From two pioneers of today's modern quilting movement, Quilting Modern teaches quilters how to use improvisational techniques to make graphic, contemporary quilts and quilted projects. Explore seven core techniques and multiple projects using each technique--all presented with detailed instructions. Also included is step-by-step direction from Jacquie Gering and Katie Pedersen on tools, materials, and quilting basics, as well as expert advice on color and design. New and seasoned quilting artists will love making stunning bed, wall hanging, pillowcase, and table accessory quilts with this must-have resource. Quilting Modern is a field guide for quilters who strive to break free from tradition and yearn to explore improvisational work. Quilters can make the 21 projects in the book, but will also come away with the new knowledge and skills to apply to their own unique designs. In Quilting Modern, quilters will find the support, structure, and encouragement they need to explore their own creativity and artistic vision.
Author: Carole Lyles Shaw Publisher: ISBN: 9780990771111 Category : Languages : en Pages : 80
Book Description
More than a book of quilt patterns, Madly Modern Quilts will help new and seasoned quilters learn how to use modern quilt design principles and piecing techniques to create contemporary quilts. Included are several quilt projects with detailed instructions--including projects with additional sizes and easy ways to change and customize the design. Carole Lyles Shaw, a sought after modern quilt teacher and designer, provides step-by-step explanations for each project.This book will appeal to all types of quilters--whether you consider yourself traditional, transitional, contemporary, modern or simply a quilter who embraces all aspects of the quilt world. Quilters who might be feeling a bit intimidated about the 'modern quilt rules' will be able to comfortably explore what modern quilting is all about. Included are quilts that a beginner quilter can easily master and more advanced projects that will help all quilters stretch their improvisational quilting design and piecing skills. The book includes guidance on two key modern techniques: improvisationally pieced blocks and two types of freehand curved blocks. After making these projects, quilters will leave with confidence in their ability to explore their own unique vision and make any quilt project uniquely their own.
Author: Rachel Hauser Publisher: Lucky Spool ISBN: 9781940655369 Category : Color in design Languages : en Pages : 0
Book Description
Forget the dry color theory! This guide is fun, conversational, practical, and beautifully inspiring. The one-of-a-kind resource for modern quilters includes hands-on exercises with a true workbook approach to help evaluate color choices. A 150-color swatch card is included.
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