New Directions

Author: SAQA (STUDIO ART QUILT ASSOCIATES INC.)
Publisher: Exploring Art Quilts with Saqa
ISBN: 9780764359989
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 160

Book Description
This high-powered mix for all who make and appreciate contemporary art quilting begins the creativity-inspiring series Exploring Art Quilts with SAQA. Its book-and-journal-blend format with 350 photos reveals today's latest work and designs and also serves as a long-term creative reference. Be inspired by interviews, gorgeous art quilt photos, and current creations by members of Studio Art Quilt Associates, Inc. (SAQA), the renowned international organization dedicated to promoting the art quilt. Meet 16 artists living around the world, including stories on their beginnings as art quilters. Peer at every detail in photos from four of SAQA's recent exhibitions, showing the range of content being produced today. A series of articles examine art being made in various locales; France, Japan, and the United Kingdom are included in this volume. Finally, learn from the work of SAQA's Juried Artist members in 10 themed image galleries highlighting the range and complexity of their art.

Around the World

Author: SAQA (Studio Art Quilt Associates, Inc.)
Publisher: Schiffer Publishing
ISBN: 9780764362255
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 176

Book Description
This high-powered mix for all who make and appreciate contemporary art quilting is the second installment of the creativity-inspiring series Exploring Art Quilts with SAQA, which blends book-and-journal format with ---over 300 photos revealing today's latest works and designs. It also serves as a long-term creative reference. Be inspired by interviews, gorgeous art quilt photos, and current creations by members of Studio Art Quilt Associates, Inc. (SAQA), the renowned international organization dedicated to promoting the art quilt. Meet 12 artists living around the world, including stories on their beginnings as art quilters. Peer at every detail in photos from five of SAQA's recent exhibitions, showing the range of content being produced today. A series of articles examine art being made in various locales: Australia & New Zealand, Norway, and South Africa are included in this volume. Finally, learn from the work of SAQA's Juried Artist members in seven themed image galleries highlighting the range and complexity of their art.

Museum Quality

Author: Saqa (Studio Art Quilt Associates Inc )
Publisher: Schiffer Craft
ISBN: 9780764364754
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 176

Book Description
The ideal mix for those who make and appreciate contemporary art quilts: reveals today's latest works and designs ---(650+ photos), interviews with influencers, and creativity-inspiring insights on five top museums' collections.

Art Quilts Unfolding

Author: Nancy Bavor
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780764356261
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 352

Book Description
From 1965 through today, the art quilt movement has grown to become one of the most exciting art forms of the 21st century. Until now, there has not been a comprehensive, chronological history of the studio art quilt, which has become an international phenomenon. This feast for the eyes offers full-color images of 400 masterpieces along with engaging interviews and profiles of 58 influential artists, key leaders, important events, and significantcollections. Organized by decade, an additional 182 international artists' works are featured. An introduction by Janet Koplos, former senior editor of Art in America, and a conclusion by Ulysses Grant Dietz, emeritus chief curator of the Newark Museum, help us to understand the impact and the future of the art. This publication originated with Studio Art Quilt Associates, a non-profit professional organization founded in 1989 and now serving 3,500 members in nearly forty countries.

Adventures in Improv Quilts

Author: Cindy Grisdela
Publisher: C&T Publishing Inc
ISBN: 1644030705
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 100

Book Description
Take on color and creativity with improv quilting! Find inspiration in Improv and start your journey with bold colors and unique designs! Improv expert Cindy Grisdela shares the design principles and construction strategies for successful quilts every time. Explore three different ways to create improvisationally, from the easiest—using one block in different colors and orientations—to combining block units using various techniques—to aspirational, free cutting the entire quilt and designing it on the wall before sewing. Finished creations result in one-of-a-kind artwork! Master three different improvisational styles to create original works of art Design and construction process made easy with expert strategies Guided exercises will have you creating stunning Improv quilts in no time!

It's All About the Face

Author: Cindy Richard
Publisher: Quilted Portraits and More, LLC
ISBN: 9781736054406
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 104

Book Description
How do you "Quilt a Face?" How do you bring your favorite people to life with fabric? Fabric portrait artists and teachers, Phyllis Cullen and Cindy Richard, show you how to create amazing, true-to-life portraits! "It's All About the Face" was born when the authors realized there was little available instruction about how to quilt faces. Having taught the subject for years, they decided to collaborate. Capturing the essence of a subject is the goal. Phyllis and Cindy have applied the rules of fine art to quilting faces. The book offers in-depth direction - even if you cannot draw, have never taken an art class or even a sewing class. Using large, full color, detailed images as examples, the authors lead the reader step by step through the process of: - Composing a portrait so it tells a story and WOWS the viewer - Using digital technology to reveal the values in every face - Selecting fabrics - Creating a totally recognizable fabric collage - Quilting your masterpiece by following anatomical contours The authors offer tips about lighting, taking reference photos, and photographing your finished quilts. They make recommendations about needles, thread, surface design, and even how to please the judges! Finally, Phyllis, who is also a doctor, touches on ways to keep your hands healthy. Cindy and Phyllis want you to succeed! They offer classes and workshops to support the book and stand ready to answer your questions and help you with your projects. They feel confident that anyone who follows their instructions will get a great start on the fascinating journey that is "All About the Face!"

The Art Quilt

Author: Penny McMorris
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 148

Book Description
This one-of-a-kind book showcases unique quilts created for walls--"art quilts" that combine unusual techniques and materials that will inspire anyone seeking new quilting frontiers. More than 50 full-color inserts let quilters see how quilting artists express themselves through various media and 28 full-page, full-color plates illustrate a wealth of beautiful quilts.

Joyful Stitching

Author: Laura Wasilowski
Publisher: C&T Publishing Inc
ISBN: 1617455687
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 68

Book Description
Stitch playful projects Dive into Laura’s delightful world of embroidery and learn how to create small, free-form embroidery pieces that are alive with color and texture. With instructions for 21 basic embroidery stitches and 6 projects, all in Laura’s signature colorful, whimsical style, you’ll transform a flat, plain surface into a joyful, design-packed art piece. Stitch on wool, felt, or silk, and enjoy the simple pleasure of slow stitching. Includes a gallery of display ideas, as well as additional ideas for using free-form stitching. • Begin with simple shapes and fill them with improvisational stitchery • Change up the provided designs, swapping out colors and trying new stitch combinations, to create your own unique work • From popular, best-selling author and teacher Laura Wasilowski

The Quilt Block Book

Author: Nancy Wick
Publisher: Creative Publishing International
ISBN: 1589237781
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 195

Book Description
The Quilt Block Book teaches quick-pieced, foundation-pieced, and appliqué construction methods, with photographs and diagrams for 75 blocks. Links to online patterns allow you to print out patterns for the blocks.

500 Art Quilts

Author: Ray Hemachandra
Publisher: Lark Crafts
ISBN: 9781600590580
Category : Art quilts
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
A collection of 500 international art quilts.