Take your quilts from ordinary to extraordinary Learn 10 different techniques to create art quilts by interpreting still life arrangements Unlock your inner artist with Katie's abstracting techniques Use a variety of art supplies to create designs that have personal meaning for you Includes inspiring student work created in Katie's popular workshopsAs a best-selling author and teacher, Katie draws on her two passions - art studies and art quilts - to create abstract quilts that are inspired by still life compositions.
New Ways to Indulge Your Passion for French Braid Quilts 8 all-new projects feature lots of spectacular new ways to French braid your quilts New shapes and sizes: wallhangings, table runners, multi-sided table toppers, and Christmas tree skirts New ways to use French braids: borders, variable-width and star-shapes, or with applique and variegated fabrics Spectacular new color palettes with big, bold printsTake your French braid quilts in dramatic new directions with this sequel to the bestselling French Braid Quilts.
Sustainable Fashion, Migrants, Embroidery: Ateliers of 'Social Integration' tells of community-led 'solidarity ateliers' engaged in sewing and embroidery activities which, in the Global North and Global South, are providing a vital alternative to neoliberal and neo-colonial fashion paradigms.
Make a Beautiful Embroidered Garden Come to Life Imagine an idyllic garden filled with your favourite spring flowers - now you can make it come to life with this step-by-step guide to embroidering a beautiful garden scene!
Create Quilts Using Your Own, One-of-a-Kind Printed Fabric Expand the creative possibilities of your quilting with richly colored fabric made from your own photos-it's easy!
Quilting on solid groundSome of the biggest names in quiltmaking have joined with Robert Kaufman Fabrics to share a gorgeous variety of quilts made with vibrant Kona Cotton Solids.
An exciting journey into the world of design, The Visual Dance is a presentation of nature's design basics to help you build a foundation for your own style.
A wonderful world of intricate beauty You'll be captivated by the elegance and grace of these elaborate shadow trapunto quilts-especially once you discover how easy they are to make!
Bring more beauty and balance to your quilt designs * Everything you need to know about the essentials of good design from an internationally reknowned expert * Learn about the key elements of design and how to apply strategies for success * Practice what you've learned with exercises at the end of each chapter * An inspiring gallery illustrates design concepts by many prominent quilters and artists - including Alex Anderson, Paula Nadelstern, and Ricky Tims - with over 150 images showcasing all styles of quilts and fabric art, from traditional to modern This is the design textbook for quilters.
Sophisticated Style with Simple PiecingMultiple sizes, alternative colorways, and design tips are included for all 10 project quiltsPatterns range from "e;quick and easy"e; to "e;involved but inspiring"e;Learn about color theory, fabric selection, and elements of designBuild your skills with step-by-step instruction and tips on piecing, hand or machine applique and quilting, and finishingThis is your "e;go-to"e; book for contemporary quiltmaking!
Inspired art quilt design for quilters of all levelsAwaken your inner artist with this inspiring guide to the seven steps of designing successful art quilts.
Celebrate the Possibilities of friendship Create four projects in Possibilities' signature style with this new Pattern Pack A quilt, two wall hangings, and a tote combine piecing with easy fusible applique Mix & match these versatile applique elements and full-size templates to design your own cheerful pattern, tooShow off your love for handmade with these new, colorful quilt projects from Possibilities.
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.
Beautiful, versatile bags featuring kraft*tex With three exterior designs to choose from, plus mix-and-match pockets and closure choices, you can make exactly the bag you want!
Memorable spaces, reimagined in fabric Your childhood home, an old family caravan, the incredible skyscraper in your city - these are all wonderful subjects that deserve to be re-created in fabric.
Conjure up a Chicago Christmas with these charming projects No matter where you live, Marshall Field's is a name that immediately conjures up images of the big department store in Chicago.