Picture Piecing
Author: Cynthia England
Publisher:
Published: 2002
Total Pages: 132
ISBN-13: 9780972096300
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Pictorial Quilts
Author: Carolyn Vosburg Hall
Publisher:
Published: 1993
Total Pages: 180
ISBN-13: 9780801982453
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Offers advice on creating a pictorial quilt by stressing the process of developing imagery, arranging space, and choosing a technique, and summarizes such techniques as tranferring, drawing, piecing, quilting, embroidery, and appliqueing.
Photo-Inspired Art Quilts
Author: Leni Levenson Wiener
Publisher: Krause Publications
Published: 2009-06-12
Total Pages: 128
ISBN-13: 9780896898042
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →An art quilt is a unique and original work of art done in fabric, layered with batting and backed just like a traditional quilt. Most often, they are made to hang on a wall as decoration. In this book, learn how to identify an appropriate photo for an art quilt, how to translate that photo into a fabric collage, and how to accent and/or embellish it using thread painting, raw-edge machine appliqué and fabric collage. A bonus DVD hosted by Nancy Zieman compliments the instruction featured in the book.
Artful Improv
Author: Cindy Grisdela
Publisher: C&T Publishing Inc
Published: 2016-10-01
Total Pages: 99
ISBN-13: 1617452629
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →“Do away with patterns and embrace your creative spirit with this vibrant and fun book.” —Quilting Arts With simple design principles, you can create unique improvisational quilts. Without using patterns, learn five easy piecing techniques for your improvisational toolbox (including circles, blocks, and strips), and watch the art unfold before your eyes. Focus on color combos and negative space to discover your personal style—and then add dazzling texture with free-motion quilting. Also included is information on hanging finished art quilts without a sleeve, plus tried and true improv tips to encourage creative play.
Textile Artist: Small Art Quilts
Author: Deborah O'Hare
Publisher: National Geographic Books
Published: 2018-04-03
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 178221450X
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →An inspiring look into the world of creative textile-making, illustrated with beautiful textile pieces. This inspiring book guides the reader through Deborah's creative and inventive textile work: from painting fabrics and building textures to embellishing with hand and machine stitching. This book contains a wealth of inspiration for any textile artist, showing them how to create gorgeous, textured pieces of art.
Adventures in Improv Quilts
Author: Cindy Grisdela
Publisher: C&T Publishing Inc
Published: 2021-09-25
Total Pages: 100
ISBN-13: 1644030705
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →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!
Art Quilts Unfolding
Author: Nancy Bavor
Publisher:
Published: 2018-10-28
Total Pages: 352
ISBN-13: 9780764356261
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →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.
Pictorial Art Quilt Guidebook
Author: Leni Levenson Wiener
Publisher: C&T Publishing Inc
Published: 2014-06-01
Total Pages: 132
ISBN-13: 160705745X
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Turn photos into fabulous fabric art collages You’ll be surprised how easy it is to transform a photo into gallery-worthy fabric art with Leni Wiener’s simple methods. Leni walks you step by step through choosing the right fabrics; creating patterns with free software; depicting common elements, such as grass, trees, water, and faces; layering and sewing your collages; and finishing your work for display. Loaded with inspiring photos, this guide is a virtual art class in a book. • Complete patterns and instructions for two quilts help get you started • Use the included Art Quilter’s Value Scale to choose the perfect fabrics for your quilts
The Complete Photo Guide to Art Quilting
Author: Susan Stein
Publisher: Creative Publishing International
Published: 2012-06-01
Total Pages: 224
ISBN-13: 161058399X
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →This comprehensive how-to book explores all the concepts and techniques involved in creating art quilts, including composition and design; making whole-cloth, pieced, and appliquéd art quilts; fabric manipulation and surface design; quilting/stitching; embellishing; and working in a series. Readers will find easy access to information with step-by-step directions and hundreds of full-color photos for clear understanding. Easy projects provide opportunities for the reader to try the techniques, and galleries of art quilts by various fabric artists offer beautiful examples and enticing inspiration.
Creating Art Quilts with Panels
Author: Joyce Hughes
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing
Published: 2021-02-01
Total Pages: 379
ISBN-13: 1607656892
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Discover how to transform premade fabric panels and thread into one-of-a-kind art quilts! Award-winning quilter and fiber artist Joyce Hughes will show you how to use a variety of decorating and customizing techniques – from thread painting to trapunto – to add dimension and texture. Complete 6 step-by-step projects with full-color photography that feature seasonal panels, beautiful florals, holiday designs, and gorgeous landscapes.
