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An in-depth look at the art and inspirations of award-winning quilt artist Ruth B. McDowell. A feast for the eyes, this classic book features many of Ruth's finest art quilts. She shares her inspirations and ideas, methods of working, construction tips, quiltmaking philosophy, and images of quilts made over the past 25 years. The book begins where Ruth began - with her first quilt - and leads you through her progression into one of today's most prominent quilt artists. Enjoy the heartwarming stories and share in the difficulties that Ruth faced along the way. This book is a must for every quiltmaker's library. Quilters around the world can look forward to collecting each book in this new Art and Inspirations series.
$29.95, softcover
Start Quilting with Alex Anderson Six Projects for First-Time Quilters
Alex Anderson, author of Quilts for Fabric Lovers, Simply
Stars, and host of HGTV's "Simply Quilts", brings you Start Quilting, the ultimate
book for beginning quiltmakers. Alex eases you into the world of rotary cut
quiltmaking by discussing the equipment, fabrics, and basic techniques necessary
for constructing a quilt. By the end of the third chapter you'll be ready to
start your first project and can choose from the six simple wall quilt patterns
included in the book. Alex walks you through each project in a clear and
concise manner.
$12.95, soft cover
Simply Stars - Quilts That Sparkle
Alex teaches every quilter how to make stunning star quilts.
The book examines the star blocks that are composed of four basic shapes: squares,
rectangles, triangles, and diamonds. Using Alex's student-tested short cuts,
you can achieve dynamic results with a few simple guidelines. The number of star
patterns is endless! Each pattern is shown in order of difficulty, from beginner
to advanced.
96 pages, full color throughout
Paula Nadelstern Kaleidoscope - the very word promises surprise
and magic, chance and change. This book is jammed with how-to's and
why-not's, process and product, and an abundance of text and photos that
explains elements of design and technique for creating the multi-faceted,
luminous, and random nature of a kaleidoscope's interior on the flat
surface of a quilt. The kaleidoscope configuration and its symmetrical
repetition allows you to explore a variety of design possibilities using
printed fabric. With Paula as your guide, you will find that making
kaleidoscope quilts is like making magic with fabric.
144 pages, full color throughout
Katie Pasquini Masopust Katie's latest book provides stunningly beautiful
examples of her new technique-fractured landscapes. Speaking about the transition
from her earlier work, Katie says: "I could not break totally with my structured
nature, so on top of my landscape drawings, I added lines and circles to break up
the organic lines. The drawings then looked fractured, as if you were looking
through broken glass." How-to photographs of the process are provided, along with
step-by-step instructions. The methods are surprisingly easy and the results are
delightful.
96 pages, full color throughout
Crazy with Cotton - Piecing Together Memories & Themes
Diana Leone Most quilters have a huge collection of interesting
fabrics. In Crazy with Cotton, Diana Leone encourages you to use these
fabrics to create a story quilt. This exciting book teaches piecing
methods for a simple crazy-patch block. You'll learn how to use a theme
fabric as the motif on which the remaining quilt design is based. Diana
takes you step-by-step through the creative process, covering fabric
selection, tools, yardage requirements, and piecing instructions.
These cotton story quilts are some of the easiest to make. Now you
have the opportunity to go crazy with your cottons!
96 pages, full color throughout
Judith Baker Montano Once again, Judith has set down in writing her
adventures and techniques for us to follow. If you've become "hooked"
on this quilting style, Judith's book will feed your passion with more information
on embellishment, punchneedle and ribbon embroidery, plus design ideas for
creating contemporary clothing and landscape art. 17 new projects, expanded
stitch dictionary, plus glossary of international terms.
144 pages, 55 color plates
Jean Wells Create more than 30 whimsical folk art style projects
for any time of the year. Easy how-to instructions for buttonhole appliquè
techniques, plus colorful fabric selection and finishing ideas. A wonderful
mix of appliquè projects that combines no-sew fusing techniques and
buttonhole stitching. Adorn a purchased hat or jacket with whimsical appliquè,
surround it with multi-colored stitching, and it becomes a one-of-a-kind
keepsake. Pillows, hats, a journal, sewing cases, cloth dolls, quilts, quilted
banners, festive jackets, and teddy bears bedecked with silken ribbons will
bring oohs and aahs from all admirers.
96 pages, full color throughout
Willowood - Further Adventures in Buttonhole Stitch Applique
Jean Wells With all the flavor and simplicity of American folk art,
Willowood brings an abundance of projects for all skill levels. This
whimsical book shows how to enhance quilts, quilted banners, clothing, and
simple crafts with buttonhole stitching. Easy how-to instructions for
making playful designs with bright and rich colors are included.
96 pages, full color throughout
Symmetry Ruth McDowell In Symmetry, Ruth McDowell guides the quiltmaker in exploring and developing truely original designs. From a decade of quiltmaking and teaching, Ruth uses concepts of symmetry and of asymmetric block design to teach the reader how to create original quilts. The series of seventeen symmetries expands the range of patterns which can be created from either traditional or original blocks. Each chapter presents a new block design and a new concept, illustrated by a quilt shown in color with templates, yardage charts, and directions. Each of the concepts can be applied to thousands of other blocks. She includes blocks that are simple to piece, and blocks that present more of a challenge.
144 pages, full color throughout
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