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.
Reviews (36)
Terrific inspiration and instruction for art quilt design and completion
The title doesn't tell the whole story. Yes, it does have great pictures, but the design ideas are the real stars. Many techniques I've seen used, but wasn't sure how to incorporate into designs. Using color, lines, texture, text, layering, plus loads of other details. Lots of info on stitching and about 20 pages on finishing the quilt (usually wrapped up in about 2 pg). This is about art quilts, not traditional piecing, uses a lot of abstract ideas, but techniques are always easily transferred by the artist to use to their particular genre. Thick book, 220 pages. Terrific addition to your collection. Everything is beautifully illustrated with pictures ( thus the title) ! *Comment on all used books I've purchased on Amazon, dozens. They have almost always been in new condition, even when they say "good". Very pleased with service from all vendors!
Good Instrustions!!
This will keep me off the streets & out of the Bars folding away.
Five Stars
Love the ideas in this book!! Easy to follow
The best art quilt reference I’ve owned.
This is the best art quilt book I’ve ever bought. It has over 200 pages and I’m sure I’ve flagged at least 100 of them. If you are looking for inspiration for your own creations, this is the one to get!
Five Stars
Great info and pics.
Art quilting inspiration.
If you want to see some gorgeous art quilts for inspiration, this is a great book. Above my skill level, but beautiful ideas for me to try once I've successfully created a few basic art quilts.
Fast shipping as described.
Great book for a great price and in good condition.
A Good Book for Your Quilting Library
Not a how-to book, but a reference for many of the styles of art quilts by fabric artists. Nice book for your library.
Great book
Book shows many pictures of great art quilting. It even has some projects to do with great instructions. I liked the book.
Five Stars
Beautiful book that gave me LOTS of ideas.
Terrific inspiration and instruction for art quilt design and completion
The title doesn't tell the whole story. Yes, it does have great pictures, but the design ideas are the real stars. Many techniques I've seen used, but wasn't sure how to incorporate into designs. Using color, lines, texture, text, layering, plus loads of other details. Lots of info on stitching and about 20 pages on finishing the quilt (usually wrapped up in about 2 pg). This is about art quilts, not traditional piecing, uses a lot of abstract ideas, but techniques are always easily transferred by the artist to use to their particular genre. Thick book, 220 pages. Terrific addition to your collection. Everything is beautifully illustrated with pictures ( thus the title) ! *Comment on all used books I've purchased on Amazon, dozens. They have almost always been in new condition, even when they say "good". Very pleased with service from all vendors!
Good Instrustions!!
This will keep me off the streets & out of the Bars folding away.
Five Stars
Love the ideas in this book!! Easy to follow
The best art quilt reference I’ve owned.
This is the best art quilt book I’ve ever bought. It has over 200 pages and I’m sure I’ve flagged at least 100 of them. If you are looking for inspiration for your own creations, this is the one to get!
Five Stars
Great info and pics.
Art quilting inspiration.
If you want to see some gorgeous art quilts for inspiration, this is a great book. Above my skill level, but beautiful ideas for me to try once I've successfully created a few basic art quilts.
Fast shipping as described.
Great book for a great price and in good condition.
A Good Book for Your Quilting Library
Not a how-to book, but a reference for many of the styles of art quilts by fabric artists. Nice book for your library.
Great book
Book shows many pictures of great art quilting. It even has some projects to do with great instructions. I liked the book.
Five Stars
Beautiful book that gave me LOTS of ideas.
Creativity is so admirable!
I enjoyed everything about this book. And knowing most of the submitters makes it so much more enjoyable. I enjoy all of their talents and creativity!
Beautifully written and photographed.
Meet may need exactly. A wonderful addition to my library of reference materials.it is beautifully illustrated with clear instructions for the specific piece. Just beautiful and inspiring!
Five Stars
Perfect read for self taught novice on art quilting. This book is highly recommended.
freedom of expression of art is like flying!
I love detail pictures and directions. I am not sure if I will use all in my quilts but it leads me to express so much more. So much freedom- like to fly! No boundrys One can play off any of these examples,
Five Stars
Great book, received as described and in a timely manner.
Five Stars
This was a gift for my sister-in-law who loves the book and the ideas in the book
Good coffee table book for my sewing room!
Good inspiration
Brimming with inspiration
The structure and methods shown are very user friendly and make you want to create and try everything. Basic design is made easier for the novice
Great service.
Great service and book.
fun book...excellent reference book on techniques
it is a very good refresher book, along with some new techniques I have not tried. Excellent book for new art quilters.
Five Stars
Love this book.
A visual guide for your fingers
The author takes you on a journey of exploration as she shares new techniques for creativity. I have an extensive library of craft books and this is one of the best, I am glad to add this to my wealth of knowledge and inspiration as I am led to explore new avenues in quilting..
Worth every penny
There's nothing like seeing the actual photo and this book is great at showing detail. It will inspire you immensely.
Four Stars
See how throughout the nation artists are using the art of quilting.
A really useful resource
Beautifully laid out, photographed and explained. This is a book I will come back to time and again. Love it!
Great Book!
I have many books on art quilting but this one is the most complete educational book I have on all techniques for art quilting!