Until now, there has not been a comprehensive, chronological history of the studio art quilt, which is 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 significant collections. 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 nonprofit professional organization founded in 1989 and now serving 3,500 members in nearly 40 countries.

Encouraging crafters of all skill levels on their creative journey, this book contains felt and patchwork sewing projects with step-by-step illustrations and easy to follow instructions. The designs are quick and fun to make and with such a wide range of well-designed projects and techniques, there is something for everyone. From patchwork, quilting, and hand embroidery to English paper piecing and sewing with felt, readers can learn new skills or be challenged to try different techniques to create something very special. These pretty projects will inspire creativity and warm the heart.

Create modern quilted home decor for every room in your house!

Showcasing the best of Modern Patchwork Magazine, Modern Patchwork Home features patterns from today's top designers. From quilts and runners to pillows and whimsical accessories, customizable carryalls to a cool yoga mat, you can create custom looks that showcase your favorite fabrics. Inside this must-have resource, you'll find:

- Project instructions for 20+ inspiring modern quilting projects, including bed-size quilts, throw pillows, wall-hangings, and fun accessories that will add a little whimsy to any space.

- Illustrated step-by-step tutorials explaining essentials skills and timesaving techniques.

- Tips and tutorials on choosing fabrics, sewing better quilts, and more!

Modern Patchwork Home includes everything you need to create custom modern home decor that showcases your one-of-a-kind style.

Create stunning patchwork quilts using the art of English Paper Piecing. This book provides 11 patterns inspired by ancient herb gardens and showcases a fun herbal history in each chapter. With beautiful photography to showcase each design, this book makes it possible for you to create your own gorgeous patchwork quilts.

Noted quilting teachers and authors provide complete instructions and accurate templates for making classic American quilt on the sewing machine. Patterns come in three different sizes for a wall hanging, full- and queen-sized beds. Elegant looking; easy to do.

Take wool applique and make it bright, bold, and modern. Contemporary quilters can now experience the joy and satisfaction of working with wool and traditional quilt blocks and techniques, but with a fresh twist on colour combination and design choices. Beautiful, forgiving, mobile and satisfying - a few of our favourite things about wool hand applique projects.

Discover a stress-free technique for creating beautiful hand quilted projects in a modern farmhouse style. From British author, teacher, and quilter Carolyn Forster this book is the perfect introduction to utility quilting - the ideal method for modern quilters who seek the satisfaction of hand quilting but like to get things done quickly. Utility quilting holds the quilt sandwich together using simple, all-over designs, bigger stitches, and thicker threads. It's perfect for use with today's big, bold fabrics as well as for classic mini prints. Featuring 11 projects with step-by-step instructions, this book shows you how to finish your quilts by hand whilst enjoying the soothing power of classic needle and thread!

Beginners rejoice - getting started with quilting has never been easier! This project-based introductory guide will give you everything you need to know to explore and enjoy this popular art form. Includes six versatile projects with step-by-step instructions and comprehensive information on tools needed plus tips and tricks.

Learn the secrets of colour theory and how you can use it to improve your quilting projects. The founding members of Fat Quarterly, the popular e-zine on quilting, share their expertise of how to use colour successfully in quilting. The book is split into 6 colour-themed sections with block ideas for every colour theory combination, so there's plenty to inspire you to create colourful projects with ease. The colour theory is then applied to 12 beautiful quilted project patterns. Choose from full sized bed quilts and quick projects such as bags and cushion covers. Includes six colour themed sections exploring colour theory with the use of popular quilt blocks, as well as two practical quilting project ideas for each colour. Also features a basic quilting techniques section including binding and finishing.

In this fun and practical introduction to patchwork and quilting, well-known TV personality Sarah Payne leads you through a series of techniques to build up your skills. Each chapter includes a number of different-sized step-by-step projects, including quilts, cushions, tote bags and table runners. Sarah discusses different shapes (squares, circles, triangles) and different techniques (applique, piecing blocks and curved piecing) in turn. She also includes information on basting, layering, quilting and binding, as well as pre-cuts. Filled with guidance and helpful tips and tricks, this book will equip you with all you need to know to get started on your quilting adventure. Put your skills into practice and at the same time create beautiful projects to keep or give as gifts.

Kaffe Fassett's fabrics, with their trademark range of colourways in each pattern, are the perfect choice for his 20 different patchwork cushions in this book. He has created a cornucopia of eye-catching designs, with something for every style and for every level of patchwork skill, using both his sumptuous florals and his neat geometric prints to great effect.

A book that will make you see fabric in a whole new way! From its origins as wrapping cloths made from scraps of fabric to its place in contemporary textile art shows, Bojagi--the traditional art of Korean patchwork quilting--is a wonderfully versatile mode of expression that can transform a room or a wardrobe. Written by master instructor Choi Yangsook, Korean Patchwork Quilting teaches you step-by-step techniques through the art of assembling bits of lightweight fabric, by means of invisible seams, to create contemporary pieces for your home and life. The 37 projects in this book include: Hangings for walls and windows Exquisite table runners and table cloths Delicate bags and pouches Zakka ("miscellaneous") accessories Quirky jewelry pieces And more! This Korean folk craft has played an important role in Korean culture for centuries. The distinct "window pane" appearance of a Bojagi quilt often resembles a modern abstract painting or stained glass window, but can also be made of single-color fabric for an elegant look. Lessons, diagrams and templates, along with a few simple knotting and embroidery techniques, present a wide range of projects so that novices can try their hand and more experienced quilters can enjoy a satisfying challenge.

Create unique art quilts of your favourite places - and the places you want to go! Meri Henriques Vahl shares her simple yet unique method for quilting realistic nature scenes and villages from fabric.

The world of beautiful mathematical diagrams has been explored by Pat Storey. From the fascinating variety of fractals, spirals and more, she has created a series of stunning quilts. The book contains patterns and detailed instructions for the making of fourteen small quilts; with diagrams and guidance for the construction of four styles of full-size quilts, using the small quilts as blocks. SPIRAL TRIANGLES Logarithmic Spiral Baravelle Spiral Archimedean Spiral THE FRACTALS Sierpinski's Triangle Pythagorean Tree von Koch's Snowflake Lutes of Pythagoras SYMMETRY Rotational Symmetry Reflective Symmetry OTHER Penrose Tiling Tessellation Fibonacci Series Perspective and Optical Illusion Many different techniques have been used in the making of the quilts, including strip-piecing, templates, foundation paper piecing and English paper piecing. Although the individual quilts are very different from one another, the similarity of borders and cornerstones gives a visual connection to the group. Pat found that many mathematical patterns lent themselves to being made into quilts; and there are many more 'out there' to be found. One reason for her presenting these quilts in book form is the hope that even those who profess to hate mathematics will fall under the spell of the patterns. Whatever the case, there is absolutely no need to understand the theory behind the design in order to enjoy making the quilts. Within the series there is a range of difficulty, from those suitable for competent beginners (that is with some knowledge of techniques) up those for quilters who want to try something more challenging than usual.

Have you heard of paper piecing and wanted to give it a go, but didn't know where to begin? Or are you a keen quilter looking to create intricate patchwork designs, but have struggled to create perfect, sharp shapes and corners? Then this is the book for you! Paper piecing involves stitching fabrics over paper templates, and allows you to create complex geometric designs easily. The book starts with the key materials and tools you need, followed by seven stunning contemporary designs, each demonstrating a new paper piecing technique. Every design features illustrated step-by-step instructions, and comes with 26 full-size templates for you to cut out and stitch on to right away. Once you've mastered the essential techniques, put your new skills into practice by making the seven gorgeous step-by-step sewing projects - from a pillow cover and a tote bag to a beautiful quilt - each of which can be adapted to include any of the paper piecing designs. This folder includes the instruction book, and a separate envelope containing the templates.

Touched by the tender, real-life letters of Jacob and Emeline Ritner, a husband and wife separated by the Civil War, author Becky A. Wright shares quilt patterns based on captivating stories the couple shared. Tales of the battlefield, news from the home front, and love maintained through nearly four years of separation are captured in 11 antique-style designs, perfect for reproduction fabrics. Excerpts from Jacob and Emeline's letters--the only complete set of Civil War letters known to exist--shed light on the inspiration behind each quilt, giving you a sense of what life was like for everyday people during the Civil War.

Admirers of Minki Kim's machine-sewn illustrations will adore her 63 impossibly cute easy-to-stitch designs that celebrate the best of everyday life. Display your work on six heartfelt projects. Surround youerself with Zakka Style with a gallery of ideas, including wall pockets, coin purses, key fobs, tote tags, baskets and draw string bags, wall art and covered boxes.

From temperance quilts to the quilts by the women of Gee's Bend, there's a rich history of individuals and communities using fabric and thread to connect with others and express themselves, both personally and politically. Why We Quilt blends bits of this history with the stories and work of today's leading quilters to highlight universal themes that resonate through this vibrant craft. Prize-winning quilter and teacher Thomas Knauer illuminates the compelling nature of this time-intensive, hands-on pursuit in today's world, with dozens of profiles and stunning photographs. Through his lively prose and thoughtful reflections, accompanied by insightful statements from the quilters themselves, he shares the many reasons why we quilt: to connect with tradition, explore and express our creativity, to make meaning in our lives, to express love and forge connection - and to change the world. Aspiring and skilled quilters, as well as general admirers of this age-old craft, will be intrigued and inspired by the stories and work of today's leading quiltmakers.

Draw applique motifs or print them on these handy sheets with an ink-jet printer, fuse the paper to your applique fabric, sew on the motif, then just wash away the paper after stitching. Appliques are soft and flexible without the need to cut your quilt or remove freezer paper. Wash out for a softer end result or simply leave it in...it will soften over time.