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Books > Health, Home & Family > Handicrafts > Needlework & fabric crafts > Quiltmaking
Textile artist and instructor Betty Fikes Pillsbury has won
hundreds of awards for her homages to the elegance of Victorian
crazy quilting. Grounded in traditional methods but crafted with
elements of whimsy, each piece stands on its own as a work of art.
In this definitive guide, Pillsbury shares her methods for piecing,
embroidering, and embellishing. Her instructions equip readers at
any level of quilting skill to use those techniques to express
their own visions. Encouraging her readers to see functional and
artistic possibilities beyond quilts (wall hangings, purses, and
pillowcases are just some of the options), Pillsbury shows them how
to make each work by hand, the slow cloth way. An inspiring primer
for beginning and experienced quilters alike, this meticulously
illustrated how-to book is far more expansive than previous guides.
Pillsbury-a master of the form-shows us why crazy quilting belongs
firmly in the twenty-first century.
Amanda Murphy shares an in-depth guide to everything you need to
know about rulerwork quilting on both domestic and longarm
machines.
Color is key when you "braid" a variety of fabrics into an
eye-catching quilt. Learn to identify value in fabric and use it to
create the effect you want-in these quilts and every quilt you
make! Fourteen projects range from striking wall hangings to bed
quilts.
This abundantly illustrated volume arises out of the painstaking
work of the Georgia Quilt Project, the most authoritative survey of
quilts and quiltmakers ever undertaken in the state. ""Georgia
Quilts"" showcases the diversity of quilting materials, methods,
and patterns used in the state from the nineteenth century to the
present and reveals how quilts serve as conduits of history and
culture. From plain bed coverings of fabric scraps to exquisitely
wrought pieces made for the ""best bed,"" each of the 120 examples
featured in the book tells its own story of abundance or want,
peace or war, tradition or novelty. Instead of the usual
chronological approach taken by many quilt histories, ""Georgia
Quilts"" looks at a number of themes through which the common story
of the state, its people, and its quilting legacy can be told.
Chapters follow various threads of the craft, including Civil War -
era quilts, the cotton economy, quilting groups, feed sack quilts,
everyday and fine-craft quilts, and special-occasion quilts,
including those made as gifts to honor athletes at the 1996 Olympic
games. The volume's contributors have a deep knowledge of, and
strong personal ties to, quilt history and quiltmaking in Georgia.
The Georgia Quilt Project, beginning in 1990, has documented more
than 9,000 quilts. Volunteers conducted dozens of Quilt History
Days around the state, interviewing quilt owners and examining and
photographing their quilts. The 120 quilts included in this book
have been chosen from the thousands seen by the Project. Some are
notable for their beauty, rarity, or workmanship; others are
simple, functional objects that have been cherished for their ties
to family history. All have their own stories to tell about family,
community, and the desire to leave something tangible behind.
Get inspired to learn new techniques with this gorgeous how-to guide!
Written for new and seasoned fiber artists alike, this all-in-one resource includes everything you need to create one-of-a-kind art quilts and more. Peppered with gorgeous imagery and expert advice, The Quilting Arts Idea Book will help you hone your skills while enjoying the creative process. Inside you'll find:
- Step-by-step tutorials for everything from surface design and mixed media techniques to themed quilts featuring people, pets, landscapes, and more, as well as projects to make for--and with--friends.
- Inspiring project galleries with graphic designs, festival favorites, and featured projects showcasing techniques from the book to show you the variety of items you can make with your new skills.
- Articles on finding inspiration and nurturing creativity as well as tips and advice from artists and contributors invite you to become an active maker in the art quilting community.
Whether you're just getting started or looking to up your skill set, The Quilting Arts Idea Book has everything you need to make your quilting arts dreams a reality.
Discover your boundless potential as a quilter with Kathy Doughty
of Material Obsession. Learn to express yourself with creative,
adventurous designs, all made achievable through step-by-step
instructions. Shake up your approach with techniques you might not
have tried, like English paper piecing, raw-edge machine applique,
and improvisational piecing. With each chapter, Kathy gives a
glimpse into her eclectic fabric pairings and signature style,
empowering you to develop your own voice as a quilter.
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