Author: Robert Shaw
Publisher: Universe Publishing(NY)
ISBN: 9780789399632
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Reflects on the world's most unusual and exotic cultures. Bringing elements of their Polynesian heritage to the American quilt, 19th century Hawaiians created a distinctive and beautiful art form that is still actively practiced throughout the islands.
Hawaiian Quilt Masterpieces
Author: Robert Shaw
Publisher: Universe Publishing(NY)
ISBN: 9780789399632
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Reflects on the world's most unusual and exotic cultures. Bringing elements of their Polynesian heritage to the American quilt, 19th century Hawaiians created a distinctive and beautiful art form that is still actively practiced throughout the islands.
Publisher: Universe Publishing(NY)
ISBN: 9780789399632
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Reflects on the world's most unusual and exotic cultures. Bringing elements of their Polynesian heritage to the American quilt, 19th century Hawaiians created a distinctive and beautiful art form that is still actively practiced throughout the islands.
The Quilters Hall of Fame
Author: The Quilters Hall of Fame
Publisher: Voyageur Press (MN)
ISBN: 0760347050
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 211
Book Description
Masterpiece quilts and Master quilters--both are honored in The Quilters Hall of Fame. The book profiles more than forty of the quilting world's most influential people--from early twentieth-century quilt designer Ruby McKim to quilt curator Jonathan Holstein to contemporary art quilter Nancy Crow. Lavishly illustrated with one hundred glorious color photographs of their quilts, plus historical photographs, ads, and pattern booklets, The Quilters Hall of Fame is essential for every quilter's bookshelf.
Publisher: Voyageur Press (MN)
ISBN: 0760347050
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 211
Book Description
Masterpiece quilts and Master quilters--both are honored in The Quilters Hall of Fame. The book profiles more than forty of the quilting world's most influential people--from early twentieth-century quilt designer Ruby McKim to quilt curator Jonathan Holstein to contemporary art quilter Nancy Crow. Lavishly illustrated with one hundred glorious color photographs of their quilts, plus historical photographs, ads, and pattern booklets, The Quilters Hall of Fame is essential for every quilter's bookshelf.
Flowers, Hearts, and Garlands Quilt
Author: Liz Jones
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781574326482
Category : Machine appliqué
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Make an award-winning appliquâe quilt with two easy machine techniques! The patterns can also be hand appliquâed. These elegant designs can be used to create any size project, or are suitable additions to any quilting project.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781574326482
Category : Machine appliqué
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Make an award-winning appliquâe quilt with two easy machine techniques! The patterns can also be hand appliquâed. These elegant designs can be used to create any size project, or are suitable additions to any quilting project.
Adventures in Improv Quilts
Author: Cindy Grisdela
Publisher: C&T Publishing Inc
ISBN: 1644030705
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 100
Book Description
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!
Publisher: C&T Publishing Inc
ISBN: 1644030705
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 100
Book Description
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!
Early American Patchwork Quilt Designs
Author: Susan Johnston
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 0486245837
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 52
Book Description
Painstakingly researched, accurately detailed renderings of 42 authentic early American quilt designs including: Basket of Scraps, Sunflower Star, Split Rail, Clockworks, Lady of the Lake, many more. Storehouse of inspiration for artists and craftspeople. Fun to color, too.
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 0486245837
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 52
Book Description
Painstakingly researched, accurately detailed renderings of 42 authentic early American quilt designs including: Basket of Scraps, Sunflower Star, Split Rail, Clockworks, Lady of the Lake, many more. Storehouse of inspiration for artists and craftspeople. Fun to color, too.
The Quilts of Gee's Bend
Author: John Beardsley
Publisher: Tinwood Books
ISBN: 9780965376648
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 200
Book Description
Since the 19th century, the women of Gee s Bend in southern Alabama have created stunning, vibrant quilts. Beautifully illustrated with 110 color illustrations, The Quilts of Gee s Bend includes a historical overview of the two hundred years of extraordinary quilt-making in this African-American community, its people, and their art-making tradition. This book is being.released in conjunction with a national exhibition tour including The Museum of Fine Art, Houston, and the Whitney Museum of American Art."
Publisher: Tinwood Books
ISBN: 9780965376648
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 200
Book Description
Since the 19th century, the women of Gee s Bend in southern Alabama have created stunning, vibrant quilts. Beautifully illustrated with 110 color illustrations, The Quilts of Gee s Bend includes a historical overview of the two hundred years of extraordinary quilt-making in this African-American community, its people, and their art-making tradition. This book is being.released in conjunction with a national exhibition tour including The Museum of Fine Art, Houston, and the Whitney Museum of American Art."
Gemstone Quilts
Author: MJ Kinman
Publisher: C&T Publishing Inc
ISBN: 1617459461
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 115
Book Description
Piece dazzling diamond and gorgeous gemstone quilts Add dimension and luminosity to your quilts with gorgeous gemstone piecing! Learn the basics of abstraction and color theory as you piece stunning works of art with gem quilt expert MJ Kinman. After years of perfecting her technique, Kinman explains freezer paper piecing in brilliant detail with jewel quilting ideas to help you express your own creativity. Get helpful advice on fabric selection and quilting patterns to illuminate each cut. A sample gem quilt pattern helps you practice as you follow along step by step. Then find your own muse and bring any gemstone to life in exquisite detail. Just as gems can sparkle and glow in a million different ways, you’ll be inspired by the author’s work and a gallery of student quilts to help you let go of perfection and embrace the chaos of color and light. Shine on! Learn to create freezer-paper patterns for your own gemstone quilts Build skills as you sew a sample diamond quilt top, with step-by-step instructions See a gallery of ground-breaking jewel quilts from the author and her students
Publisher: C&T Publishing Inc
ISBN: 1617459461
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 115
Book Description
Piece dazzling diamond and gorgeous gemstone quilts Add dimension and luminosity to your quilts with gorgeous gemstone piecing! Learn the basics of abstraction and color theory as you piece stunning works of art with gem quilt expert MJ Kinman. After years of perfecting her technique, Kinman explains freezer paper piecing in brilliant detail with jewel quilting ideas to help you express your own creativity. Get helpful advice on fabric selection and quilting patterns to illuminate each cut. A sample gem quilt pattern helps you practice as you follow along step by step. Then find your own muse and bring any gemstone to life in exquisite detail. Just as gems can sparkle and glow in a million different ways, you’ll be inspired by the author’s work and a gallery of student quilts to help you let go of perfection and embrace the chaos of color and light. Shine on! Learn to create freezer-paper patterns for your own gemstone quilts Build skills as you sew a sample diamond quilt top, with step-by-step instructions See a gallery of ground-breaking jewel quilts from the author and her students
The American Quilt
Author: Roderick Kiracofe
Publisher: Three Rivers Press
ISBN:
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 318
Book Description
The most important, comprehensive, and sumptuously illustrated addition to the literature of quilting since Quilts in America.
Publisher: Three Rivers Press
ISBN:
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 318
Book Description
The most important, comprehensive, and sumptuously illustrated addition to the literature of quilting since Quilts in America.
Glorious Patchwork
Author: Kaffe Fassett
Publisher: Potter Craft
ISBN: 9780307451507
Category : Afghans (Coverlets)
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Presents an assortment of quilting projects based on over twenty-five original designs, categorized under five color themes.
Publisher: Potter Craft
ISBN: 9780307451507
Category : Afghans (Coverlets)
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Presents an assortment of quilting projects based on over twenty-five original designs, categorized under five color themes.
Peaceful Pieces
Author: Anna Grossnickle Hines
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 0805089969
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 45
Book Description
A collection of poems about peace by Anna Grossnickle Hines, accompanied by illustrations that feature quilts made by the poet.
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 0805089969
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 45
Book Description
A collection of poems about peace by Anna Grossnickle Hines, accompanied by illustrations that feature quilts made by the poet.