Quilting Line and Color
Techniques and Designs for Abstract Quilts
Book - 2011/02/08
Illustrated instructions for more than 30 projects that explore color, shape, stitching, and fabric with a contemporary vision.
Perseus Publishing
Yoshiko brings a fresh, contemporary vision to the quilting scene with more than 30 gorgeous projects, accompanied by precise instructions and detailed illustrations. From bed-size quilts to bags and pillows, you will learn to create innovative pieces while trying out new and traditional techniques. In Quilting Line + Color, Yoshiko delves into the interplay of shape and fabric, set off to striking effect with white fabric and stitching. Her asymmetrical and graphic use of color takes on a fresh, painterly feel. She shares her artistry and philosophy with you as she teaches you how to cut, piece, and stitch a variety of designs?from patchwork and innovative uses of appliqué and reverse appliqué to layered transparent fabrics and handstitching.
Quilting Line + Color gives you an uncomplicated approach to adventurous yet beautifully balanced quilts.
F+W Publishing
Looking to fuse Japanese design and modern techniques in your quilting projects? WithQuilting Line + Color, you will explore color, shape, stitching, and fabric ideas from internationally known weaver, dyer, fabric artist, teacher, and quilter Yoshiko Jinzenji.
Yoshiko brings a fresh, contemporary vision to the quilting scene with more than 30 gorgeous projects, accompanied by precise instructions and detailed illustrations. From bed-size quilts to bags and pillows, you will learn to create innovative pieces while trying out new and traditional techniques. In Quilting Line + Color, Yoshiko delves into the interplay of shape and fabric, set off to striking effect with white fabric and stitching. Her asymmetrical and graphic use of color takes on a fresh, painterly feel. She shares her artistry and philosophy with you as she teaches you how to cut, piece, and stitch a variety of designs--from patchwork and innovative uses of applique and reverse applique to layered transparent fabrics and handstitching.
Quilting Line + Color gives you an uncomplicated approach to adventurous yet beautifully balanced quilts.
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Add a CommentUnusual quilts for the person who wants a more striking impression. Good tutorials on insetting, full patterns for the example quilts. Fun for inspiration (flag code message? What a neat idea!) but kinda a one-read-through book. Borrow, don't buy.