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Essential Textile Art specialises in unusual and interesting embroidery, quilting and textile art books.
Quilting and Patchwork
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Art + Quilt: Design principles and creativity exercises by Lyric Kinard
WAS $46.95 Now $ 36.00
Secrets for quilting success are presented through a variety of techniques, exercises, and insider tips to inspire novice quilters and experienced textile artists to make genuine works of art. Simplifying the basic fundamentals of art and teaching the underlying principles of the visual language, this guide explores texture, shape, line, color, and value with examples and hands-on exercises. Essential principles—such as focal point, balance, repetition, scale, and space—are paired with creativity exercises while guest essays, guest artwork, and inspiring artwork from the author allow readers to analyze how other artists utilize key artistic elements or principles and see how to successfully use these elements in their own work. Both a personal creativity coach and a guide for a hobbyist or professional artist, this reference clarifies quilting goals and takes the craft to the next level through design and composition. Spiral Bound |
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Fearless Design for Every Quilter by Lorraine Torrence and Jean B Mills
WAS $46.95 Now $36.00
Stock up your creative toolbox with 10 lessons in designing with fabrics. Follow 8 real-life quilters on their artistic journey. Colour, balance, composition are all explained in easy to follow lessons that will have you creating your own delightful art quilt. Ideas for creativity and critique are all part of the learning process outlined in Fearless Design. Softcover. 100 pages. |
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Goddess of the Last minute by Robbi Joy Eklow
WAS $29.95 NOW $15.00 50% OFF
So the story invariably goes, because, where Robbi Joy Eklow (a.k.a. The Goddess of the Last Minute) goes, something funny is bound to happen--or simply to occur to her. As colorful and surprising as the quilts Robbi is famous for, the stories and reflections gathered here create an irresistible picture of an irrepressible character quilting and quipping her way through life. Filled with the kind of gems that have made her Quilting Arts Magazine column so popular, this book includes Robbi’s musings on creativity and color, as well as on the trials and tribulations that every quilter faces. The Goddess of the Last Minute invites readers to take a wry look at those trials--and, with Robbi’s wit and insight, turn them into the sort of crazy quilt that warms and brightens daily life. The story of how she became a Goddess, anecdotes of life on the road, encounters with fellow quilters: these and other often hilarious tales of a not-quite-charmed life make this quilter’s compendium a delightful patchwork to contemplate, and to treasure. |
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Creative Paper Quilts by Terri Stegmiller
WAS $29.95 NOW $24.00
Quilt stunning projects from paper, whether it's wall art fit to hang in a gallery or greeting cards recipients will cherish. First learn how to adhere the paper pieces; create painted background surfaces; add stamped stenciled images to a design; embellish your work with beads; finish quilt edges; and more. Then move on to 20 projects designed by a group of talented artists. Softcover.
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Art Quilts at Play by Jane Davila and Elin Waterson
WAS $56.95 NOW $ 40.00
Expand your artistic horizons and learn exciting new ways to play with surface design texchniques and materials. Explore 22 different techniques and creative design effects. Section 2 covers Artists at play - ATCs, collaborative projects and challenges. Jane and Elin once again offer a quality publication for the Art Quilter. Softcover. |
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Art Quilt Workbook: Exercises & Techniques to Ignite Your Creativity
by Jane Davila and Elin Waterson
WAS $48.95 NOW $40.00
Part quiltmaking workbook, part business guide, Art Quilt Workbookshows how to take quilting in a creative new direction through art--then sell the quilts at craft fairs and other venues. Lessons and homework teach the basics of good design with simple step-by-step exercises, then encourage the reader to add personal touches with fabric collage, thread painting, innovative piecing, and photo imagery. |
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