The Quilter's Book Of Design: Elements and Inspirations for Making One-of-a-kind Quilts - Softcover

Johnston, Ann

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0844226602 ISBN 13: 9780844226606

Publisher: McGraw-Hill Contemporary, 2000

Synopsis

This innovative book is for quilters who are tired of traditional quilting patterns and want quilts that are uniquely their own. By explaining the principles of good design in terms that are easy for novices to understand and with appealing examples, The Quilter's Book of Design takes the mystery out of the design process and seeks to overcome quilters' "creative block." Ann Johnston explains the thinking behind quilt designs, describing the "tools" designers can use to create different visual effects--line, shape, value, color, pattern, and texture. She next offers different approaches or starting points to begin the creative process, including working with geometric shapes, cutting fabric freehand, drawing from photographs, seeking inspiration in ancient designs, and many more. The book is richly illustrated throughout with quilts that range from the very simple to the extraordinary, as well as photographs of quilts at different stages of completion. - More than 100 color photographs of finished quilts, quilts in process, and fabrics - Clear, easy-to-read explanations of design concepts, with examples quilters can easily relate to.

About this title

About the Author

Ann Johnston is a rising star in the quilt community, both as artist and as quilt instructor. She offers workshops at design symposiums, in national and international seminar programs, and at quilt guilds. Her work has won several major quilting awards and has been features in all the key quilting magazines.

Edition details

• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Contemporary
• Publication date: 2000
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0844226602
• ISBN 13: 9780844226606
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 160