Adventures In Design: The Ultimate Visual Guide · 153 Spectacular Quilts · Activities & Exercises - Softcover

Wolfrom, Joen

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1571208607 ISBN 13: 9781571208606

Publisher: C&T Publishing, 2011

Synopsis

This is the design textbook for quilters. Joen presents the eight elements of design: line, direction, shape, color, value, texture, proportion, and scale. You'll learn how to work with these elements using many guiding design principles, such as unity and balance. Whether you consider yourself to be a quilter, an artist, or a crafter, you can improve your design skills by exploring Joen's fresh, innovative approach.

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About the Author

After leaving her career in the educational field to become a homemaker in 1974, Joen became interested in quiltmaking and textile art. During a span of 15 years, she created commissioned textile art for private clients and corporations. Her work is included in collections throughout the world. As a guest lecturer/instructor on the subject of colour and design, Joen has taught throughout the United States and in England, Ireland, Scotland, Canada, Germany, the Netherlands, Taiwan, Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa. Joen is the author of 12 previously published books and products, and the owner of JWD Publishing, a pattern company that publishes quilt-related patterns. She enjoys photography, reading, travelling, and spending time with her family. For more information visit Joen's website at www.joenwolfrom.com or her pattern company's website at www.jwdpublishing.com.

Edition details

• Publisher: C&T Publishing
• Publication date: 2011
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1571208607
• ISBN 13: 9781571208606
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 144