Quiltmaker's Colour Workshop: A Practical Guide to Understanding Colour and Choosing Fabrics - Softcover

Ringle, Weeks; Kerr, Bill

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1845431197 ISBN 13: 9781845431198

Publisher: Apple Press, 2006

Synopsis

Colour is the key element in creating a beautiful quilt. Yet many people are intimidated when choosing fabrics because they don't understand basic principles of colour theory - from what colours best complement others to what type of mood certain colour combinations will evoke. "Quiltmaker's Colour Workshop" helps quilters understand how a skilful use of colour can turn an ordinary quilt design into an exquisite one. First readers are lead through a clear explanation of colour theory and how it relates to quilts. Then they are treated to a stunning collection of 15 quilts, by some of America's most respected quiltmakers, with the fine qualities of each fully explored. There's also a gallery of 20 further quilts, ranging from traditional to contemporary, which offers inspiration for quilters of all styles. On the practical side there are: 15 colour exploration ideas, a guide to choosing fabrics, and a handy worksheet to use as a guide while shopping. Best of all, the book features templates for 4 beautiful, colourful quilts by the highly acclaimed authors.

About this title

About the Author

Weeks Ringle and Bill Kerr are professional quiltmakers and founders of FunQuilts, a contemporary quilt design studio in Illinois, USA. Their work has featured in a range of bestselling American magazines, including O: The Oprah Magazine, The New York Times and Metropolitan Home. They are the authors of Apple's The Modern Quilt Sourcebook.

Edition details

• Publisher: Apple Press
• Publication date: 2006
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1845431197
• ISBN 13: 9781845431198
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 160