Modern Quilting
25 Step-by-Step Projects for Cool and Contemporary Patchwork and Quilts
Published on 30. October 2018
Book
Paperback/Softback
128 pages
978-1-78249-641-0 (ISBN)
Description
Follow Michael Caputo's tutorials for every skill level to make gorgeous quilts and patchwork with 25 modern designs in an array of colourful fabrics.
Quilting is an ancient craft which has many devoted makers eager for modern and innovative ideas, a call which has been answered here. If you're a beginner, get started with a simple project such as a seat cushion or some bright coasters and placemats, then practice your skills further with a wonderful colour wheel mini quilt, to bring an exciting burst of colour into any home. There are full-size quilts which are perfect for more confident quilters, as you can really let your creativity take charge in choosing the fabrics and colours. And don't forget the reverse-one of Michael's trademarks is that the wrong side of the quilt is just as splendid as the right side. All the templates you'll need are included and there is a techniques section, as well as clear step-by-step artworks, to guide you. All you need to do is choose some fun fabrics and you're ready to begin working on these inventive makes.
Quilting is an ancient craft which has many devoted makers eager for modern and innovative ideas, a call which has been answered here. If you're a beginner, get started with a simple project such as a seat cushion or some bright coasters and placemats, then practice your skills further with a wonderful colour wheel mini quilt, to bring an exciting burst of colour into any home. There are full-size quilts which are perfect for more confident quilters, as you can really let your creativity take charge in choosing the fabrics and colours. And don't forget the reverse-one of Michael's trademarks is that the wrong side of the quilt is just as splendid as the right side. All the templates you'll need are included and there is a techniques section, as well as clear step-by-step artworks, to guide you. All you need to do is choose some fun fabrics and you're ready to begin working on these inventive makes.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Ryland, Peters & Small Ltd
Product notice
With flaps
Illustrations
250 col photographs & illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 276 mm
Width: 208 mm
Weight
521 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-78249-641-0 (9781782496410)
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Schweitzer Classification
Person
Michael Caputo lives in North Carolina having relocated from London, UK. He was introduced to quilting by his mother, a keen quilter, and has taught quilting at the Institute in Finchley, and at Ray-Stitch in London. Michael's first book for CICO, Quilting Basics, was published in 2016.