
Quilter's Book of Design
Elements and Inspirations for Making One-of-a-kind Quilts
Ann Johnston(Author)
McGraw-Hill Contemporary (Publisher)
Published on 11. November 1999
Book
Paperback/Softback
160 pages
978-0-8442-2660-6 (ISBN)
Description
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. It includes more than 100 color photographs of finished quilts, quilts in process, and fabrics. It also includes clear, easy-to-read explanations of design concepts, with examples quilters can easily relate to.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United States
Publishing group
McGraw-Hill Education - Europe
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
colour illustrations, index
Dimensions
Height: 279 mm
Width: 223 mm
Thickness: 11 mm
Weight
711 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-8442-2660-6 (9780844226606)
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Person
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.