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How to SEW ART!

Author : Tammie Bowser

Publisher : Art Quilt Books

Page : 104 pages

File Size : 24,7 MB

Release : 2014-12-24

Category : Quilting

ISBN : 9781887467018

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Book Description

It's Easy To Sew Art When You Know The Simple Secrets! In this book you will find the inspiring story of how I became an artist and I'll teach you the easy way to become an artist too. I will teach you my award winning Contoured Pixel Technique. You will master the Core Concepts that make sewing art easy. Follow me and you'll be making fine art with a sewing machine and ordinary fabrics (easily found at any fabric store) very quickly. The diagrams and instructions make this modern quilting process so easy to understand that even a beginner can do it! Each book comes with a free online video course to guide you. The Techniques Are Easy! Read This Book And Learn: How to choose the perfect image! How to make your fabric look like paint! How to use thread like it's a paint brush!



The Complete Photo Guide to Art Quilting

Author : Susan Stein

Publisher : Creative Publishing International

Page : 226 pages

File Size : 36,33 MB

Release : 2012-06

Category : Crafts & Hobbies

ISBN : 1589236890

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""Reference book covering all techniques used for making art quilts with myriad photographic examples of finsihed quilts"--Provided by publisher"--



Artistic Photo Quilts

Author : Charlotte Ziebarth

Publisher : C&T Publishing Inc

Page : 96 pages

File Size : 13,43 MB

Release : 2010-11-05

Category : Crafts & Hobbies

ISBN : 9781571206008

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Transform Your Digital Photos into Luminous Fabric Art. Alter photos and use them to create beautiful, original works of fabric art - 11 exercises show you how. Learn to alter images with Photoshop Elements®. Use photos that really enhance your work (Hint: it's not always the best-looking shots!). Find inspiration in your own albums, from other artists, and in nature. Make large-scale quilts with a standard-size inkjet printer. This accessible guide to creating fine fabric art with digital photos covers everything from the tools and equipment you'll need, to designing, finishing, and assembling your quilt. Bronze Award winner in the 2010 Independent Publisher Book Awards how-to category.



Photo-Inspired Art Quilts

Author : Leni Levenson Wiener

Publisher : Krause Publications

Page : 128 pages

File Size : 49,5 MB

Release : 2009-06-12

Category : Crafts & Hobbies

ISBN : 9780896898042

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Book Description

An art quilt is a unique and original work of art done in fabric, layered with batting and backed just like a traditional quilt. Most often, they are made to hang on a wall as decoration. In this book, learn how to identify an appropriate photo for an art quilt, how to translate that photo into a fabric collage, and how to accent and/or embellish it using thread painting, raw-edge machine appliqué and fabric collage. A bonus DVD hosted by Nancy Zieman compliments the instruction featured in the book.



Artful Improv

Author : Cindy Grisdela

Publisher : C&T Publishing Inc

Page : 99 pages

File Size : 39,59 MB

Release : 2016-10-01

Category : Crafts & Hobbies

ISBN : 1617452629

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“Do away with patterns and embrace your creative spirit with this vibrant and fun book.” —Quilting Arts With simple design principles, you can create unique improvisational quilts. Without using patterns, learn five easy piecing techniques for your improvisational toolbox (including circles, blocks, and strips), and watch the art unfold before your eyes. Focus on color combos and negative space to discover your personal style—and then add dazzling texture with free-motion quilting. Also included is information on hanging finished art quilts without a sleeve, plus tried and true improv tips to encourage creative play.



Pictorial Art Quilt Guidebook

Author : Leni Levenson Wiener

Publisher : C&T Publishing Inc

Page : 132 pages

File Size : 48,37 MB

Release : 2014-06-01

Category : Crafts & Hobbies

ISBN : 160705745X

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Book Description

Turn photos into fabulous fabric art collages You’ll be surprised how easy it is to transform a photo into gallery-worthy fabric art with Leni Wiener’s simple methods. Leni walks you step by step through choosing the right fabrics; creating patterns with free software; depicting common elements, such as grass, trees, water, and faces; layering and sewing your collages; and finishing your work for display. Loaded with inspiring photos, this guide is a virtual art class in a book. • Complete patterns and instructions for two quilts help get you started • Use the included Art Quilter’s Value Scale to choose the perfect fabrics for your quilts



Art Quilt Workbook

Author : Jane Davila

Publisher : C&T Publishing Inc

Page : 100 pages

File Size : 43,9 MB

Release : 2010-11-05

Category : Crafts & Hobbies

ISBN : 1607050005

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Book Description

Do-It-All Guide to Putting the ART in Art Quilts. Learn the basics of good design with simple step-by-step exercises, then add your own personal style. Develop the quilt artist within you. Explore fabric collage, thread painting, innovative piecing, and photo imagery on fabric. Learn about the business side of creating, exhibiting, and marketing your quilts. Take your art quilts to the next level with Jane and Elin guiding the way. Do the lessons and homework, check out all the beautiful gallery quilts for inspiration, and find lots of resources for further study.



Art Quilt Maps

Author : Valerie S. Goodwin

Publisher : C&T Publishing Inc

Page : 100 pages

File Size : 13,68 MB

Release : 2013

Category : Crafts & Hobbies

ISBN : 1607056828

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Book Description

Award-winning quilt artist Valerie Goodwin shows your customers how to transform the places they love and places they ve always wanted to see into hypnotic art quilts. Readers learn step by step how to create fiber collages based on maps of their favorite real and imaginary places. The book features a large photo gallery of quilt maps by Valerie and her students. . Innovative designs keep your customers creativity engaged . Fully illustrated guide covers a variety of basic mixed-media techniques . Bundle this book with fabric paints and mediums, markers, and fusible web"



Art Quilt Collage

Author : Deborah Boschert

Publisher : C&T Publishing Inc

Page : 100 pages

File Size : 40,61 MB

Release : 2016-09-01

Category : Crafts & Hobbies

ISBN : 1617452858

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Book Description

How to get from "start" to "art" Make treasured art quilts from bits of cloth, stitched motifs, and painted details. Dip your toes into the world of art quilting with mixed-media techniques, practice exercises, checklists, and work-along projects presented using 8 design guides. This visual, step-by-step guide will help you unlock your own artistic vision as you quilt in a series, finish small art pieces, and incorporate meaningful symbols into your work. • Tap into your creative muse! Art quilt inspiration, techniques, and checklists presented in 8 easy-to-use design guides • Uncomplicated, visual guide to fabric collage with practice pieces to help you gain expertise • Tell your own artistic story with colors, materials, and beloved symbols



Adventures in Improv Quilts

Author : Cindy Grisdela

Publisher : C&T Publishing Inc

Page : 100 pages

File Size : 47,97 MB

Release : 2021-09-25

Category : Crafts & Hobbies

ISBN : 1644030705

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Book Description

Find inspiration in Improv and start your journey with bold colors and unique designs! Improv expert Cindy Grisdela shares the design principles and construction strategies for successful quilts every time. Explore three different ways to create improvisationally, from the easiest—using one block in different colors and orientations—to combining block units using various techniques—to aspirational, free cutting the entire quilt and designing it on the wall before sewing. Finished creations result in one-of-a-kind artwork! Master three different improvisational styles to create original works of art Design and construction process made easy with expert strategies Guided exercises will have you creating stunning Improv quilts in no time!