Creating Children's Artwork Quilts


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Do you have your children's artwork hanging on your walls or refrigerator doors? Have you saved their artwork since they were young, but you don't know what to do with it? This fun, do-it-yourself quilting book offers a chance to preserve your children's artwork by incorporating it into quilts and other fiber art projects. Small quilts for wall hanging or full-size quilts for snuggling will be enjoyed all the more when they are decorated with these childhood keepsakes. Projects range from simple and quick to elaborate and time-consuming works of art. Chapters include artwork selection, techniques, combining multiple pieces of art, product lists, and a glossary of terms. A gallery of completed works will inspire your own creative ideas. Instruction for both novice and seasoned quilters is provided. What a great way to recreate and preserve the artwork from the special children in your life.




Threads of Life


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Threads of Life is a photographic tribute to the unexpected; to heart-touching children and to life-altering events. Upon retirement, the author chose a new approach. She relaxed her life-long habit of goal setting and aggressive pursuit, to one of mindful watching and listening for opportunities to seek her out. The result is the inspiring tale, Threads of Life. This three part tribute honors the continuing journey that can provide us with what is in our best interest at the time. It honors children's creativity and the charm of thirteen young artists' original artwork. And finally, Threads of Life pays tribute to the culture of Quilting, where legacy looms large. Thus, we come full circle. By creating quilt gifts inspired by the artwork of deceased and critically ill children, the author seeks to connect comfort and legacy for each of the families she sews for. But who has really received the gift? A step-by-step quilt-making procedure; as well as dozens of colorful photographs are included in hopes of inspiring readers who sew.




Threads of Life


Book Description

"Threads of Life is a photographic tribute to the unexpected: to heart-expanding children and to life-altering events. Upon retirement, the author relaxed her life-long habit of goal setting and aggressive pursuit, to one of mindful watching and listening for opportunities to seek her out. The result is the inspiring tale, Threads of Life. This three part tribute honors the continuing journey that can provide us with what is in our best interest at the time. It honors children's creativity and the charm of thirteen young artists' original artwork. And finally, Threads of Life pays tribute to the culture of Quilting, where legacy looms large. By creating quilt gifts, inspired by the artwork of deceased and critically ill children, the author seeks to connect comfort and legacy for each of the families she sews for. But who has really received the gift? A step-by-step quilt-making procedure; as well as dozens of colorful photographs are included in hope of inspiring readers who sew." -- Back cover.




Inspired to Design


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Awaken your inner artist with this hands-on, exciting exercise guide that takes you through the seven-step process to design successful art quilts. Celebrated quilter Elizabeth Barton shows you how to master every step, from finding inspiration to creating a design and constructing the final quilt. Before you know it, you’ll be designing quilts that are real works of art, even if you’ve never studied art before. Includes in-depth sections on composing a design, working with color and value, and much more — turns quilters at any level into better quilt designers.




The Quilting Bee


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An introduction to the process of quilt making, including a history of the craft, sample quilt patterns, and directions for creating a children's book authors and illustrators quilt.




Creating Art Quilts with Panels


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Discover how to transform premade fabric panels and thread into one-of-a-kind art quilts! Award-winning quilter and fiber artist Joyce Hughes will show you how to use a variety of decorating and customizing techniques – from thread painting to trapunto – to add dimension and texture. Complete 6 step-by-step projects with full-color photography that feature seasonal panels, beautiful florals, holiday designs, and gorgeous landscapes.




Thread Stories


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Tell captivating stories in fabric and thread! Acclaimed quilting artist Jennifer Day invites you to create realistic portrait quilts with thread painting. Turn your own photos of people and animals into one-of-a-kind story quilts, as you learn to masterfully stitch in the details. This step-by-step visual guide takes you from photo selection to editing, printing on fabric, thread painting, and free-motion quilting. With just a home sewing machine, quilters of all experience levels can capture and quilt life’s precious memories.




Quilts to Make for Children


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Design Explorations for the Creative Quilter


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Art Quilts Made Easy. Bring out your inner artist - explore 10 approaches to designing art quilts with world-renowned teacher Katie Pasquini Masopust. Techniques work for everyone, from beginner to advanced. Creating a gorgeous art quilt is well within your reach when you try Katie Pasquini Masopust's easy methods. Learn 10 different “game plans” for creating a quilt design, then turn your design into a pattern and complete your quilt. With such a variety of techniques to try, you're sure to find the right one for you.




Paint-by-Number Quilts


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This full-color beginner’s guide lets you create four pictorial animal quilts with easy-to-use, paint-by-numbers color keys! These beautifully intricate quilts may look complicated, but Kerry Foster makes them easy with this step-by-step guide. By taking the guesswork out of fabric choice, anyone can bring a sophisticated use of light and shadow to these sewn animal portraits. Use the color keys and diagrams to easily choose a palette from your fabric stash and create amazing images with turned-edge machine appliqué. Choose from a fabulous fox, an adorable raccoon, a majestic stag, and a fierce bear!