The Art and Craft of Quilting: A Beginner's Guide to Patchwork Design, Color, and Expression

By Daisy Grubbs and TurtleMe

Book Overview

Reflecting the desire of late 20th-century crafters and artists to learn about and take part in the handmade traditions of the past, quilting has recently experienced a revival. This book provides a... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0823044947
• ISBN13: 9780823044948
• Release Date: April 1995
• Publisher: Watson-Guptill Publications
• Length: 144 Pages
• Weight: 1.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 8.3" x 11.0"

Customer Reviews

Very good book with beautiful quilts

This is a well written and informative book full of colorful examples. I was primarily interested in learning Bargello design techniques. That chapter was very good. The tip on using adhesive backed foot pads to make straight seams really works! I also particularly liked the chapter on wearable quilt art.In addition to the mechanics of quilting the author covers quite extensively the artistic elements of quilting. Throughout the book are insets titled "Color Note" which I found helpful in explaining the effects that different color fabrics have on each other.

great book for both beginner and advanced quilters

This is an excellent book. It has lots of color and shows quilting techniques and projects from stool and pillow covers to clothing. The text descriptions are clear and easy to follow. Photos of the work of a many other diverse quilting artists offer great ideas for advanced quilters and inspiration for beginners. I get new ideas every time I read it.