Art Quilt Workbook Exercises and Techniques to Ignite Your Creativity

Name: Art Quilt Workbook Exercises and Techniques to Ignite Your Creativity
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ISBN: 9781571203779

ISBN-10: 157120377X

ISBN-13: 9781571203779

Edition: 2007

Authors: Jane Davila, Elin Waterston

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Part quiltmaking workbook, part business guide,Art Quilt Workbookshows how to take quilting in a creative new direction through art--then sell the quilts at craft fairs and other venues. Lessons and homework teach the basics of good design with simple step-by-step exercises, then encourage the reader to add personal touches with fabric collage, thread painting, innovative piecing, and photo imagery. A bonus guide to exhibiting and selling quilts reveals how to join arts and crafts exhibits and how to market handmade quilts. Develop the inner artist (and the inner business tycoon) withArt Quilt Workbook!

Book details

List price: $28.95
Copyright year: 2007
Publisher: C & T Publishing
Publication date: 3/1/2007
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 96
Size: 8.64" wide x 11.16" long x 0.30" tall
Weight: 1.034
Language: English



Introduction


How to Use this Book



The Basics


The elements of design and composition; inspiration and creativity; working with a theme and in a series


Exercises: Word play; patterns and balance; contour line drawing



Color Use, Perspective, and Border Options


The use and moods of color; simple perspective; borders and alternatives


Exercises: Word play; warm and cool combinations; simple perspective



Inspiration from Images


Using photography in quilt design, computer manipulation, images as inspiration; drawing from a photograph


Exercises: Working from a pattern-pear quilt; working from an original drawing



Fabric Collage


The basics of fabric collage, applique design and techniques


Exercises: Color collage; collage with a focus



Innovative Piecing


Unusual piecing techniques


Exercises: Freehand curves; wonky piecing; insert strips



Paint Effects


Painting and stamping techniques, using foil


Exercises: Abstract painting; representational painting; stamping; foiling with glue; foiling with fusible web



Thread Work


Various ways of using thread as a design element


Exercises: Thread painting; bobbin drawing; couching



Found Objects


The use of found objects; archival considerations


Exercises: Working with paper; methods of attachment



Embellishing


An array of embellishments and their use in compositions


Exercises: Combining embellishments; edge embellishments



Finishing Techniques


Finishing and binding techniques and hanging methods



The Business of Being an Artist


Information on exhibiting your work, marketing, and networking


Student Gallery


Glossary


Critiquing Exercises/Resources


Index


About the Authors