Quilt Paper Scissors

Author : Barbara Delaney
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 1620331861
Total Pages : 332 pages
Book Rating : 4.66/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Cloth Paper Scissors Book written by Barbara Delaney and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2013-03-10 with total page 332 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Where paint, paper, fabric, metal, and wax all come to play! Uncover the very best articles and projects from Cloth Paper Scissors magazine. Editor Barbara Delaney has assembled a gold mine of hands-on inspiration and ideas for mixed-media artists of all types. Explore the exciting worlds of collage, journaling, encaustic, printing, assemblage, and more. Learn how to make interesting surface designs with Beryl Taylor, how to keep a uniquely-you sketchbook with Jane LaFazio, and how to transform a basic photograph into a whimsical wonder with Kelly Nina Perkins. The only rule in this mixed-media guide is that there are no rules. In addition to the tips and techniques, the experts elaborate on their favorite tools and mediums, including paintbrushes, adhesives, papers, waxes, found objects, and more, taking the guesswork out of achieving tricky effects. Perfect for all skill levels, The Cloth Paper Scissors Book showcases inspiring projects for both those who are new to the world of mixed media and those who already love mixed media and are looking for exciting new ideas.

Author : Nita Leland
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 1440345155
Total Pages : 177 pages
Book Rating : 4.59/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Exploring Color Workshop, 30th Anniversary Edition written by Nita Leland and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2016-09-07 with total page 177 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Unlock the secrets to gorgeous, expressive, unforgettable color! Finding color combinations that not only work but excite the eye is one of the greatest challenges artists face. This updated and expanded 30th anniversary edition of the North Light classic Exploring Color teaches artists of all mediums and skill levels how to use and control color in their artwork and shows how exhilarating and enjoyable the ride can be. Popular art instructor and best-selling author Nita Leland will help you take any artwork you make to new color heights. Memorable paintings from more than 30 contributing artists are inside towill inspire you, along with 75+ hands-on exercises, 8 step-by-step demonstrations and countless nuggets of color knowledge--all in your own private workshop! Learn how to master color mixing, assemble the perfect palette for your artistic goals, select just the right color scheme, and communicate color in a way that elevates your designs way beyond the ordinary. Start a handy journal to keep track of your discoveries, with customized mixtures, color wheels, reference charts and other tools designed to uncover your color personality and help you work with color more efficiently. Nita knows that the quest for perfect color can be fun, and it can be yours. So stop guessing, and start exploring! "Beautiful color is no happy accident. Color can be learned." --Nita Leland

Author : Jacquie Gering
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 1620331535
Total Pages : 176 pages
Book Rating : 4.38/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Quilting Modern written by Jacquie Gering and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2013-08-14 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From two pioneers of today's modern quilting movement, Quilting Modern teaches quilters how to use improvisational techniques to make graphic, contemporary quilts and quilted projects. Explore seven core techniques and multiple projects using each technique--all presented with detailed instructions. Also included is step-by-step direction from Jacquie Gering and Katie Pedersen on tools, materials, and quilting basics, as well as expert advice on color and design. New and seasoned quilting artists will love making stunning bed, wall hanging, pillowcase, and table accessory quilts with this must-have resource. Quilting Modern is a field guide for quilters who strive to break free from tradition and yearn to explore improvisational work. Quilters can make the 21 projects in the book, but will also come away with the new knowledge and skills to apply to their own unique designs. In Quilting Modern, quilters will find the support, structure, and encouragement they need to explore their own creativity and artistic vision.

Author : Quilting Squad
Publisher : Independently Published
ISBN 13 : 9781091189805
Total Pages : 152 pages
Book Rating : 4.03/5 ( download)

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Download or read book If You Use My Fabric Scissors, I Will Cut You (But Not with These Scissors): Hexagon Graph Paper * Design Your Own Quilts written by Quilting Squad and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2019-03-21 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: IF YOU USE MY FABRIC SCISSORS, I WILL CUT YOU (but not with these scissors): Hexagon Graph Paper * Design Your Own Quilts Blank hex paper to design hexagon quilts. 75 pages have large hexagons that measure .5 inch per side and 75 pages have small hexagons that measure .2" per side allowing you to design different sized quilt projects. Makes a great gift for your favorite quilter with a edgy sense of humor who is passionate about fabric, quilts, and scissors.DETAILS: 6" x 9" book is easy to take on the go 150 cream colored pages Hexagon graph paper

Author : Laura Ehrlich
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 9781592572014
Total Pages : 314 pages
Book Rating : 4.14/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Complete Idiot's® Guide to Quilting written by Laura Ehrlich and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2004 with total page 314 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Complete Idiot's Guide to Quiltingprovides step-by-step instructions for the different quilting styles-from applique to patchwork. It also includes- The updated edition of an already popular book, now in the over-sized Illustrated format. Includes more than 200 photographs and helpful line drawings. All new patterns, plus a new 16-page color insert (20-25 color photos). Step-by-step directions help even beginners learn to quilt more easily.

Author : Pat Sloan
Publisher : Martingale
ISBN 13 : 1604689714
Total Pages : 197 pages
Book Rating : 4.16/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Splendid Sampler 2 written by Pat Sloan and published by Martingale. This book was released on 2018-10-01 with total page 197 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: More than 28,000 quilters have sewn along with the Splendid Sampler community online. Now Pat Sloan and Jane Davidson return with 100 all-new block patterns to inspire quilters all over the world, all over again! Choose blocks designed by Pat and Jane plus superstar quilters Lissa Alexander, Carrie Nelson, Jenny Doan, Susan Ache, Betsy Chutchian, and many more. Blocks made with patchwork, applique, embroidery, and paper piecing provide plenty of opportunities to try new techniques. You'll discover fun ideas for arranging your blocks in a gallery of sampler quilts. Share your progress online and experience the joys of quilting with this "Splendid" community of quilters!

Author : Kathy K. Wylie
Publisher : C&T Publishing Inc
ISBN 13 : 1607053071
Total Pages : 68 pages
Book Rating : 4.71/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Sewflakes written by Kathy K. Wylie and published by C&T Publishing Inc. This book was released on 2008-05-01 with total page 68 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Turn cut-paper snowflakes into intricate fabric sewflakes that add dazzle to your quilts. 5 projects.

Author : Sam Hunter
Publisher : C&T Publishing Inc
ISBN 13 : 1607058898
Total Pages : 184 pages
Book Rating : 4.92/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Quilt Talk written by Sam Hunter and published by C&T Publishing Inc. This book was released on 2014-09-01 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: You’ve got something unique to tell the world. What better way to get your message across than sewing your words into a quilt? Fiber artist and quilt designer Sam Hunter teaches you to say it all with 12 new projects featuring modern, paper-pieced text blocks. The book includes patterns of an easy-to-read font that includes lower- and uppercase letters, numbers, and symbols. Sam covers everything you need to know about paper piecing, choosing fabrics, and designing your own quilted words. Use Sam’s designs to get started, and then stitch up your own words to give any occasion the ultimate personal touch.

Author : Danielle Donaldson
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 144035104X
Total Pages : 144 pages
Book Rating : 4.44/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Art of Creative Watercolor written by Danielle Donaldson and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2018-10-17 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Welcome to your watercolor happy place! The world of Danielle Donaldson is as wondrous as a jar full of fireflies. Her whimsical illustrations are known for their offbeat color combinations, artful arrangements and endearing quirkiness. In this book, you'll learn how to partner with the wonderfully spontaneous medium of watercolor to create your own brand of magic. Start by creating a handmade journal, then follow exercises and start-to-finish projects to fill it with illustrations that are small in size but big on color. Along the way, Danielle shares her fresh takes on color theory, perspective, composition and more. Designed to get your brush moving, this book makes practice feel like play. It's a one-of-a-kind journey for any artist wishing to tap into the utter joy of watercolor painting and make it a cherished part of your daily life. Inside you'll find: • Imaginative techniques that help you override perfectionist tendencies while making the most of watercolor's unpredictable nature • An inventive approach (using scraps of paper, ribbon and other ephemera) for more creative color choices • A simple strategy that makes drawing new subjects less intimidating and more fun • Sweet ways to add hand lettering to your artwork • Inspirational exercises that make finding subjects to paint as easy as A-B-C "Don't underestimate the giddiness you feel when you mindlessly grab a color and mix it with another and create the most beautiful wash ever!" --p43

Author : Laurie Aaron Hird
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 0896898288
Total Pages : 258 pages
Book Rating : 4.88/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Farmer's Wife Sampler Quilt written by Laurie Aaron Hird and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2009-10-09 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Be Inspired by the Stories The 1922, The Farmer's Wife magazine posed this question to their readers: "If you had a daughter of marriageable age, would you, in light of your own experience, have her marry a farmer?" The magazine at the time had 750,000 subscribers, and received over 7,000 letters. The best answers to this question are included in this book, along with the traditional quilt blocks they inspired. Laurie Aaron Hird provides everything you need to be inspired and create your own sampler quilt: • 111 six-inch quilt blocks, with assembly diagrams for piecing the blocks and template cutting directions • Complete instruction for making a sampler quilt in any traditional size: lap, twin, queen or king • Download access to easy-to-print, full-sized templates for all 111 blocks, and printable quilt construction diagrams • 42 letters from the 1922 Farmer's Wife contest to give you a priceless glimpse into our country's past