Brave New Quilts
| Author | : Kathreen Ricketson |
| Publisher | : C&T Publishing Inc |
| Total Pages | : 164 |
| Release | : 2013-08-01 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9781607057208 |
| ISBN-13 | : 1607057204 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (204 Downloads) |
Download or read book Brave New Quilts written by Kathreen Ricketson and published by C&T Publishing Inc. This book was released on 2013-08-01 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The beloved quilt artist explores the use of line, color, motif, and text in this quilting guide featuring 12 projects inspired by modern art movements. Kathreen Ricketson was one of Australia’s most popular modern quilt artists and bloggers. In Brave New Quilts, she combines her fine art background with her love of craft to offer a series of quilts evoking the aesthetics of Art Deco, Bauhaus, Abstract Expressionism, and even Dada. Each chapter focuses on a different design principle with 3 quilt projects presented with 2 alternate design options. Kathreen shares a historical overview of each art movement, giving essential context to each project. A must-have for fans of the modern quilt movement, Brave New Quilts includes expert information on color, fabric selection, inspiration, and mood boards. A comprehensive appendix and in-depth information on tools and finishing techniques round out this inspiring book.
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