Contemporary Quilts: Design, Surface and Stitch

Quilters yearning to extend their creativity and take their work to a higher level will find exactly what they re looking for in this refreshing guide. With more than 200 illustrations, plus the author s unique Design Classes and Artist s Hints in every chapter, it offers a fresh approach to the craft. The aim is to help those who know the basics to break away from the traditional block or prescribed pattern and build something original. A review of design and color principles shows how to find sources of inspiration and develop a theme. Quilters will also learn how to experiment on paper and cloth, use new stitching, and add embellishments. The templates and creative exercises will prove valuable again and again.