Contemporary Quilts: Design, Surface and Stitch

by Sandra Meech

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.

Genres: Quilting, Crafts, Art

128 pages, Paperback

First published May 28, 2004

Reviews

[~Anita~ · Rating 4 out of 5]

Sandra Meech is a strong writer. However I had read her two books on stitch first. The basics are repeated with similar examples in all three. The information I was most interested in was at the back of the book.

[Jo · Rating 5 out of 5]

Nice all in one for surface design. Looks at the variety of materials and methods textile artisans use today.