Inspiration Odyssey: A Journey of Self-Expression in Quilts

by Diana Swim Wessel

This book is the "must have" for quilters looking to break out of the traditional mold. The author tells us not only where to find inspiration, but what to do with it once it's been found! Not just another project book, this book provides insight into the mind of the artist - where she gets her inspirations, how she interprets them, how she documents, evolves, and executes a design, and some of the final products. This is an artist's book for the non-artist. There are color photos throughout the book. 1. Notes on life & quilts 2. How to use this book 3. Hunting & gathering 4. Design basics 5. Color basics 6. Design library 7. Sketchbook studies 8. Fabric & tools 9. Construction techniques 10. Machine applique 11. Drawing with the machine 12. Finishing techniques 13. Fabric exercises 14. Filled with frustration? 15. Summing it up

95 pages, Paperback

First published June 1, 1996

Reviews

[JayeL · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is one of best books about creativity I have ever read. This book was written when quilt book publishers still thought that quiltmakers had brains and didn't insist on spoon feeding us repetitive patterns with no challenge or thought required. Diana Swim Wessel takes the reader through a variety of exercises to get those creative juices flowing. Useful for more than just quiltmakers as the exercises and ideas apply to a variety of different artistic endeavors. I am very sorry that this was her only book and she seems to have disappeared.