Synopses & Reviews
At is simplest, each book is an exploration of color. By understanding the fundamentals of colorwork and successful color combinations, the first part of these books will celebrate a single color. The second part of the book features 6 patchwork projects (4 quilts and 2 small projects) that showcase that single color through a series of one or two colored projects.
Simple piecing appeals to a broad range of quilters, from those looking for a quick project through to an intermediate of adventurous beginner.
Synopsis
Introducing Simply Color: Red, first in an irresistible new series. Each book in this rainbow series features 6 patchwork projects celebrating a single color. In this case, it s red in all its vibrant variations showcased in 4 quilts and 2 smaller, less time-consuming projects, clearly explained with 50 helpful illustrations.
If the color red inspires you you ll love this book. Embark on a kaleidoscopic adventure that takes you from warm geranium tints to dramatic deep crimson tones. Unleash the creative side of your quilting skills as you play with colorful fabrics in solids and prints, combine a variety of tones and tints of red, and explore fresh new designs.
Ideal for adventurous beginners and intermediate quilters. Following a pattern is only a small piece of what goes into creating gorgeous patchwork projects. Each book in this series will teach you:
- Color Theory hues, tints, tones, shades and value
- Color Combinations triad, tetrad, complementary, split complementary
- 6 Patchwork Projects gorgeous patchwork designs in shades of one color
A crayon box for quilters The Simply Color Series features all the colors of the rainbow: Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, Purple/Gray. Collect the entire series and learn how a deeper understanding of color can inspire you and add impact to every quilting or crafting project you take on.
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About the Author
Vanessa Christenson is a wife and mother of four. They run her world, but when they are at work and school, she runs her pattern and fabric design company, V and Co. She has produced three lines of fabric with Moda Fabrics and published Make It Sew Modern with Martingale in 2012.
Her popular pattern line features designs for handbags, quilts, sewn accessories and home décor. This She lives in Marion, Iowa.