Synopses & Reviews
One of todayand#8217;s most innovative quilt artists reveals her trademark techniques in published form for the first timeand#151;complete with step-by-step exercises. C. June Barnesand#8217;s unique method of creating quilts in neutral fabric and then dyeing them has revolutionized quilt art. Similarly, her work on texture and particularly distortion (through shrinkage) of the surface has taken quilt design to a new level. She discusses it all here, from coloring to embellishing, plus fun projects. Fantastically illustrated with photos of the finished pieces, as well as drawings and illustrations of the methods, this is a book no quilter should be without!
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Synopsis
One of today's most innovative quilt artists reveals her trademark techniques in published form for the first time--complete with step-by-step exercises. C. June Barnes's unique method of creating quilts in neutral fabric and
then dyeing them has revolutionized quilt art. Similarly, her work on texture and particularly distortion (through shrinkage) of the surface has taken quilt design to a new level. She discusses it all here, from coloring to embellishing, plus fun projects. Fantastically illustrated with photos of the finished pieces, as well as drawings and illustrations of the methods, this is a book no quilter should be without
Synopsis
Todayand#39;s most innovative quilt artists work in three dimensions, using various folding, gathering, pleating, stuffing, padding, shrinking, and layering techniques to create intricate raised structures. See how to produce these stunning effects, from simple textured quilts to elaborate twisted and embellished designs, including vessels and hanging installations. Popular quilt artist C. June Barnes provides invaluable tips on construction and a wealth of inspirational examples, including work from some of the worldand#39;s leading quilt artists.
About the Author
C. June Barnes is an award-winning quilt artist, who received the first prize in the Innovative Quilt category at the Festival of Quilts 2003 in Birmingham, UK. She has exhibited for several years and also teaches. She is the author of Stitching to Dye in Quilt Art, also published by Batsford. She lives in Hastings, East Sussex.