Quiltmaker S Colour Workshop

The authors help quilters understand how skilful use of colour can turn an ordinary quilt design into an exquisite one. They explain colour theory, and how it relates to quilts. A collection of 15 quilts by some of America's most respected quiltmakers is included, with the fine qualities of each explored.

Whether you're a beginning or experienced quiltmaker, Quiltmaker's Color Workshop will help you use color more creatively in your designs. Through a showcase of more than 35 great quilts, ranging from contemporary to traditional styles, the authors show how colors work together to support a "big idea." Learn to go beyond simple, formulaic color concepts, and instead, have fun exploring color through individual and group activities that will help you see color in a completely new way.

What makes a brilliant color combination? An inspiring, idea-filled guide to color theory and how to use it in your quilting projects! This useful guide shares the secrets of successfully using color in your quilting. Discover more about color theory and how to use it in the context of quilting, then apply this theory to practical projects, from quilts and cushions, to wall hangings, table runners and bags. Featuring six color-themed sections with block ideas for every color theory combination, it offers plenty of inspiration for you to create colorful projects! Contributing members of the quilting and sewing e-zine team at Fat Quarterly include Brioni Greenberg, John Adams, Tacha Bruecher and Lynne Goldsworthy.

Shows quilters how to use color to enchance their patchwork by explaining the six different color theories.

A series of hands-on exercises shows how to use fabric scraps to translate color choices into fabric selection.

Sophisticated Style with Simple Piecing. Multiple sizes, alternative colorways, and design tips are included for all 10 project quilts. Patterns range from "quick and easy" to "involved but inspiring". Learn about color theory, fabric selection, and elements of design. Build your skills with step-by-step instruction and tips on piecing, hand or machine appliqué and quilting, and finishing. This is your "go-to" book for contemporary quiltmaking! You'll love the dramatic results you get with this modern approach to quiltmaking. Popular author/designer team of Weeks Ringle and Bill Kerr present their design and construction methods with 10 projects, then show you how to transform their ideas into quilts that truly express who you are.

Promotes composition and design choices and includes in a final workshop a gallery of fifty modern quilts that exemplify today's tones, color work, and techniques.

Three five-star reviews at amazon.com: "I own more than 900 quilt related books, but this book surpasses all of them." -Vivian E. Ahern, Florida