The Quilting Arts Book

by Patricia Chatham Bolton

Beginners and seasoned crafters alike will find inspiration and instruction in this definitive quilting resource that combines foundational techniques for quilting and fiber art with tips and tricks for creating one-of-a-kind works of art. Showcased here are some of the most popular topics, articles, and artists from past issues of Quilting Arts magazine, as well as new and fresh methods from today's most respected contemporary quilt artists. Hands-on workshops introduce crafters to each facet of the art-quilt trade—from creating abstract, pictorial, and landscape quilts to in-depth techniques on surface design and stitching applications. Each chapter showcases various art-quilting concepts and ends with quick creative exercises and tips guaranteed to get both quilters and mixed-media artists creating with cloth right away.

Genres: Quilting, Nonfiction, Reference, Crafts

143 pages, Paperback

First published November 1, 2008

About the author

See also Pokey Bolton

Reviews

[Marisa · Rating 5 out of 5]

First I would like to thank Netgalley and the publisher for this arc in return for my honest review.

Infound this very inspirational and had me wanting to try these projects and processes. Very inspiring and easy to follow. I will be purchasing this for my library.

[Helen Sews-Knits · Rating 3 out of 5]

You would have to be an absolute beginner to any form of art to get the most out of this book, the final section with the projects is interesting and informative though and justifies the lower kindle price tag. I would have been disappointed if I’d paid the full price for a physical copy.

[Annie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Just loved it. Great ideas

[Carol Surges]

Inspirational and practical, this book has some great examples and instructions for non-traditional, outside the box styles of quilting including reverse applique, collage, painted fabric, beaded collage quilts and making paper fabric. Chapters are written by different 'experts' on the particular style of quilting. This is one of the few books that include a chapter on making a statement through the quilt. Instructions, techniques to try and patterns included when appropriate. I'll be going back to this book frequently.

[Jo · Rating 3 out of 5]

Nice overview of the various types of quilting arts. Many basic and intermediate tips and methods are covered. Apparently it is a compilation of articles from the Quilting Arts magazine & many subscribers didn't realize this & purchased the book only to find they'd seen it all before. If you've read the magazine you may find some repeats but if not, it's a nice resource book.

[Lynne · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wonderful description of several interesting techniques... My personal favorite is turning wrapping paper into fabric.

[Eugenie · Rating 4 out of 5]

my review is at ny blog:
http://lapis-lazuli-q.blogspot.com/20...

[Lisa Houlihan]

Book Riot Read Harder 2016: A self-improvement book (can be traditionally or non-traditionally considered “self-improvement”)

[Jess · Rating 4 out of 5]

A birthday present...inspirational quilting!

[Ru4repeat · Rating 5 out of 5]

Incredible ideas. I loved the quote, "we consider researching and developing our ideas as a journey discovery and we don't worry too much about the outcome."