Debbie B. (quiltingdeb) - , reviewed on + 16 more book reviews
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Numerous drawings, outstanding black and white photographs, pages in full color and clear concise text provide you with an exciting introduction to quilting.
Combining basic techniques with a wide variety of examples by contemporary quiltmakers, this book offers all you need to get started. Experienced quiltmakers will respond to the stimulating contemporary designs as well as special features including Seminole piecing, Hawaiian quiltmaking, and a chapter devoted to novelty techniques - folded star, yo-yo, bias strips, and more.
Sharon Robinson, a contemporary quiltmaker whose work has been widely shown, begins with basic materials and tools. She then discusses in detail the necessary techniques to plan, construct and finish your quilt.
Here is a book that will encourage you to explore a traditional craft - with limitless contemporary applications.
Sharon Robinson, BFA, MFA, California College of Arts and Crafts, Oakland, California, is a noted artist and teacher. She is the author of 'Contemporary Basketry', also published by Davis Publications.
120 pages, 210 illustrations
Combining basic techniques with a wide variety of examples by contemporary quiltmakers, this book offers all you need to get started. Experienced quiltmakers will respond to the stimulating contemporary designs as well as special features including Seminole piecing, Hawaiian quiltmaking, and a chapter devoted to novelty techniques - folded star, yo-yo, bias strips, and more.
Sharon Robinson, a contemporary quiltmaker whose work has been widely shown, begins with basic materials and tools. She then discusses in detail the necessary techniques to plan, construct and finish your quilt.
Here is a book that will encourage you to explore a traditional craft - with limitless contemporary applications.
Sharon Robinson, BFA, MFA, California College of Arts and Crafts, Oakland, California, is a noted artist and teacher. She is the author of 'Contemporary Basketry', also published by Davis Publications.
120 pages, 210 illustrations
