| Material Obsession: Modern Quilts with Traditional Roots Contributor(s): Fielke, Sarah (Author), Doughty, Kathy (Author), Fassett, Kaffe (Foreword by) |
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ISBN: 1584797525 ISBN-13: 9781584797524 Publisher: Harry N. Abrams OUR PRICE: $24.75 Product Type: Paperback Published: March 2009 Annotation: Kathy Doughty and Sarah Fielke, owners of the popular quilting shop Material Obsession in Sydney, Australia, bring an unconventional spirit to a traditional craft. They encourage quilters to use bold patterns and unusual color combinations, and to trust their instincts rather than follow rigid rules. In Material Obsession, Doughty and Fielke present 23 vibrant quilt patterns that appear fresh and modern, but are often based on traditional designs. They explain how any quilter, novice or seasoned, can create striking variations of their own by seeking inspiration from both the fabric in front of them and the world around them. Patterns are arranged from easy to advanced, and a techniques section fully describes the basics of patchwork and quilting. Material Obsession provides quilters with everything they need to put a modern twist on an age-old craftand to express their own creative spirits while theyre at it. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Crafts & Hobbies | Quilts & Quilting |
| Dewey: 746.460 |
| LCCN: 2008035179 |
| Series: Stc Craft |
| Physical Information: 0.7" H x 8.34" W x 10" (1.86 lbs) 208 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Kathy Doughty and Sarah Fielke, owners of the popular quilting shop Material Obsession in Sydney, Australia, bring an unconventional spirit to a traditional craft. They encourage quilters to use bold patterns and unusual color combinations, and to trust their instincts rather than follow rigid rules. In Material Obsession, Doughty and Fielke present 23 vibrant quilt patterns that appear fresh and modern, but are often based on traditional designs. They explain how any quilter, novice or seasoned, can create striking variations of their own by seeking inspiration from both the fabric in front of them and the world around them. Patterns are arranged in order of difficulty, from easy to advanced, and a techniques section fully describes the basics of patchwork and quilting. Material Obsession provides quilters with everything they need to put a modern twist on an age-old craft--and to express their own creative spirits while they're at it. |
Contributor Bio(s): Fassett, Kaffe: - Kaffe Fassett is a world-renowned artist, textile designer, and author, and his use of color is widely regarded as visionary. His work has been exhibited at museums worldwide, including the Victoria and Albert Museum in London. He is a fabric designer for Rowan Patchwork and Quilting, the primary knitwear designer for Rowan Yarns, and the author of 15 books, including STC Craft's Simple Shapes Spectacular Quilts. He lives in London. For more information, see his biography, Kaffe Fassett: Dreaming in Color, or visit kaffefassett.com. |