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Journey of an Art Quilter: Creative Strategies and Techniques

Journey of an Art Quilter: Creative Strategies and Techniques
By Barbara Olson

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As much about motivation as it is about teaching techniques, this bold and vibrant quilting resource guides readers through the stages of the quilting process while offering encouragement and advice. Leading readers on a personal journey, the projects detail the joy of pursuing a passion for quilts through the creative exercises designed to help others tap into their own individual style and free their artistic spirit. With hints and tips on everything from fabric selection to choosing the right tools, this inspirational and instructive guide is a must for anyone interested in quilting.

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  • Amazon Sales Rank: #299525 in Books
  • Published on: 2004-04-01
  • Original language: English
  • Number of items: 1
  • Binding: Paperback
  • 152 pages

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About the Author

Barbara Olson is an award-winning quilt artist, teacher, and lecturer. Her quilts have appeared in publications and exhibits around the world. She lives in Billings, Montana.

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Journey of an Art Quilter: Creative Strategies and Techniques5
Was literally a personal journey, very inspirational and passionate, sharing her own inspirations and techniques, beautiful color photos and details, absolutely amazing from the heart and soul, especially since I am not a quilter myself but a painter always looking for creative design, color, pattern, composition, etc. in other medias. Thought I would pass on to my sister who is a quilter but a keeper for my art library and ordered another copy for my sister who loved as said dreams of taking her seminars! Very magical, would especially recommend to quilt artists as very contemporary and she wonderfully shares her techniques and ideas.

Stunning fabric art5
In trying to separate a rating for the book itself as opposed to the content/context of it, initially I can say this book is not really a how-to as much as a "how I discovered the artist within." Except, of course, for the brilliant description of the angled spirals that so often find their way to Barbara Olson's quilts. That said, there is good information on construction here but it is not for the beginner or the faint of heart. The book is more an example of what's ultimately possible when we quit hampering our creative muse and give full rein to the medium in which we work.

Olson's quilted art is not the homely homespun blanket you'd cuddle under by a fire. These pieces are a fire unto themselves. The book is worth owning just to have a glimpse of her work. As a beginning quilter, the photos and close up construction information stir my own creative needs to aspire to step outsite the box. (Also makes me long for a high-tech quilting machine, but that's another story.)

Journey of an Art Quilter5
Thhis book is incredibly inspiring. I have no art background . (I was a Science teacher) but I find that I can proceed quite easily. THe writing style is easy and well organized. Most importantly, it is easy to follow AND go off on your own adventure and feel comfortable with it