Product Description

An art quilt is a unique and original work of art done in fabric, layered with batting and backed just like a traditional quilt. Most often they are made to hang on a wall as decoration. In this book, learn how to identify an appropriate photo for an art quilt, how to translate that photo into a fabric collage, and how to accent and/or embellish it using thread painting, raw-edge machine appliqué and fabric collage. A bonus DVD hosted by Nancy Zieman compliments the instruction featured in the book.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #143038 in Books
• Published on: 2009-06-12
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 128 pages

Features

• ISBN13: 9780896898042
• Condition: NEW
• Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
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About the Author
Leni Levenson Wiener has been teaching art quilting in the New York area for seven years. She is a member of SAQA and an active member of the quilting community. Her previous book, Thread Painting, was published by Krause Publications in 2007.

Customer Reviews

Honest and focused inspiration
I have been looking, searching and buying all sorts of books on the topic of creative "photos-to-art-quilts", this one hits the high "HIGH" mark on inspiration, clear and thorough directions. The author does a great job in walking the reader through the basics of good design, composition, photo selections and getting your ideas actually done! The included companion DVD is fantastic as it was so much better yet to actaully see and hear how the author achieved such fantastic results! The demonstrations of thread-painted accents and applique really cleared up some questions I had while reading the book. A lot of design and planning is done with the use of a computer which is explained in easy to understand details but the author has also offered simple and clear directions for what some might call "low-tech" alternatives. All the steps of making a "photo-inspired" art quilt are covered in very clear writing and step by step photos. I do both traditional quilts and art quilts, if I could give it 6 stars ****** I would!

Comprehensive introduction to pictorial quilts
This will appeal to beginners and experienced quilters alike. There are some good project instructions, some design principles and some good tips for using photo enhancement to improve the composition. Of course it cannot cover every aspect in depth, but, in the body of the book, every word and every illustration is worth looking at. Leni's interest in scenes containing people doing something ordinary, which she interprets with some stunning fabric choices, has broadened my view of what makes a good pictorial quilt.