Thinking Outside the Block - Softcover

Di Cummings, San

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9781571202383: Thinking Outside the Block

Synopsis

Contemporary quilts the easy way - no rules, just fun!

Start with traditional blocks as Sandi Cummings shares easy steps to designing and creating your own artistic quilts. Next, move up to deceptively simple "transition" units that offer a bridge into the world of contemporary quiltmaking. Spontaneity and experimentation are key, so get ready to loosen up and have fun as you learn!

- 6 different blocks teach Sandi's concepts - one step at a time
- Easy processes include inserting strips into blocks, constructing free-form units, cutting double, and creating checkerboards
- Learn to experiment with design and develop one-of-a-kind quilts

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About the Authors

Sandi Cummings balances her time among teaching, traveling, and creating art quilts. Her work has appeared in many shows and hangs in private and corporate collections. Sandi lives in Moraga, California.

Karen Flamme is a fiber artist and writer who got her start sewing garments and producing her own line of embellished clothing. She has been making art quilts for over a decade and enjoys sharing her passion through teaching. Fabric flowers are her latest inspiration. Karen lives in Oakland and Pebble Beach, CA.

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