Twelve by Twelve: The International Art Quilt Challenge - Softcover

Boschert, Deborah; Congdon, Gerrie; Conway, Helen L.; Duncan, Kirsten; Grant, Terry

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1600596665 ISBN 13: 9781600596667

Publisher: Sterling Publishing, 2011

Synopsis

Twelve by Twelve examines the two-year-long international collaboration between twelve art quilters, during which they created a total of 144 quilts based on twelve different themes. Not only does the book showcase the quilts themselves--a feature quilt from each theme receives an in-depth chapter, written by one of the quilters--it also examines the dynamics of developing a vibrant online community of artists. The result is a very personal and unique blend of technique-based text and discussions on challenge, collaboration, and inspiration.  

About this title

About the Author:

The TWELVE BY TWELVE group is composed of 12 art quilters, each with numerous awards, articles, and publications among them. Works from several members have been included in a variety of Lark Books, as well as Quilting Arts Magazine. They are: Brenda Gael Smith (Copacabana, NSW, Australia); Deborah Boschert (Lewisville, TX); Diane Perin Hock (Healdsburg, CA); Francoise Jamart (Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium); Gerrie Congdon (Portland, OR); Helen L Conway (St. Helens, Merseyside, UK); Karen Rips (Thousand Oaks, CA); Kirsten Duncan (Townsville, QLD, Australia); Kristin La Flamme (Waipahu, HI); Nikki Wheeler (Poulsbo, WA); Terri Stegmiller (Mandan, ND); Terry Grant (Beaverton, OR).

Review:

...A vibrant assortment of art quilts - 144 in all - [explore] emotionally charged themes such as identity, passion, community, and also a few whimsical concepts like chocolate and dandelions. Additional information about each of the 12 artists offers insight into their individual working processes, studio spaces, and backgrounds...
-Quilting Arts Magazine With each chapter devoted to one of the themes, including passion, identity, illumination, and chocolate, {Twelve by Twelve] combines personal narrative and creative exploration, resulting in 144 amazing 12 x 12-inch quilt creations. The book also includes helpful sidebars on how to start your own group, as well as quilting tips.
-American Style

About this edition

• Publisher: Sterling Publishing
• Publication date: 2011
• ISBN 10: 1600596665
• ISBN 13: 9781600596667
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 176