Adventures in Design: The Ultimate Visual Guide - 153 Spectacular Quilts - Activities & Exercises

Wolfrom, Joen

ISBN 10: 1571208607 / ISBN 13: 9781571208606

Published by C&T Publishing, 2011

Pages are clean and are not marred by notes or folds of any kind. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G1571208607I2N00

Synopsis:

Bring more beauty and balance to your quilt designs

• Everything you need to know about the essentials of good design from an internationally reknowned expert
• Learn about the key elements of design and how to apply strategies for success
• Practice what you've learned with exercises at the end of each chapter
• An inspiring gallery illustrates design concepts by many prominent quilters and artists - including Alex Anderson, Paula Nadelstern, and Ricky Tims - with over 150 images showcasing all styles of quilts and fabric art, from traditional to modern

This is the design textbook for quilters. Joen presents the eight elements of design: line, direction, shape, color, value, texture, proportion, and scale. You'll learn how to work with these elements using many guiding design principles, such as unity and balance. Whether you consider yourself to be a quilter, an artist, or a crafter, you can improve your design skills by exploring Joen's fresh, innovative approach.

About the Author: Joen Wolfrom is an author, teacher, and owner of JWD Publishing. She has taught and lectured in the quilting field, both nationally and internationally, since 1984. During a span of fifteen years, she created commissioned textile art for private clients and corporations. www.jwdpublishing.com.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Adventures in Design: The Ultimate Visual ...
Publisher: C&T Publishing
Publication Date: 2011
Binding: Paperback
Condition: As New
Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket