Patchwork Lab Gemology : Transforming Fabrics into Facets

Andrea Tsang Jackson guides readers through transforming the beauty, allure, and power of natural stones into glittering complex patchwork quilts. Using her expert tips and tricks and her step-by-step process to master a plan for the colour work required to achieve transparency and light through fabric selection, readers will paper-piece their way to a jewellery box of blocks. Beginning with nine traditional gemstone shapes, such as teardrop, marquis, and emerald cuts, each block progresses in complexity so readers can hone their skills as they work their way through the book. Next, quilters will be inspired to use their blocks in a series of projects – both large and small. Created with intermediate quilters in mind, the book includes:

• A beginner-friendly workshop on achieving effective transparency with fabric
• Andrea Tsang Jackson's speedy chain-piecing technique for paper piecing
• Nine basic 12'' gemstone blocks
• Graded patterns to create the perfect finished block size
• Traditional and modern settings
• Cutting and faceting with fabric workshop
• Gemstone groups with sampler ideas
• Field Guide approach with watercolour illustrations of gemstones

Andrea Tsang Jackson is an artist, designer, and quilter based in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. Quilting is the medium through which she can explore her interests in geometry, material, and place. Her purposeful approach to her work imbues meaning in every aspect of each project that she puts forth. Andrea’s background in architecture has allowed her to understand the design process from a variety of approaches. As an educator, she wants to inspire others to reach their own creative potential and to see themselves as designers of their own lives. www.3rdstoryworkshop.com