Stitching to Dye in Quilt Art: Colour, Texture and Distortion

batsforn books stitching to dye in quilt art color texture and distortion. progressive step by step exercises give full instructions for creating the various dyeing and distortion effects but the emphasis is always on creativity and constant experimentation. a gallery at the end of each of the two main sections showcases an array of gorgeous examples from some of the best quilters working today. featuring the importance of fabric types which work which ones do not and how to tell the difference using pre dyed fabric for enhanced contrast incorporating lace and other embellishments using cording and including buttons for texture and distortion. author c. june barnes. hardcover 128 pages. imported.

C June Barnes is an award-winning quilt artist, winning awards throughout the 1990s and into the 21st century. She won the first prize in the Innovative Quilt category in 2003. She has exhibited for several years and also teaches across the UK. She is the author of Stitching To Dye in Quilt Art, also published by Batsford. She lives in Hastings, East Sussex.