BOOKS of INTEREST TO QUILTERS
QUILTING WITH ALIENS is one of the funniest books about quilting you will ever find! Written by Lisa-Marie Sanders, it documents her introduction into the quilting world. She says, “I thought that to become a quilter I’d have to move into a log cabin, in a section of town called the Fat Quarter”…
Purchase this book online at Flamingo Island Designs.
Tropical Paradise by Judy Hansen
- Tropical Paradise pattern book
This
book is chock full of patterns for tropical quilts and other projects. The
cover quilt is pieced and appliqued and measures 72″ x 58″. Also included are patterns for a
Seahorse quilt, Great White herons, a tiki bar, table runners, placemats, and an evening bag. Subscribe to our
Block-of-the-Month service for the Tropical Paradise Quilt and receive one block a month for 15 months.
Art + Quilt Design Principles and Creative Exercises by Lyric Kinad published by Interweave.
- Art + Quilt
Follow Lyric Kinard’s lessons to learn about how to create art quilts. She includes information on the elements of art, principles of design, composition, evaluation and critique. There are many illustrations, photos as well as exercises aimed at skill building. A student gallery of quilts is also a source of inspiration. 135 pages Spiral-bound, hard cover.
- Accidental Landscapes Surprisingly Simple Quilted Scenes
This book by Karen Eckmeir of The Quilted Lizard is one of our favorites. With it you will discover the secrets of creating fabric landscapes “accidentally”, using Karen’s layering and topstitching technique. It is for beginner and seasoned quilter alike and will take you on an inspiring journey to the beloved places in your memories and dreams. The book contains 3 projects and many colorful photos. 64 pages in softcover. Available at Flamingo Island Designs.
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