Beautifully Embellished Landscapes: 125 Tips & Techniques to Create Stunning Quilts [Paperback]

Joyce R. Becker (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 10, 2006

Achieve realistic effects in your landscape quilts.

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About the Author

Joyce Becker is a renowned landscape quilt artist. She has appeared on countless TV programmes dedicated to handicrafts.

Product Details

• Paperback: 96 pages
• Publisher: C&T Publishing (August 10, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1571203605
• ISBN-13: 978-1571203601
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.5 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #55,772 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Hi, I'm Joyce and I'd like to share a little bit about myself. In additional to writing quilting books within the landscape quilt genre, I love creating landscape quilts and teaching and lecturing nationally and internationally. I developed my own techniques through trial and error and continue to grow and try new things. My new book, Quick Little Landscape Quilts will be published in the fall of 2010 by C&T Publishing. I enjoy teaching on cruises with www.quiltcampatsea.com and hope to one day write a series of quilting novels. I also write a weekly column for the Kent Reporter. I live in Kent, Washington, am married and have five step-children and my husband and I have two children. Please visit my blog at www.joycerbeckerblog.blogspot.com. or catch me on Facebook. The cover quilt on Quick Little Landscape Quilts is made mostly from dryer lint, along with other "found" fibers from my studio. :) Joyce

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66 of 66 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Must Have Landscape How to Book, January 5, 2007

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D. Lee - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Beautifully Embellished Landscapes: 125 Tips & Techniques to Create Stunning Quilts (Paperback)

I bought this book because I love to quilt and I collect books about quilting. I never intended to make a landscape quilt, but after I read Joyce Becker's book "Beautifully Embellished Landscapes" I had to try at least one project. The directions are clear cut, well-worded and very understandable. Joyce does a wonderful job of walking the quilter through the entire process; ie: supplies needed, things you might need on hand, substitutes, creative alternatives, etc. When I made my quilt, I was able to look at the whole concept in an entirely different way. I was able to take a picture in my mind, transfer it to paper and then to a pattern. I used fabrics that I would never have thought of using before I read this book. I ended up with an original work of art. It was a lovely scene of a Tuscan villa that I made for my sister's 50th birthday. She was so impressed that she cried. I was amazed that I was able to make a beautiful one of a kind quilt like this and it is due entirely to Joyce Becker's book . I have also bought 2 of her other books, "Luscious Landscapes" and "Nature's Patterns". I highly recommend these books to those interested in something that will help you find your creative center. I did email Joyce with a couple of questions and she was very helpful. I can't wait til she writes another book. These are the best landscape quilting books I have found yet.

39 of 39 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best Landscape Quilting book!, May 14, 2007

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This review is from: Beautifully Embellished Landscapes: 125 Tips & Techniques to Create Stunning Quilts (Paperback)

I first got into landscape quilting by watching the DVD that was taken from this book. I would highly recommend that as well. The techniques are simple, and very inspiring. There are patterns in the books but I would really recommend you break away from them and just use the techniques to create your own quilt art. That's really what this book is all about. Just getting in there and getting your hands dirty so to speak. The instructions are clear, the pictures very inspiring and there are tons of ideas to get the wheels in your head turning. A beginner could easily do just about anything in here... as long as you aren't afraid of breaking the traditional rules and just trying new things. Unleash your muse! Go for it.

31 of 31 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A plethora of landscape techniques!, May 6, 2007

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Chris F. Willis "Media1der" (West Michigan, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Beautifully Embellished Landscapes: 125 Tips & Techniques to Create Stunning Quilts (Paperback)

I love to create landscape and portrait quilts from my own photos, and have been exploring ways to make more interesting and realistic water and foliage. I've also recently joined an artist postcard group and was looking for creative embellishment techniques to practice on these little "mini quilts." This book did not disappoint! It's jam packed with creative techniques that help you make your own unique expressions through landscape quilting. Want to make realistic waves? How about trying Angelina fibers ... or guaze ... or even dryer lint! Becker gives you so many great alternatives, with instructions and full color photos of the results. Whether you're a dabbler or a landscape pro, this book will be keep you busy exploring for months to come!