Contemporary Quilting: Exciting Techniques and Quilts from Award-Winning Quilters [Paperback]

Cindy Walter (Author), Stevii Graves (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 1, 2005

Unleash your creative spirit!

Quilting has come a long way from its utilitarian roots in scarp-bag fabrics and bed quilts. From embellishments and painted fabrics to the newest techniques and tools, today's quilters eagerly embrace new ways to express their artistry.

Contemporary Quilting is a must-have source for information, instruction and inspiration. You will:

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  Learn new techniques through photo-filled step-by-step instructions for 12 projects.
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  Get your creative juices flowing with a colorful gallery of 80 quilts from award-winning quilters
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  Explore the history of contemporary quilting from the perspective of the artists and manufacturers who have shaped its evolution

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Cindy Walter, is a well-known teacher and author. Stevii Graves has been involved with quilt making since 1975 and has been a judge for competitions throughout the U.S.

Product Details

• Paperback: 144 pages
• Publisher: Krause Publications (May 1, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 087349749X
• ISBN-13: 978-0873497497
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.2 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,110,022 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Cindy is an inspiring and innovative author, teacher, lecturer, and TV personality. Best known as the author of the PRIMEDIA award winning book Snippet Sensations. She also authored Fine Hand Quilting, Attic Windows, More Snippet Sensations, Snippet Flower Bouquet, Snippet Christmas Celebrations, Basic Applique with 1930 Patterns, Basic Guide to Dyeing & Painting Fabric, and Contemporary Quilting. She is excited about her newest book, Fabric Painting with Cindy Walter published by C&T, 2011. She regularly teaches and inspires quilters around the world. Her articles and quilts have appeared in many magazines and she often hosts for www.quilterstv.com. She and her husband, former Hawai`i Attorney General Michael Lilly, live in Honolulu, Hawai`i.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

122 of 126 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Find one to look at before you buy!!, May 16, 2005

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N. R. Evans (Nebraska, US) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Contemporary Quilting: Exciting Techniques and Quilts from Award-Winning Quilters (Paperback)

I really dislike giving a 2-star rating to this book. I WANTED to like it, really I did. But it's not a great book. Many of the quilts in the gallery are pieces that I have seen in other books I own. I have always liked many of these quilts - key phrase: ALWAYS LIKED.... as in have seen many, many times. Nearly a fourth of the quilts are five or more years old, and in this information age, that's a long time. As for the techniques section - if you have the Snippets books or the Painting book which Cindy co-authored, you already have about half the techniques. Some of the other techniques (Angelina, photo transfer) are shown in better detail in the Quilting Arts magazine or other books, and two of the "techniques" are just basic traditional piecing with perhaps a slight twist toward contemporary (for ex, stamping on sashing fabrics).

All-in-all, if I'd seen it before I ordered it, Amazon would still own it, and I'd still have my money. Unhappily, it's now the other way around. I know a lot of work goes into writing a book, but these authors should have put their efforts toward a better project. The best thing I can say is that the gallery photography is good (the projects photos less so). And if you don't own many exhibit catalogs or other books on art quilts you may really enjoy this one.

6 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Quilt Techniques, November 16, 2006

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Evelyn Milton (Australia) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Contemporary Quilting: Exciting Techniques and Quilts from Award-Winning Quilters (Paperback)

This is an excellent book for quilters and textile artists interested in exploring contemporary textile techniques and materials. Each stimulating activity is explained clearly and simply, assisted by comprehensive photos.

The second part of the book showcases a range of beautiful contemporary quilts by renowned quilters, which illustrate various modern techniques. Descriptions of the techniques used and effects achieved are helpful and interesting.

This is a useful purchase for a serious contemporary quilter, or quilting group to add to their library. The book is fun, visually attractive, with the projects aimed at assisting quilters to explore new horizons and techniques.

32 of 48 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Missed the whole point, June 11, 2005

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Hedgy "quiltmaker" (Surprise, Arizona) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Contemporary Quilting: Exciting Techniques and Quilts from Award-Winning Quilters (Paperback)

The first reviewer obviously missed the whole point of the book and its goals. This was not writen to promote any "new" techniques but to show variations on contemporary ones and to showcase outstanding award winning quilts. The photographs are outstanding and the variety of quilts is a wonderful collection of diverse methods and techniques. Yes, we have seen some of these quilts before but does one ever tire of seeing or admiring outstanding work?
This book encourages the quiltmaker or fabric artist to try something different and to have some fun! So buy the book, feast on the pictures and go have some fun!
I immediately purchased several copies and plan on buying more..Thank you for a beautiful book!