Focus on Features [Paperback]

Charlotte Warr Andersen (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 1, 2011

This guide to the art of creating portraiture in applique emphasizes the drawing process and the subtleties of shaping realistic features such as eyes, noses, mouths, ears and hands. Detailed photographs show the step-by-step construction sequences for an eye and a mouth. The roles of colour and value are covered, and machine applique is demonstrated.

Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal

The ancient needlecraft of appliqu? takes on a new form in the hands of Anderson. She begins by tracing dramatic, well-lit photos of her subject, then cuts and appliqu?s cloth to create somewhat realistic images. Her work falls somewhere between quilting and portraiture, with a little abstract art thrown in. Anderson expertly guides the student through photography, tracing, lighting effects, and the details of stitching eyes and mouths. Her "features" here also include those of animals. A fine follow-up to Anderson's Faces and Places: Images in Appliqu? (C&T, 1995).
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Product Details

• Paperback: 98 pages
• Publisher: C&T Publishing, Inc. (February 1, 2011)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1571200533
• ISBN-13: 978-1571200532
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.5 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #746,408 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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46 of 46 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars My Favorite Pictorial Quilting Book By A Mile!, July 10, 2001

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Carole Pivarnik "I bring dogs to life with wa... (Virginia, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Focus on Features (Paperback)

This is by far the most helpful book I have when it comes to doing realistic pictorial quilts. There are so many details and tips about how to make features, hands, fur, and more look more lifelike...those alone are worth the purchase price. Although the author sews as she goes and I use the fusible web technique, there is no conflict. I find myself turning to this book again and again to help me solve problems. The author goes into some detail about how to draw features so that they can be easily rendered in fabric...there is a fascinating quiz where you match a drawn outline of ears, eyes, nose, or mouth with the photo from which it came. Comparing the drawings with the photos was a very instructive exercise. If you want to create realistic picture quilts that contain people or animals, this is the number one book to have!

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Inspiring!, May 7, 2001

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Sharon S. (Naples, FL United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Focus on Features (Paperback)

Definitely a must-have! Charlotte gave a lecture and 2 day workshop for Naples Quilters Guild - wonderful! Don't miss her lecture/workshop if she should be in your area. Next best thing is her book. Charlotte's applique technique is great and her ideas will inspire you to create wonderful portraits! Don't miss out on this great book!

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars excellent book, April 5, 2004

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Michelle Verbeeck "michelle of studio-259.com" (dover, pa USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Focus on Features (Paperback)

This is a great book. Charlotte brings people to life in her quilts. I am truly amazed and inspired by her work. She guides you thru the process to approaching quilt making with her techniques. I am still working on making my first face quilt and although it takes some work...it is well worth it if you are interested in this kind of quilt art. Another great book i am happy to own.