Kaffe Fassett's Country Garden Quilts [Paperback]

Kaffe Fassett (Author), Roberta Horton (Author), Mary Mashuta (Author), Liza Prior Lucy (Author), Pauline Smith (Author), Brandon Mably (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 7, 2008

Kaffe Fassett presents 20 magnificent quilts bursting with floral themes and his trademark color combinations -- all luxuriously photographed against the stunning backdrop of lush English country gardens. Based on Fassett's signature line of Rowan fabrics, the pieces have been designed by some of the world's finest quilters, including Liza Prior-Lucy, Pauline Smith, and Robert Horton. And the gorgeous photography is just the start: Complete instructions for creating each museum-quality quilt are also included. Plus, Fassett draws from his 30 years of experience to offer tips and techniques that every quilter will treasure. This new collection from a master will be eagerly embraced by his fans worldwide.

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About the Author

Kaffe Fassett is a name every quilter knows. His work has been commissioned by the British monarchy, American fashion designers, and the Royal Shakespeare Company. Fassett partnered with Rowan to create the Kaffe Fassett Collection, which debuts new fabrics every fall. He has written numerous quilt best-sellers, including Kaffe Fassett's Quilts in the Sun, Passionate Patchwork, Kaffe Fassett's Museum Quilts and Kaleidoscope of Quilts (all published by The Taunton Press).

Product Details

• Paperback: 144 pages
• Publisher: Taunton Press (October 7, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1600850480
• ISBN-13: 978-1600850486
• Product Dimensions: 9.9 x 8.8 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (22 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #216,323 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Kaffe Fassett, an accomplished painter and designer of textiles, is widely acknowledged as a visionary in the use of color. In 1988 he was the first living textile designer to be given a one-person show at the V&A in London, where he lives. He is a fabric designer for Rowan Patchwork and Quilting and the primary knitwear designer for Rowan Yarns.

Customer Reviews

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26 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Never Enough Kaffe, October 8, 2008

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Kay K. Gardiner (New York NY) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Kaffe Fassett's Country Garden Quilts (Paperback)

Although my taste can differ wildly from his, I never tire of looking at Kaffe Fassett's designs and getting a peek at how his mind works. I have all of his books, and this latest strikes me as a return to some of his strongest ideas. His multi-layered wall-of-color quilts are amazing. You think about color differently after seeing them (even if you think about color a lot). Old familiar pieced patterns have the power to surprise, when interpreted by Fassett.

As always, Brandon Mably and Liza Prior Lucy make beautiful contributions to this collection, and there is a beautiful quilt by newcomer (to KF's books) Jane Brocket. Fassett has an excellent eye for others' work, too.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Kaffe does it again!, November 12, 2008

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J. Vasques "crazy for crafting" (Hebron Connecticut) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Kaffe Fassett's Country Garden Quilts (Paperback)

The newest in the Kaffe Fassett book line is a new standard of color, vibrancy, and pure delight. When the phrase eye candy came into vogue, it must have been first said about the wonderful colorful interpretations Kaffe gives to the old art form of quilting, making it fresh and new. I found that having new contributors to the book makes it even more approachable. I can do it, too!! With his deceptively simple patterns, and somewhat crazy color and print variations, everything is possible.

11 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A luscious garden of quilts, October 10, 2008

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Sally Walker (Chicago, IL USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Kaffe Fassett's Country Garden Quilts (Paperback)

It's another winner from Kaffe Fassett! Like a garden, the variety of quilt patterns and luscious fabrics featured in this book are sure to inspire quilt artists of every skill level. Although I do not quilt (yet), I have learned to look at color in a different way with each of Kaffe's books. It is a feast for the senses! I especially enjoyed Jane Brocket's description of the creative process that went into the design of her "Allotment Quilt."