Patchwork Persuasion: Creative Possibilities from Traditional Quilt Blocks [Paperback]

Joen Wolfrom (Author), Elizabeth Aneloski (Editor), Joyce E. Lytle (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 1997

A volume of quilt designs, comprising eight chapters of instructions and block designs. Joen Wolfrom presents numerous ways to create quit block settings and internal block changes. This is a sequel to "Visual Dance", and is suitable for quiltmakers and instructors alike.

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com Review

Once they become comfortable making various traditional quilt blocks, many quilters long to take their work a step further. But how do you make the leap from the old favorites to arrive at something new? Joen Wolfrom has been experimenting with that concept for years, developing innovative yet fairly foolproof methods for moving from standard patterns into bold new designs. Her lucid text and abundance of good color diagrams dissect the process clearly and in detail. Beginning with the anatomy of basic quilt blocks, Wolfram demonstrates how to give them a face lift by blending, adding, rotating, varying sizes, stretching, condensing, accentuating repetition, playing with color, and otherwise altering them to achieve dynamic, imaginative quilts. Dozens of beautiful color photos of quilts by many artists supplement Wolfrom's work to provide a gallery of inspiration. --Amy Handy

Review

How about wrapping up yourself or your loved ones in a very special blanket - one designed by you? If that sounds like a charming idea, you can make it into a reality with this lovely guide to the art of quilt designs. The beautiful photographs will inspire you, as will Wolfrom's fluid prose. Abundant patterns are provided, with information about each. There is also a section on creating group quilts, suggestions for follow-up activities, and details on inventing one's own pattern. The book includes sources of additional information, as well as sources for fabrics and patterns. -- From Independent Publisher

Product Details

• Paperback: 144 pages
• Publisher: Watson-Guptill Publications (April 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1571200274
• ISBN-13: 978-1571200273
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.6 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #340,931 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Joen began quiltmaking in 1974, after she left her career in the education field to become a homemaker and a stay-at-home mom. Her interest in color and design surfaced in the early 1980s. She has taught and lectured in the quilting field, both nationally and internationally since 1984. Her guest international work has included engagements in England, the Republic of Ireland, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Canada, Germany, Holland, Taiwan, Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa. In the 1980s, Joen created commissioned textile art for many private clients and corporations. Her work is included in collections throughout the world. Joen is the author of nine books and products. Several were been bestsellers in the arts and crafts field. Her works include A Garden Party of Quilts, Color Play, Make Any Block Any Size, Patchwork Persuasion, The Visual Dance, The Magical Effects of Color, Landscapes & Illusions, Paper Crafter's Color Companion, and the 3-in-1 Color Tool. Joen's earliest bestsellers (Landscapes & Illusions, The Magical Effects of Color, The Visual Dance) will be available electronically in 2007. Joen is the owner of JWD Publishing, a pattern company that publishes designs by leading quiltmakers and designers. These patterns may be purchased at quilt and fabric stores under each designer's pattern-line name. Joen enjoys working in her garden, reading, photography, hiking, playing bridge, and spending time with her family. Visit Joen's website at www.joenwolfrom.com and her pattern company's website at www.jwdpublishing.com

Customer Reviews

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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Simply amazing..., May 3, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Patchwork Persuasion: Creative Possibilities from Traditional Quilt Blocks (Paperback)

Has Joen Wolfrom ever written a bad book? She's really amazing. I have four of her books now, and have learned so much from each one of them. The ideas in this book have changed the way I look at quilts. She presents practical, clear methods for modifying traditional designs to make more complex and striking quilts. The color pictures alone are worth the price of the book; the quilts are SO beautiful. Be aware that this is a book intended to provide you with the tools to design your own quilts; it does not include detailed designs, piecing instructions, etc.

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing!, August 24, 2001

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Kelley Hunt (Texas, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Patchwork Persuasion: Creative Possibilities from Traditional Quilt Blocks (Paperback)

This book features some of the most stunning, dynamic quilts I have ever seen. I think the major theme of this book is optical illusion quilting. Most of the compositions aim to tease your depth and/or motion perception. The use of color is also remarkable. This book has inspired me to open up the old scrap bin. Highly recommended!

19 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Inovative quilts from traditional block patterns, April 28, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Patchwork Persuasion: Creative Possibilities from Traditional Quilt Blocks (Paperback)

I love this book. It is a must for any quilter's library. There are many examples of stunning inovative quilts made from traditional patterns. There are also some less traditional art quilts, but the majority are traditional with a punch. I borrowed this book from my library and now I am buying it because I don't want to return it to the library!