The Quilting Arts Book [Paperback]

Patricia Bolton (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 1, 2008

Beginners and seasoned crafters alike will find inspiration and instruction in this definitive quilting resource that combines foundational techniques for quilting and fiber art with tips and tricks for creating one-of-a-kind works of art. Showcased here are some of the most popular topics, articles, and artists from past issues of Quilting Arts magazine, as well as new and fresh methods from today's most respected contemporary quilt artists. Hands-on workshops introduce crafters to each facet of the art-quilt trade—from creating abstract, pictorial, and landscape quilts to in-depth techniques on surface design and stitching applications. Each chapter showcases various art-quilting concepts and ends with quick creative exercises and tips guaranteed to get both quilters and mixed-media artists creating with cloth right away.

Editorial Reviews

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"Wow—the art in this book is extraordinary. I found her design choices to be really, really striking."  —CraftLit: A Podcast for Crafters Who Love Books

"This is a highly useful reference book, whether you quilt or just love to geek out on fabric."  —Craftypod.com

"The next best thing to a personal quilting instructor at your elbow."  —monstersandcritics.com

"The book is filled with numerous techniques to help you advance your quilt-making skills to 'art quilting.'"  —Detroit News

"Exciting and fun art-quilting techniques, from surface design to embellishing, to inspire both the new and seasoned fiber artist to develop their skills and boost their confidence in creating unique art quilts."  —Decorating Digest Craft & Home Projects

About the Author

Pokey Bolton founded Quilting Arts magazine and Cloth Paper Scissors magazine and is former editorial director of Interweave's Quilt and Paper Division. She is now Chief Creative Officer for Quilts Inc. Pokey is also the author of The Quilting Arts Book: Techniques and Inspiration for Creating One-of-a-Kind Quilts and 1,000 Artist Trading Cards: Innovative and Inspired Mixed Media ATCs. Pokey is also the host of Quilting Arts TV.

Product Details

• Paperback: 144 pages
• Publisher: Interweave Press (November 1, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1596680997
• ISBN-13: 978-1596680999
• Product Dimensions: 10.2 x 7.9 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.9 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #446,692 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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49 of 50 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful eye candy, but nothing new, October 22, 2008

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Marci Glenn (Cornelius, OR United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Quilting Arts Book (Paperback)

I am huge fan and subscriber of Quilting Arts Magazine. I have every issue and re-read them many times which is why I pre-ordered this book when it was announced. After reviewing it last night, I have to say that I was a bit disappointed because the articles and the techniques are the same ones that can be found in the magazine. This book is actually a compilation of all of their best articles and techniques over the past years. I would highly recommend this book if you have not been a subscriber to the magazine.

34 of 34 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Interesting mix of contemporary quilt techniques, November 8, 2008

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Joanna Daneman (Middletown, DE USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Quilting Arts Book (Paperback)

This book is a compilation of featured articles in "Quilting Arts" Magazine. So if you retained a full set of this magazine's back issues, this book may be a duplicate of that information. However, I find that book form is a convenient way to access magazine articles, especially with a handy table of contents. So if you don't have back issues or you would love the magazine in a book form, this book may be just what you are looking for.

The quilting arts in this book focus on more contemporary techniques. The techniques inclued free form quilting, fusing, using metallic foils, quilting from paper and even using paint or wax crayons on fabric. There are suggestions for keeping a design notebook--probably a good idea if you are doing semi-abstract or very free-form quilting art.

The book is lavishly illustrated with good pictures and inspiring examples of quilt art. I even got some inspiration for watercolor or collage by looking at the works featured here. And I had never seen foils used on fabric before. So if you are looking to branch out into new fiber art ideas, there could be food for thought, if not outright "eye-candy" for you here. I certainly got some new ideas.

This book, however, is probably not for the traditional quilter, unless you are looking to branch out in new directions for your craft. But if you are a fabric or fiber artist, and there are many of you out there, the ideas in this book are inspiring.

18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Finally - some inspiration!, December 29, 2008

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Sherri L. Munro (Chicago, IL USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Quilting Arts Book (Paperback)

I have been a quilter for many years now, and last year fell into a creative funk. Unable to think of any new and creative ideas for quilts I began to dread walking into my studio, because I knew that I would only find disappointment and "quilter's block" there. Then for my Birthday my husband gave me this book, The Quilting Arts Book, and said that he hoped I would become inspired by what I found there. Doubtful, I began to read the book and to my surprise I began to feel the old tingle of creative excitement return. This book has inspired me to try new things with my art. For the first time I actually am inspired to create art out of recycled materials - the project which Patricia recommends is amazing and I am currently in the process of a year long journey to create a recycled masterpiece. With beautiful illustrations and pictures, along with detailed suggestions and explanations, Patricia Bolton has truly inspired my work. In addition to the great tips, Ms. Bolton inserts tidbits of her own life, thus creating an enjoyable and humorous read. This is honestly the best collection of projects that I have seen in many years.