Quilting Masterclass: Inspirations and Techniques from the Experts [Hardcover]

Katharine Guerrier (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 2000

The inspirations and techniques behind more than 50 quilt masterpieces are revealed in this extraordinary look at works from today's finest quiltmaking artists. This gorgeous, color-splashed volume is packed with stunning quilt photos, plus exclusive details about each quilt's conception, design, and construction.

• Discover a wealth of ideas on design, color, and technique from masters in the quilting world who achieve extraordinary effects in their quilts

• Learn expert tips for creating a range of original quilts, from traditional and pictorial quilts to abstract and three-dimensional designs

• Features an extensive range of styles that will appeal to all types of quiltmakers, from those who treasure tradition to those who prefer to go beyond it

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About the Author

Quilting Masterclass features quilts from such well-known artists as Sandy Bonsib, Caryl Bryer Fallert, Erika Carter, Joan Colvin, Ginny Eckley, Roberta Horton, Bonnie Lyn McCaffery, Ruth B. McDowell, Maurine Noble, Gabrielle Swain, and Diana Swim Wessell.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 160 pages
• Publisher: Martingale and Company (September 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1564773272
• ISBN-13: 978-1564773272
• Product Dimensions: 11.6 x 8.8 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,364,096 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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68 of 68 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A must-have book, October 5, 2000

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sarahbellum (MA, United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Quilting Masterclass: Inspirations and Techniques from the Experts (Hardcover)

If you have any interest in contemporary or art quilts, this is one of the best books to come out in years, and well worth the price. It has dozens of gorgeous quilts by some of the best quilt artists in the world, beautifully photographed in full color. But what makes this book so special and so different is that each quilt is also accompanied by tips and techniques, giving pointers on exactly how it was made. There are a number of very nice art quilt books out there that showcase the quilts themselves, and a few technique books that focus on a single artist's methods, but this is the first book to combine those two approaches into one treasure-trove. Read this book with notebook and colored pencils in hand--practically every page will give you a new idea for a quilt.

35 of 35 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A smorgasbord of beautiful quilts, January 12, 2002

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Suzanne P. Thomas (Colorado, United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Quilting Masterclass: Inspirations and Techniques from the Experts (Hardcover)

I bought this book as my husband's birthday gift to me based on the Amazon.com reviews, and have not been disappointed! Some of these quilts make my mouth fall open at the skill and time it took to make them. What vision! What fabulous ideas! This one book alone could inspire a quilter to sew for the rest of her life.
Although not a how-to book per se, some of the most interesting techniques are explained in adequate detail to replicate. The quilts have been divided into sections called Traditional and Beyond, Illusion: Two Dimensions into Three, Pictorial and Story, Contemporary Abstract, and Textured and Embellished. I admired quilts in every section, but my particular favorites are Open Gate (a reverse applique of black fabric gate over a watercolor garden that is 5 X 7 feet), Glass Carafes (I've always loved watercolor paintings of glass items, but it never occurred to me to attempt something so delicate and luminous in fabric), The Greek Quilt (the earth-toned applique reminded me of the painting on a tribal piece of pottery), and Quilt for a Hot Night (five brightly colored strips of piece work connected by narrow cloth strips reminescent of bead weaving and Africa).
An incredible book for any quilter, and great fun to share. This is the type of book I like to show people who are unfamiliar with quilting and ask them to pick out their favorites. My family had fun doing this when we got together Christmas Eve (fun to do with strangers, too!)

27 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Pushing the envelope - right off the table!, May 26, 2001

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Carol H. Miller (www.Quilt University.com) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Quilting Masterclass: Inspirations and Techniques from the Experts (Hardcover)

It was pretty hard to read this book since I kept drooling all over the pages. Guerrier has gathered 50 contemporary quilts and their makers. We get a close look, not only at each quilt, but at the reasons why the quilt was made, and some insights into the process. This is not a how-to book. There are no projects with complete directions. Many of the artists do share individual tricks and techniques, some with step by step directions and photos. The quilters were chosen from all over the globe, giving us a chance to expand our horizons culturally as well. One of the best things about the biographies in the back is that they include contact information for each artist. If you are moving away from totally traditional quilting, you will put this book on top of your must-have list.