Quiltscapes [Paperback]

Rebecca Barker (Author), Barbara Smith (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 2003

In Rebecca Barker's remarkable and colorful paintings, traditional quilts are blended into images of landscapes, seascapes, still lifes, and farm scenes in an imaginative way. Each evokes impressions of the pleasant and positive places that form the patchwork of our lives. Included are the patterns for piecing or appliqueing the blocks depicted in the paintings. Quiltmakers can choose from 24 well loved blocks, such as Whig Rose, Palm Leaf, Rose of Sharon, Wild Rose Wreath, Orange Basket, and Church Windows. Rebecca calls her paintings 'Quiltscapes' because they were inspired by the names of traditional quilt patterns. The author says, 'As an artist, I fully appreciate the composition and design talent it took to create the beautiful quilt patterns. It is my goal to honor the women who created the designs and to teach others the names of the patterns.' Making these historic quilt patterns will be fun for all ages. As an artistic and visual delight, it will also make a great gift for quiltmakers and for those who simply admire beautiful quilts. AUTHORBIO: Rebecca has always loved to paint, and she knew from an early age that she wanted to be an artist. She received her art training from Ohio University in Athens, Ohio, and Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, and has pursued a painting career ever since. Around 1994, having been a quilter for several years, she started to include quilts in her landscape paintings. The first of these depicts a quilt hanging on a clothesline in the foreground and a farm landscape in the background. REVIEW: This AQS book offers not just [Barker's] lovely paintings, but instructions for the quilts as well. Not surprisingly, the scenes and the quilts lean heavily toward the traditional, but at least one of the 24 patterns will speak to you.

Product Details

• Paperback: 80 pages
• Publisher: American Quilter's Society (January 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1574328115
• ISBN-13: 978-1574328110
• Product Dimensions: 10.7 x 8.4 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,496,900 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Quiltscapes Review, January 4, 2007

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pattiann42 (Oxford, OH) - See all my reviews

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Refreshing style. I have viewed some of the author's work at the craft show held each year at the Barker farm and it is breath taking.

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5.0 out of 5 stars well pleased, July 27, 2007

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Shirley L. Smith (Roanoke, TX, USA) - See all my reviews
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I received my book in record time. It is in great shape! This artist is unbelievable and inspiring. This is a terrific book for my craft/enjoyment library!