Six Color World: Color, Cloth, Quilts and Wearables [Paperback]

Yvonne Porcella (Author), Lee Jonsson (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 1997

Stretching sewers' personal creativity, the book shows how to paint and embellish fabrics, then turn them into one-of-a-kind quilts, clothing, and home accessories.

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Luscious colors, strong design, and a bold sense of playfulness pervade both Yvonne Porcella's creations and her enticing book. Information on supplies and a solid introduction to color principles lead to an exciting section on surface design that encourages readers to experiment with different types of resists, salt patterning, brush-stroke variations, sponging, rubber stamping, image transfers, beaded embellishments, and other approaches to putting color and pattern on fabric. Instructions with enlargeable patterns for 16 projects include quilts, vests, jackets, and celebration banners, in styles ranging from bright graphics to subtle marbled effects to designs resembling delicate watercolor paintings. Novices take note: although the basic painting directions are designed for all skill levels, the projects are advanced and the instructions not very thorough; they are clearly meant for experienced seamstresses. --Amy Handy

Product Details

• Paperback: 144 pages
• Publisher: C&T Publishing (October 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1571200355
• ISBN-13: 978-1571200358
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.6 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,402,511 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars An Exercise in Color, August 17, 2001

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This review is from: Six Color World: Color, Cloth, Quilts and Wearables (Paperback)

If all you were in the market for was an excellent resource book covering fabric surface design, the investment in this book would be more than worth your while, but the bonus found in Yvonne Porcella's "Six Color World" lies in her fabulous quilt and wearable patterns. Leafing through the pages of this instructional art textile book, one will find some of the most creative fabric surface design ideas in print. This book is a celebration of color and image design, and Yvonne is not afraid to explore every possible permutation of the color wheel in her foray into textile surface design. Basic Color Theory and History, Surface Design Technique, Dyeing and Painting Principles, and Image Transfer are thoroughly covered in the first third of Yvonne's well-written and informative text, followed by a sampling of general surface embellishment techniques. The book wraps up with Home Decor, Quilts, and Wearables, along with some very creative Banner ideas. Not for the rank beginner, but for those who are looking to expand their talents and skills in textile and fabric design, as well as venture into the fiber art world, this book promises some stimulating and challenging projects for the experienced quilter and textile designer. Another fabulous book by Yvonne Porcella!