A Quilter's Guide to Creative Ideas for Color and FabricMake stunning quilts -- in classic or modern fabric One of the key design elements in quilt-making is the synchronicity between colors, patterns, and fabrics In this beautifully illustrated reference book from The Classic American Quilt Collection, readers will discover hundreds of secrets for creating spectacular heirloom quilts, including: Everything a quilter needs to know to create a classically beautiful quilt is detailed in this valuable reference tool. |
Contents
Color Contrast | 25 |
Using Prints of Yesterday and Today | 53 |
Planning Effective Quilt Color Schemes | 81 |
Copyright | |
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