Art Quilt Collage: A Creative Journey in Fabric, Paint & Stitch

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C&T Publishing Inc, Sep 1, 2016 - Crafts & Hobbies - 100 pages
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Make treasured art quilts from bits of cloth, stitched motifs, and painted details with renowned art quilter Deborah Boschert as your teacher. This visual, step-by-step guide will help you dip your toes into the world of art quilting with mixed-media techniques, practice exercises, checklists, and work-along projects presented using 8 design guides. Unlock your own artistic vision as you quilt in a series, finish small art pieces, and incorporate meaningful symbols into your work.
 

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Contents

dedication
4
introduction
5
supplies
7
inspiration and fabric selection
14
design and composition
21
construction
36
personal symbols
41
surface design
50
stitching
61
finishing
74
Gallery of student art quilt collages
83
about the author
95
Legal Page
97
Back Cover
99
Copyright

Common terms and phrases

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About the author (2016)

Deborah Boschert's award-winning art quilts are shown in museums, quilt shows, and publications. She regularly shares her process in programs and workshops for quilt guilds and visual arts groups. Deborah and her family live outside of Dallas, Texas. deborahsstudio.com

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TitleArt Quilt Collage: A Creative Journey in Fabric, Paint & Stitch
AuthorDeborah Boschert
PublisherC&T Publishing Inc, 2016
ISBN1617452858, 9781617452857
Length100 pages
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Crafts & Hobbies / Mixed Media
  
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