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Anyone who appreciates the bold color use and striking design of contemporary quilt patterns, but hesitated to make them, will love this book. "The Modern Quilt Workshop" is a well constructed guide for novice and seasoned quilters alike. It is loaded with exciting projects and inspiration for unique creations. Readers are treated to much more than a series of patterns. Authors, Weeks Ringle and Bill Kerr include elements of design theory and diagrams to detail every step of their projects. The book allows quilters to work effectively with color and experiment with elements of design, such as scale, fabric selection, and composition. The book actually provides readers with the skills to continue creating exciting designs on their own. This volume is considerably more appealing for modern and abstract design enthusiasts than more traditional pattern books. The authors' expertise in and enthusiasm for this quilt form shines through each page. Weeks Ringle and Bill Kerr are both professional quilters and founders of "FunQuilts", a design studio specializing in contemporary quilt design. Their work has been featured extensively in the media, including the New York Times and O: The Oprah Magazine. Features
- Hardcover: 128 pages Pros : "The Modern Quilt Workshop" is written to benefit quilters of any expertise level. New quilters will find it a helpful introduction to understanding and creating contemporary quilts. Experienced quilters will be inspired by the featured projects. There is also a wealth of information to strengthen design and quilt construction skills. Readers will benefit from the Reference Guide that discusses techniques used in each pattern. This section covers topics such as cutting, piecing, aligning seams, and selecting color. Those new to contemporary quilt construction, or quilting in general, will appreciate this section and use it often. "The Modern Quilt Workshop" focuses heavily on topics of design. For this reason, it makes a fantastic resource for quilters preferring to create their own patterns. Hints for avoiding design disasters are particularly helpful. Quilters will appreciate the wealth of information discussing the ins and outs of working effectively with color. Each pattern, in fact, is shown using different colored fabrics, providing readers with concrete examples of how color effects a design's appearance. Readers will enjoy the illustrations of customizing their quilts for different color palettes. Patterns featured in the book can be made in any size. Information for making projects in Wall through Queen sizes is included. There is even a convenient table outlining the number of pieces to be cut for each project. Cons : This is very much a hands-on book. It focuses on developing design skills with the idea that quilters will be inspired to experiment further on their own. Quilters looking for a basic pattern book may find "The Modern Quilt Workshop" too much information. Related : More Book Reviews
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