An art quilt is a unique and original work of art done in fabric, layered with batting and backed just like a traditional quilt. Most often, they are made to hang on a wall as decoration. In this book, learn how to identify an appropriate photo for an art quilt, how to translate that photo into a fabric collage, and how to accent and/or embellish it using thread painting, raw-edge machine appliqué and fabric collage. A bonus DVD hosted by Nancy Zieman compliments the instruction featured in the book.

""Reference book covering all techniques used for making art quilts with myriad photographic examples of finsihed quilts"--Provided by publisher"--

“[A] gem . . . [Susan] provides a wealth of tips and examples for composing great photographs that have potential to make for lovely quilts.” —Piece, Love & Happiness! Fiber artist and designer Susan Brubaker Knapp teaches quilters how to compose and shoot dynamic digital photos from a quilter’s perspective. With fun, creative workshop-like exercises in art quilting, you’ll learn how to turn those photos into small art quilts, both realistic and abstract, combining traditional fabrics with innovative materials. Every quilter can succeed with Susan’s achievable designs and accessible techniques. 16 artful appliqué projects inspired by digital photographs Learn how to shoot better photos and turn them into art quilt designs Boost your creativity with new tools and techniques Use unique materials to achieve your vision, including Tyvek, foils, paints, and more “Shows how a photo can be a starting point for something truly artful . . . The focus is on creating good design, not on simply recreating a scene . . . anyone who ever made a piece inspired by a favorite photo can learn something from this beautiful book.” —And Sew It Goes . . . “I sat down and went through each page and gobbled it right up . . . Susan shares how to take great photos for translation into an art quilt.” —IHAN (I Have a Notion)

“Do away with patterns and embrace your creative spirit with this vibrant and fun book.” —Quilting Arts With simple design principles, you can create unique improvisational quilts. Without using patterns, learn five easy piecing techniques for your improvisational toolbox (including circles, blocks, and strips), and watch the art unfold before your eyes. Focus on color combos and negative space to discover your personal style—and then add dazzling texture with free-motion quilting. Also included is information on hanging finished art quilts without a sleeve, plus tried and true improv tips to encourage creative play.

Award-winning quilt artist Valerie Goodwin shows your customers how to transform the places they love and places they ve always wanted to see into hypnotic art quilts. Readers learn step by step how to create fiber collages based on maps of their favorite real and imaginary places. The book features a large photo gallery of quilt maps by Valerie and her students. . Innovative designs keep your customers creativity engaged . Fully illustrated guide covers a variety of basic mixed-media techniques . Bundle this book with fabric paints and mediums, markers, and fusible web"

Using the well-established methods and styles of the centuries-old handicraft, art quilts combine fabrics and other materials to create innovative, stunning, and contemporary results. Art Quilt Collection profiles several artists in the field-many of them award-winning-along with their creations, showing readers the step-by-step process by which scraps of fabric become vibrant works of art. Readers will be inspired to experiment with quilting techniques and create their own unique pieces.

Turn photos into fabulous fabric art collages You’ll be surprised how easy it is to transform a photo into gallery-worthy fabric art with Leni Wiener’s simple methods. Leni walks you step by step through choosing the right fabrics; creating patterns with free software; depicting common elements, such as grass, trees, water, and faces; layering and sewing your collages; and finishing your work for display. Loaded with inspiring photos, this guide is a virtual art class in a book. • Complete patterns and instructions for two quilts help get you started • Use the included Art Quilter’s Value Scale to choose the perfect fabrics for your quilts