Double Vision Quilts

Simply Layer Shapes & Color for Richly Complex Curved Designs

Häftad, Engelska, 2016

Av Louisa Smith, Louisa L. Smith, Louisa L Smith

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Learn how to turn squares and rectangles into circles and ovals with no curved piecing—it’s easy! Use innovative layering, playful patterns, and delightful color choices to create 11 mind-bending quilt projects that’ll have you seeing double. The best-selling author of Strips ‘n Curves shares 3 simple construction methods. With something for every type of quilter, the endless possibilities of this collection will inspire you to see quilting in a whole new light.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum2016-07-14
Mått216 x 280 x 7 mm
Vikt408 g
FormatHäftad
SpråkEngelska
Antal sidor96
FörlagC & T Publishing
ISBN9781617451232

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Introduction How it Started HUGs and KISSes The First Quilt Familiar Shapes Are Everywhere Working in a Series The Layered Approach Using Multiple Layers Taking a Cue from M. C. Escher Going in Reverse Even More Possibilities Basic Construction Techniques Method One: Using a Grid of Blocks with 1/4 KISSes and No Fusing Method Two A: Using a Grid and Fusing Method Two B: Using an Invisible Grid with Multiple Layers of HUGs and KISSes and Fusing Method Three: Pieced HUGs and KISSes Color Value Finding a Color Scheme Balancing Color Color Checklist Machine Applique Basic Applique Techniques Choosing Stitches and Threads Embellishing Add Similar Elements Machine Embroidery The Finishing Touches Borders Quilting Backing Binding Stretcher Frames Sleeve Gallery Projects: Double Vision Ova Nova Color Play 2 Quadrate Pattern on Pattern Circular Anomaly Circle Takes the Square Circle Play Kissing and Hugging Hugs and Kisses Double Vision Patterns Resources About the Author

Dec 16Louisa L. Smith has a simple premise for this book: creating layered and complex quilts from circles and the negative spaces created by them within a block.In the theoretical section, she explores some of the fundamentals of colour theory and a very useful Proportionate Colour Wheel shows the strength of the primary and secondary colours, recommending how to balance colours in your work. Many of the examples are included later in the book as quilt projects.The quilts are made up of layers of different methods of construction. By building up the circles, the negative space shapes become shapes in their own right. In this way, the quilts created are like optical illusions, with parts popping out into the foreground or fading into the background. By using such simple, limited tools, a great variety of results is gained.By using hand-dyed and printed fabrics in addition to commercial ones, the detail in the quilts is increased. Templates are provided at the back of the book but if you wanted to take a shortcut, cutting dies or patterns on digital cutting machines are usually available. This book has a beautiful gallery of work so there’s enough to keep you interested in the variety of designs or to get you started in tackling your own.