Publisher's Synopsis
This book is a demonstration of all that can be achieved through the creative and versatile medium of patchwork. Patchwork is a traditional and historic craft which has been handed down through many generations of eager needleworkers. It has now been refined and developed into a sophisticated artform, providing a unique challenge to all those who wish to experiment with their artistic ambitions. This book presents the challenge colourfully and comprehensively, making it hard for anyone to resist.;The introduction discusses the history and background of the craft and provides appropriate examples in a gallery of beautiful quilts. The section which follows explains how to translate your ideas into fabric and provides practical advice on the use of colour, texture and design. All of these important themes are illustrated by a fine selection of quilts. The book also contains a selection of colourful and attractive projects which range from a bright child's play mat with appliqued animals to a smart velvet waistcoat decorated with gold embroidery. A number of basic and advanced techniques are used, from log cabin to curved patchwork, and each of these is explained in full at the back of the book.
