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Journey of an Art Quilter: Creative Strategies and Techniques
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Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 746.46041
EAN: 9780964120181
ISBN: 0964120186
Label: Dragon Threads
Manufacturer: Dragon Threads
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 152
Publication Date: April 01, 2004
Publisher: Dragon Threads
Studio: Dragon Threads
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Editorial Review:
As much about motivation as it is about teaching techniques, this bold and vibrant quilting resource guides readers through the stages of the quilting process while offering encouragement and advice. Leading readers on a personal journey, the projects detail the joy of pursuing a passion for quilts through the creative exercises designed to help others tap into their own individual style and free their artistic spirit. With hints and tips on everything from fabric selection to choosing the right tools, this inspirational and instructive guide is a must for anyone interested in quilting.
Customer Reviews
Average Rating: 
Rating:  - One for the reference shelf
Rarely do I find a book with expert technical advice along with
an understanding of the creative process. Ms Olson has paid her
dues and understands that technical skill is only one part of the
process. I found this book in the dry spell when everything kind
of just disappointed me. Thanks to the exercises in the book I was able to
take a step back from my critic and try to understand how my creative process actually works.
This is a generous book. It's ... Read More
Rating: - Ms Olson has made a quilt admirer out of me
I'll just say it. I always thought quilting was a LOT of work for something that was pretty ho-hum when you finished. But this book is simply dazzling in the approach to quilting. Her works are innovative and beautifully executed, and her methods are clearly explained. I bought the book Art Quilts a Celebration (might have the title slightly off - but it is a collection of hundreds of art quilts from the 80's to present day. PBS offered it as a "thank you" in a membership drive) THIS book was ... Read More
Rating:  - Colour explosion plus black and white
This book is really two books. First Barbara gives a history
of her journey into quilting, leading up to the moment she
found her own inimitable style. That is interesting, but of course
you are only going to read it once. The second, and major, part
of the book is a detailed look at the design and construction of
her particular flamboyant quilts. She uses a mass of colourful
petal or wave like pieces to make an abstract but organic shape.
Then she adds geometric ... Read More
Rating: - Wow!
She does a great job of showing and explaining things for those of us wanting to express ourselves in an artistic way with fabric. Go for it and try some new things.
Rating: - Stunning fabric art
In trying to separate a rating for the book itself as opposed to the content/context of it, initially I can say this book is not really a how-to as much as a "how I discovered the artist within." Except, of course, for the brilliant description of the angled spirals that so often find their way to Barbara Olson's quilts. That said, there is good information on construction here but it is not for the beginner or the faint of heart. The book is more an example of what's ultimately possible when we quit hampering ... Read More
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