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Adventures in Design: The Ultimate Visual Guide - 153 Spectacular Quilts - Activities & Exercises
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ISBN10: 1571208607
ISBN13: 9781571208606
Publisher: C&T Publishing
Published: Sep 1 2011
Pages: 144
Weight: 1.36
Height: 0.53 Width: 8.52 Depth: 10.95
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781571208606
Publisher: C&T Publishing
Published: Sep 1 2011
Pages: 144
Weight: 1.36
Height: 0.53 Width: 8.52 Depth: 10.95
Language: English
Bring more beauty and balance to your quilt designs - Everything you need to know about the essentials of good design from an internationally reknowned expert
- Learn about the key elements of design and how to apply strategies for success
- Practice what you've learned with exercises at the end of each chapter
- Learn about the key elements of design and how to apply strategies for success
- Practice what you've learned with exercises at the end of each chapter
- An inspiring gallery illustrates design concepts by many prominent quilters and artists - including Alex Anderson, Paula Nadelstern, and Ricky Tims - with over 150 images showcasing all styles of quilts and fabric art, from traditional to modern This is the design textbook for quilters. Joen presents the eight elements of design: line, direction, shape, color, value, texture, proportion, and scale. You'll learn how to work with these elements using many guiding design principles, such as unity and balance. Whether you consider yourself to be a quilter, an artist, or a crafter, you can improve your design skills by exploring Joen's fresh, innovative approach.
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