The Painted Quilt: Paint and Print Techniques for Colour on Quilts

by Linda Kemshall

Other authorsLaura Kemshall (Author)
Paperback, 2007

Status

Available

Call number

746

Collection

Publication

David & Charles (2007), Edition: 2nd, 128 pages

Description

Many people have competent sewing skills but lack the confidence to create their own designs - this book helps them to explore their own creative potential to achieve effective and original designs. It demystifies the process of colouring cloth using a variety of techniques including fabric paints, pastels, dyes, bleaches and transfers.|This book demystifies the process of colouring cloth using a variety of techniques including fabric paints, pastels, dyes, bleaches and transfers. It combines simple techniques to produce complex textile surfaces, and describes exactly how these effects are achieved with easy-to-understand step-by-step photographs and instructions.Many people have competent sewing skills but lack the confidence to create their own designs - this book will help them to explore their own creative potential to achieve effective and original designs.… (more)

User reviews

LibraryThing member jlapac
As of 2/16 I have read quite a few snippets. One thing I am still enjoying are the large number of illustrations - GOOD illustrations. Almost every page has a lot of illustrations, which I love, especially for the price. I also love the voice that Linda and Laura Kemshall write in. Helping,
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teacherly and confident, bu also encouraging and not condescending.
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Language

Original language

English

Physical description

128 p.; 11 inches

ISBN

0715324500 / 9780715324509

UPC

806488419804

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