Sunday, June 28, 2009

The Quilted Object: Making Things with Quilt Art Techniques by Ineke Berlyn

Published 2009

Quilting takes on a whole new dimension with the innovative techniques revealed here. With five quilt art projects and dozens of fabulous tips for adding color, texture and visual impact to any quilted item, this lushly illustrated book brings creative new concepts in textile artistry to a wide audience. Inspirational ideas include embellishing many different types of objects, from clothing to dolls to postcards. The instruction covers the use of acrylic and transfer paints, Bondaweb and Lutrador products, employing found objects, hand and machine stitching, stenciling, using soldering irons and other heat tools for special effects, and more.

1 comment:

Nan Hoekstra said...

and exactly what is that cover object? a llama? a lion? and sheep? The WORD is unreas...