Yvonne Porcella is a visionary in the art quilt movement, Founder of Studio Art Quilt Associates, and an award-winning artist whose works are in museum collections across the U.S., including the Smithsonian Institution, de Young Museum of Art, San Jose Museum of Quilts & Textiles, Phoenix Art Museum, and the Museum of Arts and Design in New York. A prolific author of ten books, she tells her personal story for the first time here, transporting us through the early days of wearables and art quilt history to tales of ancestors whose contributions to California agriculture were pivotal. We learn about the inspiration behind manyof her quilts--ever filled with color, imagination and stories drawn fromher treasure-trove of experiences. Porcella currently lives in California where she continues to produce works in her original and engaging style.
Color has been recognized throughout the ages as being a mood shifter, a warning sign, a symbol of passion, fury, or even jealousy. If you cannot find the colors that your heart and soul dictate MUST go into your art project... CREATE THEM! Fabric painting offers you a personal choice in color. Yvonne's methods are simple and basic, using acrylic colors on silk or cotton set with a steam iron. Once you've read the chapter dedicated to creating your own unique fabric designs, you can learn techniques that will allow you the freedom to create stunning appliqués, quilts, wearable art, dolls and even gift wrapping. No matter what your passion is, color is most certainly involved and this book will help you to evoke emotions from all who admire your art form. Important Note about PRINT ON DEMAND Editions: You are purchasing a print on demand edition of this book. This book is printed individually on uncoated (non-glossy) paper with the best quality printers available. The printing quality of this copy will vary from the original offset printing edition and may look more saturated. The information presented in this version is the same as the latest edition. Any pattern pullouts have been separated and presented as single pages. If the pullout patterns are missing, please contact c&t publishing.
Explains techniques for designing unique fabrics for quilts, garments and other crafts - Methods of mixing different paint colours - Methods of putting paint on fabric - Techniques for transferring images to fabric - Includes directions for many projects such as wallhangings, vests, jackets and quilts.
Noted fiber artist Yvonne Porcella turns her talents to the most basic quilt block patterns, Four-Patches and Nine-Patches, and she will turn your world upside down! Join her on the journey to creating your own innovative quilts. 10 incredible quilting projects. Quilts are constructed using simple strip piecing and foundation piecing. Yvonne's "e;Magical Numbering System"e; makes choosing fabrics practically painless. Suggestions for personalizing your work to make it yours alone.
Explains techniques for designing unique fabrics for quilts, garments and other crafts - Methods of mixing different paint colours - Methods of putting paint on fabric - Techniques for transferring images to fabric - Includes directions for many projects such as wallhangings, vests, jackets and quilts.
Noted fiber artist Yvonne Porcella turns her talents to the most basic quilt block patterns, Four-Patches and Nine-Patches, and she will turn your world upside down! Join her on the journey to creating your own innovative quilts. 10 incredible quilting projects. Quilts are constructed using simple strip piecing and foundation piecing. Yvonne's "e;Magical Numbering System"e; makes choosing fabrics practically painless. Suggestions for personalizing your work to make it yours alone.
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