Book Description
*You're in good company - 33 percent of quilters say landscape is their favorite quilt design, according to the latest "Quilting in America" survey
The Art of Landscape Quilting covers all aspects of designing and quilting landscape quilts through detailed instructions and concepts you will benefit from, regardless of your skill level. This one-stop resource for landscape quilting features 16 upscale step-by-step projects, and 20 partial projects; plus, tips, tricks and techniques from the authors - including foremost sewing expert Nancy Zieman. With prints and supplies available at chains and independent shops, all you need is this book and your own creative spirit.
Book Description
• Unusual techniques for realistic results
• Eight full projects, more than 200 pictures
Who wouldn't like a quilt that features a portrait of a favorite place? Show a home, a lake view, or a cityscape using paint, markers, photo printing, thread and lace, sheer overlays, and exotic fibers to make water, reflections, skies, snow gardens, and buildings. Eight complete projects come to life in more than 200 photos and illustrations, and detailed directions make it easy to make a cherished heirloom or priceless gift.
Customer Reviews:
Clear, Easy steps and Idea..........2007-08-05
I bought this for a friend who has never quilted, but had an idea of a landscape quilt in her head. After reading it, I realized that this is just the right book to start-jump a "newbie" from the starting point to where ever her imagintation will take her. Also, after reading it I am buying another copy for myself. I quilt and do some art quilts also, and this book gave me many wonderful ideas. . Highly recommended [[ASIN:1571203605 Beautifully Embellished Landscapes: 125 Tips & Techniques to Create Stunning Quilts
Landscape quilting.......2007-06-11
This is my favourite book on this subject - heaps of ideas, tips and assistance to inspire me on a landscape quilt. Everything is well set out and clearly explained. Lots of examples to try out too.
Tips and Techniques.......2007-05-21
Easy to read and full of excellent information for the Landscape Quilting Artist
bought book because of preview.......2007-05-19
I am enjoying this book and I want publishers to know that I purchased it because I was able to preview it.
Thanks, L. Shell
Best Landscape Quilting book!.......2007-05-14
I first got into landscape quilting by watching the DVD that was taken from this book. I would highly recommend that as well. The techniques are simple, and very inspiring. There are patterns in the books but I would really recommend you break away from them and just use the techniques to create your own quilt art. That's really what this book is all about. Just getting in there and getting your hands dirty so to speak. The instructions are clear, the pictures very inspiring and there are tons of ideas to get the wheels in your head turning. A beginner could easily do just about anything in here... as long as you aren't afraid of breaking the traditional rules and just trying new things. Unleash your muse! Go for it.
Book Description
It’s no surprise that landscape themes are becoming so popular with quilters—people love nostalgic scenes of undulating furrows in a winter field, glorious sunsets, majestic mountain ranges, and peaceful seashores. That’s what this compendium of patterns offers, with examples from some of the world’s leading landscape quiltmakers. It comes with a veritable workshop on technique led by one of the craft’s best designers and instructors and a full range of styles from realism to abstraction, from ancestral sites to favorite vacation spots. The fully illustrated instructions and striking photos of finished projects include imaginative tips on mastering the rules of design (and breaking them properly) so that materials, textures, and stitches create just the right mood.
Customer Reviews:
An interesting take on landscapes.......2007-05-10
I am thoroughly enjoying this book. I have fresh insights on what can be done with a landscape (or portion threof) and seeing how one can abstract a landscape. Fascinating!
Landscape in Contemporary Quilts.......2007-01-10
An excellent book to use as an inspirational resource and a how-to book. The pictures are beutiful; instructions concise. Glad to have it in my library.
Landscape in Contemporary Quilts: Design & Technique.......2007-01-09
Excellent, but could be edited to about half its length.
Book Description
Capture the glory of a sunrise or sunset, the stark outline of a tree against the winter sky, the glassy surface of the ocean. Luminous Landscapes presents an exciting repertoire of techniques to let crafters turn their own photographs into unique and impressive landscape quilts. Step-by-step techniques and three starter projects guide readers every inch of the way, from taking photos to painting fabric, creating silhouettes, constructing backgrounds, and embellishing.
Customer Reviews:
A luminous book.......2007-08-23
This book is one of the best I've seen. There are some well written and well-organised sections dealing with the principles of composition, colour and stitching techniques. Gloria usually starts her landscapes with a painted background, so she gives a short well-illustrated section on fabric painting. Most of that stuff is available elsewhere, but it is assembled and illustrated particularly well.
The second half of the book contains details of her construction methods. One of those is using freezer paper on the right side of the fabric for appliqued shapes. The second - her signature style - is pieced sections on point, blended into the applique design. She gives clear diagrams
and inspiring examples of this technique. She then gives some examples of how to achieve different effects for trees, water and reflections. There is a gallery of student work, and two fully illustrated projects with paper patterns included at the back.
In my view this is excellent value, a perfect blend of practical tips and inspiration.
Excellent Resource.......2007-08-11
If you love Gloria's quilts you will love this book. I have done two workshops with Gloria and it is very useful to have this book to put everything she covered in the workshops and more as a permanent resource. It is very detailed so is wonderful for people who have not had the opportunity to attend a workshop.
love this book.......2007-07-10
I have several books on art quilting, and they all have their good points, but this book covers so much, I couldn't believe it. It includes, design, color theory, construction, fabric painting, special effects, material lists, and so on. The only thing it doesn't really cover is the use of printed commercial fabrics( there are other books out there for that). I was impressed by the clear instructions and photographs. It even has step-by- step projects in the back of the book and a large pull-out pattern sheet. This book has been an excellent addition to my quilt book how-to/reference library. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Luminous Landscapes to anyone who is looking for a concise, clearly illustrated book on quilt making with an artistic flair. Great price too!
Book Description
New "fold and sew" method makes landscape quilting less intimidating by increasing quilter confidence with proven techniques
14 quilt patterns - many using as few as five different fabrics - offer quilters versatility in quilt design
Empowers quilters to create the kind of quilts that earn top prize at today's quilting contests
Watercolor Landscape Quilts equips quilters with the technique and insight to create beautiful landscape quilts with a few fabrics, in a few hours. This new ""fold and sew"" technique ensures straight lines and allows the fabric to do the work. Where traditional techniques require months of assembly time, this new method cuts the time down to hours. This new guide gives quilters:
*Extensive details and 150 color photos and illustrations to learn this timesaving technique
*Valuable insight on selecting the right materials, to create a rich and textured look without a lot of different fabrics
*Instructions for creating a beautiful landscape quilt using personal photos
Fear is no factor for quilters using this ""fold and sew"" method to create landscape quilts.
Customer Reviews:
A book full of inspiration.......2007-10-08
I found this book informative and fairly simple to understand. Directions were very simple to follow. Pictures are very well done and simplify the process of starting your project. Good luck. Enjoy the trip down your own landscape. I love my finished quilt. Very time intensive but worth it.
quick landscaping.......2007-04-03
This book offers a wealth of information and possibilities in a easy to understand format. Lots of pictures and great instruction are included to make your fingers itch. You'll want to get started on one of these easy but expressive projects!
Customer Reviews:
Inspiring- and yet simple.......2007-03-18
I watched the Sewing With Nancy show that goes with this book. I was hooked and bought the book shortly after. Amazing. Inspiring. Instructional. I definately recommend this book to those who want to create art. And you don't have to know how to draw, or paint and yet you can be artistic with fabric. It takes minimal sewing skills- so don't let that intimidate you. This book falls right in line with Nancy Zieman's normal simple and understandable teaching steps. She takes you from step one all the way through to a finished masterpiece.
snd.......2007-01-24
I was not a good at sewing when I came across this book. Having read the very easy instructions, I could not believe the beautiful landscape quilts I created, so happy in fact, I e-mailed the authors to thank them for writing this book. It opened a new creative outlet for me, and it will for anyone else with even the most basic sewing skills. In fact, one great quilt artist who creates unbel;ievably beaautiful work, said she has three stitiches she uses--forward, backwards and zig zag. So with basic skills and a basic machine, one can go to whatever heights of creativity they wish. Highly recommend this book as a first landscape quilting guide.
Easy way to create beautiful landscapes! .......2006-06-01
I love this book. The technique in fun and easy. Free form cutting and glueing makes this a great way to express your creativity and get great results. I am new to quilting and wanted to do something different. I am just finishing my second piece and can't believe the results! Easy directions to follow and great pictures. You will love this book!
Addiction is possible.......2006-02-08
The was the first landscape book I ever owned and is still by far the most used book in my library for landscape quilting projects. Though it expects that your familiar with basic sewing machine operation, unless you've done a little free-motion sewing working on your creations will take some time in the beginning.
Few to none of the projects can actually be copied as you see them... the fabrics used cannot be found to purchase... creative substitution or fabric painting to acheive looks will be needed.. and all the projects are huge... I love the 6' or bigger wall hanging aspect... however it takes an enormous amount of fabric layered and overlayered to acheive the depth and detailing that can be found in the work of these two ladies.
It is well worth the price for anyone thinking of creating any size true to life landscape project, the photos are spectacular...and the hints and suggestions on how to give 3D depth to a piece can't be easier to understand or follow.
I highly recommend this speciality type of quilting book... it doesn't require any set patterns or shapes and since each piece you create is a one of a kind, there can be no errors except for the eye of the artist saying that it exists.
wonderful techniques.......2004-02-03
I love this book, the wonderful quilts that were created and the very simple techniques used to achieve such dramatic results.
I was truly inspired by the landscape quilts in this book...the depth that was shown on how to make a forest look up close or distant...
the simple differences that give each quilt its unique perspective.
If you are interested in landscape quilts i found this book to be one of the best and most inspirational yet.
Amazon.com
The follow-up to Perry's highly successful Impressionist Quilts, this volume takes the unique method a step further, offering expanded discussion of color imagery and venturing beyond strictly floral compositions into landscapes and seascapes as well. Additional techniques (patch appliqué and highlight painting), step-by-step instructions for six new projects, and extensive exploration of color, fabric, and design principles make this book an important complement to the first volume. --Amy Handy
Customer Reviews:
Imprssionist Palette: Ouiltcolor & design by Gai Perry.......2001-07-30
This is the best. It takes your breath away how Gai can come up with all these gorgeous inspirational quilts. The book is very easy to understand and English is my second language. She explains it in very simple terms. Your hands will itch to get started. It is like painting with fabric. Start collecting lots of fabric and she teaches you what to look for. You will never look at fabric the same way again. I also like to recoment her 'Color from the Heart' book. You learn so much that you use these books over and over again. Her books are real treasures.
The Greatest book of all.......2000-06-11
This is the most marvelous book I have ever seen about impressionist or watercolor quilts, Gai did realy a great job with this book. It gives you lots of ideas to go on and make some beautiful Impressionist quilts of your own. I love all her books, and hope she write lots of more in the future, certainly about this type of quilts.
Great for Imaginative Quilters.......2000-01-17
This is a truly wonderful book for the quilter who wants to create art, to go beyond traditional approaches. Ms. Perry's quilts are inspiring -- I went out and chose my fabrics for a new project the day after I got this book. She emphasizes the importance of putting certain colors and prints together to create marvelous impressionistic effects on a quilt top. The pictures of completed quilts are incredible, the writing instructional and clear, and the suggested projects are exciting and fun to make.
Impressionist Palette is a superb manual for watercolour........1998-04-06
Of the many books currently available on watercolour quilting, Impressionist Palette is, in my opinion, the best. The pictures are absolutely stunning; the quilts exquisite. Apart from being an art book, the instructions on the technique of watercolour quilting are extremely clear and well-written, making it possible for myself, a fearful watercolourist, to attempt and succeed in making a watercolour quilt.
Customer Reviews:
lucious landscapes.......2006-03-14
This book was purchased to go along with a class I took by the author. The infomation was very helpful and allowed me to begin creating my first art quilt. Joyce takes you step by step and simplifies the process. The book is very easy to understand. I recommend this book to anyone that has a desire to try their hands at creating an art quilt.
not so lusious.......2005-01-28
Though this book has lovely quilts, it is very light on technique. It is more a showcase for the artists quilts. I purchased the book hoping for concise clear instructions and possibly some patterns to get started; this book has no patterns and is really light on instruction. If you enjoy looking at beautiful quilts only, then you will enjoy this book. If you are looking for something with a lot of technical info, keep looking, this is not the book for you.
NEW FUN!!!.......2004-05-21
This book explores a whole variety of ways to have fun, fun, FUN with Landscape Quilting. The directions are well written, the photos clear and understandable, and the overall context invites one to get to the fabric stash and jump right in. Okay, okay, so these quilts won't wind up on your bed. But they are a wonderful example of how to decorate your home and walls!
Customer Reviews:
Don't stop at the black and white color wheel . . . ........2007-03-30
Once I got over the fact that there is a line drawing (black & white) of a color wheel, with the names of the colors printed around it . . . I decided that this is an extremely informative book. I'm used to quilting books that dazzle with color on every page - but not this one. There is a mid section of 12 or 15 pgs. with gorgeous quilts, and a description by each of why the quilt "works". This book has well written explanations and drawings of balance, proportion, hues, tints, shapes, etc. and how each of these make us "feel" when used in different ways. Wolfrom is very, very detailed and thorough in the steps of planning a landscape quilt - from conception of an idea (she suggests excersizes to learn personal preference) to various forms of quilting the finished product to give it more impact. When I talked myself past that black and white color wheel, I decided this is an excellent book. A book to learn by, not to drool over. Color in the wheel (and a catchier cover) would have earned it 5 stars.
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Landscape Quilts
Beautifully Embellished Landscapes: 125 Tips & Techniques to Create Stunning Quilts
Luminous Landscapes: Quilted Visions in Paint and Thread
Watercolor Landscape Quilts: Quick No-Fuss Fold & Sew Technique
Landscape in Contemporary Quilts: Design and Technique
