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Fresh Quilting: Fearless Color, Design, & Inspiration (2010)

by Malka Dubrawsky(Favorite Author)

3.79 of 5 Votes: 3

ISBN

1596682353 (ISBN13: 9781596682351)

languge

English

genre

Nonfiction

publisher

Interweave Press

review 1: What a pretty book this is. I love author Malka Dubrawsky's use of colors in her projects, I was just surprised that she did not talk in detail about color theory or choices. I thought it would have been useful and informative since the subtitle is "fearless color, design and inspiration". That said, [[ASIN:1596682353 Fresh Quilting: Fearless Color, Design, and Inspiration]] is a real riot of colors. The color combinations and fabric mix are right up my alley and made many of the designs pop. While the patterns are not very complicated or revolutionary, they became so much more attractive because of the color schemes used. Dubrawsky's style often includes wonkiness - something not everyone might appreciate, but gave her works a modern, fresh and young look. I think the won... moreky style would appeal to crafters who aren't attracted to the rigidness of conservative piecing and quilting. The book includes a wide range of the usual projects including pillows, pot holders, coasters, bags and 6 quilts; there's a detailed introduction to materials, tools and techniques for patchworking and quilting; and there are instructions for putting in a zipper and different types of piecing: strips, hexagons, diamonds and improvisational. Overall, a very attractive sewing book although the designs may not be for everyone.
review 2: The ultimate modern quilting book. Truly fresh. I loved the use of color, the textures created in the quilts and the projects. Beautiful photos, stepped out instructions & inspiring ideas. Update: Checked this out almost two years after first reading, it's still fresh. Recommended for sewists looking to bridge into quilting as there are several small projects for those wanting to test the modern quilting waters. less

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