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Colour in Art Quilts Hardback
by Janet Twinn
Hardback
Description
This beautiful book is for quilters who want a deeper understanding of how to use colour in their work, and the part it plays in a quilt's visual impact.
It really takes the fear out of using colour. Part One contains the practicalities: • Colour theory explored through the use of fabric.
Which fabrics will harmonize (or clash) with which? • Invaluable methods for colouring your own fabric • Tips on how to observe and record colour, including keeping colour sketchbooks and mood boards Part Two, illustrated with stunning images from today's best quiltmakers, covers: • Monochrome: how to create striking two-colour quilts, and how to introduce further colours • A Sense of Place: how travel and observation can inspire your colour choices, which can be used to recreate favourite locations and memories in your quilts • Colour, Light and Pattern: how to bring joyous light and colour effects to your quilts, including an understanding of tonal values in relation to pattern • Colour Association: how colour can be used to create mood and atmosphere, and to suggest a range of emotions from perfect calm to hectic turmoil.
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- Format:Hardback
- Pages:128 pages
- Publisher:Batsford Ltd
- Publication Date:07/09/2011
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- ISBN:9781849940009
Information
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Out of Stock - We are unable to provide an estimated availability date for this product
- Format:Hardback
- Pages:128 pages
- Publisher:Batsford Ltd
- Publication Date:07/09/2011
- Category:
- ISBN:9781849940009