Black & White Quilts by Design

Black & White Quilts by Design
ISBN-10
1574329049
ISBN-13
9781574329049
Category
Black in art
Pages
79
Language
English
Published
2006
Publisher
Amer Quilters Society
Author
Kay M. Capps Cross

Description

Expect the unexpected in this wonderful new collection of black-and-white quilts from the founder of Cross Cuts Patterns. This refreshing take on the use of positive and negative values is sure to be a hit with modern quilters everywhere. Black is white hot in quilts today. The vast array of black-and-white quilt fabrics available over the last few years is the canvas for the patterns in this great book. The author uses these special fabrics to create a dynamic look perfect for the style-savvy quilter. This is no-stress quilting at its finest! Over a dozen great patterns will tickle any quilter's fancy. Sparkling accent colors of red, blue, green, and beyond add pizzazz to these unique and charming black-and-white themed quilts. Patterns are paper or foundation pieced, with colorful names such as WINTER PINES , SNUGGLETIME, HEMAN , SLAP HAPPY , and many more. Each pattern comes with yardage requirements and detailed instructions. Whether you are a beginner, intermediate, or advanced quiltmaker, there is something for everyone.

Similar books

  • Picasso Black and White
    By Carmen Giménez

    Published on the occasion of the exhibition Picasso Black and White. Curated by Carmen Gimaenez, Stephen and Nan Swid Curator of Twentieth-Century Art, Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation, New York.

  • Picasso Black and White
    By Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, Carmen Giménez

    Featuring reproductions of more than 150 works, this book examines the extraordinary complexity and power of these expressive artworks, which purge colour in order to highlight their formal structure.

  • Clyfford Still, Mark Bradford: Shade

    "This exhibition catalogue brings together the work of celebrated American artists Clyfford Still (1904--1980) and Mark Bradford (born 1961).