Stitch 16 stunning quilts and patchwork projects based on four underlying blueprints while learning skills to create your own original designs.
Uncover the mystery of quilt design with Anna Marias Blueprint Quilting. Celebrated fiber artist Anna Maria Parry demystifies her seemingly complex patterns and sumptuous color combinations as she breaks down her signature designs into accessible blueprints, or underlying structures. This accessible, visually inspiring book features:
A behind-the-scenes glimpse into an expert quilt designers process Four quilt blueprints and accessible projects for different skill levels Techniques for intensifying details, adjusting colors, and scaling designs for endless possibilities Insight into planning and executing quilting and appliqué techniques Clear illustrations and photography for an inspiring and informative experience QR codes linked to videos that further illuminate important techniques
With easy-to-follow projects and insightful techniques for all levels of quilters, Anna Marias Blueprint Quilting will empower your quilting journey as you infuse your creations with the beauty and inspiration found within Parrys extraordinary designs.
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Dazzling Parrys sophisticated artistic sensibilities set this apart from standard quilting manuals. * Publishers Weekly STARRED Review * A wonderful recommendation for quilters wanting to break with tradition and soar to new heights. * Library Journal *
Introduction
PART 1 Art School
Braving the Elements: The Elements of Art
Principles Office: The Principles of Composition
Considering the Story
PART 2 Patchwork School
Material Choices
Tools of the Trade
Building Blocks
Appliqué Adventures
More Techniques
Finishing School
PART 3 The Blueprints
BLUEPRINT 1: GRAND CENTRAL
Do-Si-Do Quilt
Hedgerow Quilt
Spontaneity Quilt
Sheer Delight Window Panel
BLUEPRINT 2: TRIPTYCH
Roman Numerals Quilt
Fence Line Quilt
Terrace Views Quilt
Sawtooth Tote
BLUEPRINT 3: KISS ON THE L IPS
Kaleidoscope Quilt
Basket of Flowers Quilt
Open Borders Quilt
Rise and Shine Bab y Quilt
BLUEPRINT 4: COLOR STUDY
Dip Dyed Quilt
Time Travel Quilt
Conversations with Georgia Quilt
Adjusting Her Crown Collage
Templates
About the Author
Index
After graduating with a fine arts degree from the University of Tennessee, Anna Maria Parry opened Handmaiden, a clothing and housewares shop through which she sold her own line of clothing. She has partnered with more than two dozen manufacturers to design homewares, gift items, and textiles, including fabrics with FreeSpirit. She has authored three sewing books; publishes sewing, quilting, and needlework patterns; and teaches design, stitching, and patchwork. Anna Marias paintings are in hundreds of private and commercial collections, and she has been featured in Artists Magazine. Anna Maria is the owner of Craft South, an online fabric and craft boutique. She also curates a collection of textiles in collaboration with a group of international artists (Anna Marias Conservatory Craft). She lives in Franklin, Tennessee. Instagram: annamariahorner Facebook: AnnaMariaHornerStudio
