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The Quilt Story
by Tony JohnstonA little girl named Abigail kept warm in the long, snowy winters with the help of a special quilt her mother made for her. When Abigail grew up, she packed the quilt away in an attic. Many years later, another little girl discovered the quilt, and felt the same comfort that Abigail once did.
The Quilted Garden: Design & Make Nature-Inspired Quilts
by Jane A. SassamanAward-winning quiltmaker Jane Sassaman is known for her bold designs celebrating the energy and miraculous beauty of garden flowers and plants. Joy and enthusiasm radiate from every quilt! Now, in her first book, Jane shares her methods and inspirations. • Includes a full-color gallery of 60 of Jane’s exuberant, nature-inspired quilts! • Jane walks you through 2 projects using raw-edge or turned-edge applique and surface embroidery by machine • Exercises teach you how to nurture your designs, sharpen your powers of observation, and capture the animation and glory of a random field or garden Important note about this ebook: The pdf you receive will be watermarked in the margin with your customer name. You may download the file a maximum of 3 times for your personal use only. Sharing and/or distribution of the file - whether for profit or not - is strictly prohibited. The digital file contains patterns that may not print true to size and may require sizing adjustments (inchmarks are included on patterns for reference). Depending on your viewing application or device, printing desired page may result in multiple printed pages.
The Quilter's Applique Workshop: Timeless Techniques for Modern Designs
by Kevin KosbabA fresh take on quilting and appliqué! Kevin Kosbab shows quilters that not only is appliqué fun and easy to do, it can open up a world of design possibilities. The Quilter's Appliqué Workshop teaches you everything you need to know to create appliqué-both as embellishment and as the focus of projects. The book is divided into three sections that each explores a basic appliqué approach: raw-edge, prepared-edge, and needle-turn appliqué. Each section includes detailed instructions, tips, and illustrations. Twelve home-decor projects, including bed quilts, wall quilts, table runners/toppers, and pillows, illustrate the techniques and allow you to explore more specialized methods such as broderie perse, felt appliqué, and bias-tape appliqué. The Quilter's Appliqué Workshop gives you the tools to mix and match appliqué techniques and create any design you can imagine.
The Quilter's Bible: The Indispensable Guide to Patchwork, Quilting and Appliqué
by Linda ClementsAn essential reference with a collection of projects to inform and inspire quilters. This book presents essential know-how—together with a wide range of inspirational projects, tips, and ideas collected from international top-name quilters. Ideal for both beginners looking for trustworthy advice in a single volume and committed quilters searching for authoritative reference on seldom-used techniques, it features over fifteen projects including cot quilts, bed quilts, lap quilts, bags, cushions, wall hangings, table mats, runners, and other beautiful projects for the home. Includes color photos and illustrations.
The Quilter's Color Club: Secrets of Value, Temperature & Special Effects
by Christine E. Barnes“Gain the color confidence you’ve never experienced before . . . This book is perfect for teachers, bee groups or individuals.” —American QuilterChristine Barnes’s quilter-friendly approach provides new and exciting ways to apply simple color concepts to your work. This book reveals successful color combinations in action with an inspiring gallery of eye-catching quilts. Chock full of hands-on exercises, this book teaches how to use value, temperature, and intensity to make quilts luminous and full of movement.“A practical approach for using color to bring quilts to life . . . Eight projects accompany twelve hands-on exercises in this top pick for quilters at all levels.” —The Needlecraft Shelf
The Quilter's Color Guide: Mastering the Art of Color Confidence
by C&T Publishing"Expert color tips and exercises to build color confidence Explore the vibrant world of color mastery with insights from renowned experts like Joen Wolfrom, Jean Wells, Beck Goldsmith, and more! Overcome color insecurities in this comprehensive guide that demystifies color theory, offers practical tips for selecting fabrics, and explores special effects. Beginners and seasoned quilters will discover the nuances of the color wheel, delve into the power of value, and unlock the secrets of working with neutrals. With various exercises and a wealth of knowledge, elevate your quilting projects to stunning new heights in three dynamic sections: Color Theory, Practical Color, and Special Effects. Learn how to create unique color recipes from easy-to-understand explanations of key color principles and how they can be applied to quilting projects Delve into the fascinating world of color theory helping quilters understand the importance of value and how to capture luminosity, transparency, and luster with fabric selection Through practical exercises and examples, quilters will gain the confidence to experiment with color combinations and create visually stunning quilts that truly stand out"
The Quilter's Paper-Piecing Workbook: Paper Piece with Confidence to Create 18 Gorgeous Quilted Projects
by Elizabeth DacksonLearn foundation paper-piecing one block at a time!Come join author and educator Elizabeth Dackson of DontCallMeBetsy.com in her quilt studio! Here she'll share all you need to know to grow your foundation paper-piecing skills in this must-have, comprehensive guide that takes you through this classic technique from start to finish.Through more than 20 unique paper-pieced blocks that are used in 18 unique quilted projects, you'll gain confidence and skill. Start with the basics that show you step-by-step how to foundation paper-piece your first blocks with projects that allow you to put your new skills to work. When you're ready for a paper-piecing challenge, get more adventurous with blocks that encourage you to take risks with foundation paper-piecing--with impressive results! Elizabeth has taught thousands of quilters the joy of foundation paper-piecing, now it's your turn. Discovering the possibilities that foundation paper-piecing has to offer has never been easier!
The Quilting Answer Book: Solutions to Every Problem You'll Ever Face; Answers to Every Question You'll Ever Ask
by Barbara Weiland TalbertWhether you’re perplexed about piecing, baffled by binding, or curious about cutting, Barbara Weiland Talbert has all your quilting quandaries covered. With answers to more than 200 common quilting questions, this handy reference guide will earn a permanent place in your sewing room. You’ll turn to it again and again for sensible solutions to difficult problems and step-by-step instructions for tricky techniques. From quick-cutting geometric shapes to coaxing the wrinkles out of polyester batting, here is the best quilting advice on the block.
The Quilting Arts Book: Techniques and Inspiration for Creating One-of-a-Kind Quilts
by Pokey BoltonThis is Art Quilting 101 in a book! Patricia Bolton, founder and editor-in-chief of Quilting Arts Magazine, has assembled some of the most popular topics, articles, and artists from past issues of Quilting Arts Magazine - plus innovative new techniques offered by today's most respected contemporary quilt artists - in this definitive art-quilting technique and inspiration book.Inside, readers will find everything art-quilt related, from art and design principles for quilters to in-depth techniques for surface design and embellishment. Each chapter showcases various art quilting concepts along with step-by-step photos of every technique. Stunning art quilts by the world's leading quilt artists are shown throughout the book for endless inspiration.
The Quilting Arts Idea Book: Inspiration & Techniques for Art Quilting
by Vivika Hansen DenegreGet inspired to learn new techniques with this gorgeous how-to guide! Written for new and seasoned fiber artists alike, this all-in-one resource includes everything you need to create one-of-a-kind art quilts and more. Peppered with gorgeous imagery and expert advice, The Quilting Arts Idea Book will help you hone your skills while enjoying the creative process. Inside you'll find:Step-by-step tutorials for everything from surface design and mixed media techniques to themed quilts featuring people, pets, landscapes, and more, as well as projects to make for--and with--friends. Inspiring project galleries with graphic designs, festival favorites, and featured projects showcasing techniques from the book to show you the variety of items you can make with your new skills. Articles on finding inspiration and nurturing creativity as well as tips and advice from artists and contributors invite you to become an active maker in the art quilting community.Whether you're just getting started or looking to up your skill set, The Quilting Arts Idea Book has everything you need to make your quilting arts dreams a reality.
The Quilting Bee
by Gail GibbonsWelcome to the quilting bee! With the help of popular author/illustrator Gail Gibbons, you'll learn how quilts are made and discover their fascinating history as well as lots of fun facts.This picture book with bright watercolors follows a quilting circle from the time a new quilt is planned to the point where it's displayed at the county fair.Dating back centuries, quilting bees were important social functions, combining both work and pleasure. They still exist today and attract thousands of snippers, clippers, and stitchers from all walks of life.Some traditional quilt patterns have funny names: Trip Around the World, Bear's Paw, Crazy Quilt. Today's quilt makers also use their imaginations to create new designs that are works of art.Here's the book to get you started in the wonderful world of quilts. Maybe you'll want to make one of your own!
The Quilting Manual
by C&T PublishingNext-level quilting designs to boost your creativity Conquer those unfinished quilt tops with inspiring designs and essential techniques for both hand and machine quilters. Whether you're an advanced beginner or more experienced, this robust variety of 100+ free-motion and walking-foot designs will make planning your quilting exciting again. Gain proficiency and get inspired with this all-in-one guide to quilting techniques and motifs from 16 esteemed quilters, including Alex Anderson, Natalia Bonner, Christina Cameli, Laura Lee Fritz, Geta Grama, Jenny Carr Kinney, Don Linn, Cheryl Malkowski, Christine Maraccini, Gina Perkes, Sylvia Pippen, Kathy Sandbach, Jessica Schick, Sheila Sinclair Snyder, Hari Walner, and Angela Walters. • Energize your quilting with 100+ gorgeous continuous and stand-alone designs for blocks, borders, and more • Move beyond the basics! Sixteen quilting all-stars share skill-building techniques and rich, lustrous motifs • Finish quilts with the feed dogs up or down—troubleshooting tips for hand, machine, and longarm quilters
The Quiltmaker's Butterfly Forest: Appliqué 12 Beautiful Butterflies & 6 Wreaths; 8 Fusible Projects
by Felicia T. BrenoeLet your creativity take flight with eight whimsical projects inspired by the beautiful butterflies of the Amazon rainforest. Discover new quilting inspiration—from Ecuador&’s Tiputini Biodiversity Research Station in the Amazon rainforest, where designer Felicia Brenoe was mesmerized by the sights that surrounded her, especially the butterflies. With this book, you can sew eight projects that capture nature&’s beauty, beginning with the magnificent 12-block sampler of butterflies and wreaths—an ideal block-of-the-month quilt. Introduce contrast, embellishment, and negative space as you sew other large quilts, pillows, wallhangings, and placemats. Links to full-size appliqué patterns are included, plus an easy guide to raw-edge fusible appliqué.
The Quilts of Gee's Bend
by Susan Goldman RubinSince the early nineteenth century, the women of Gee’s Bend in southern Alabama have created stunning, vibrant quilts. In the only photo-essay book about the quilts of Gee’s Bend for children, award-winning author Susan Goldman Rubin explores the history and culture of this fascinating group of women and their unique quilting traditions. Rubin uses meticulous research to offer an exclusive look at an important facet of African American art and culture. In the rural community of Gee’s Bend, African American women have been making quilts for generations. They use scraps of old overalls, aprons, and bleached cornmeal sacks—anything they can find. Their traditions have been passed down through the decades. Much to the women’s surprise, a selection of the quilts was featured in an exhibition at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, in 2002. The exhibition then traveled to the Whitney Museum in New York City. “Eye-poppingly gorgeous,” wrote a critic for the New York Times about the exhibition. He continued, “Some of the most miraculous works of modern art America has produced.” The Metropolitan Museum of Art will exhibit its newly acquired collection of Gee’s Bend quilts in 2017. Rubin is known for producing well-researched, highly praised, and sophisticated biographies of artists and other important figures. Through similar research, The Quilts of Gee’s Bend shares specifics about this rare community and its rich traditions, allowing children to pause to consider history through the eyes of the people who lived it and through a legacy that is passed on to the next generation.
The Quintessential Zerka: Writings by Zerka Toeman Moreno on Psychodrama, Sociometry and Group Psychotherapy
by Zerka T MorenoThe Quintessential Zerka documents the origins and development of the theory and practice of psychodrama, sociometry and group psychotherapy through the work and innovation of its co-creator, Zerka Toeman Moreno. This comprehensive handbook brings together history, philosophy, methodology and application. It shows the pioneering role that Zerka, along with her husband J. L. Moreno, played in the development, not only of the methods of psychodrama and sociometry, but of the entire group psychotherapy movement worldwide. It demonstrates the extent to which Zerka's intuitive and intellectual grasp of the work, combined with her superb ability to organize and synthesize, continue to exert an influence on the field. Toni Horvatin and Edward Schreiber have selected articles that span a career of some sixty years, from Zerka’s very first publication to recent, previously unpublished, work. Personal anecdotes and poetry from Zerka herself provide a valuable context for each individual article. The selection includes: psychodrama, it's relation to stage, radio and motion pictures psychodramatic rules, techniques and adjunctive methods beyond aristotle, breuer and freud: Moreno’s contribution to the concept of catharsis psychodrama, role theory and the concept of the social atom. This book provides a rich source of insight and inspiration for all those interested in the history, development and practice of psychodrama, sociometry and group psychotherapy, whatever their level of experience. It will be of interest to anyone involved in the fields of psychology, counselling, sociology, social work, education, theatre, or human relations.
The Quite Nice and Fairly Accurate Good Omens Script Book
by Neil GaimanThe Quite Nice and Fairly Accurate Good Omens Script Book contains much that is new and revelatory and even several scenes that are not actually in the final television series.'One of the most hotly anticipated TV shows of the year' Independent'Even if you're very familiar with the original novel, this is a different experience... so damned charming and quirky that it feels like a must' StarburstNeil Gaiman's glorious reinvention of the iconic bestseller Good Omens is adapted from the internationally beloved novel by Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman and is soon to be a massive new TV launch on Amazon Prime Video and the BBC. The series is written and show-run by Neil himself and stars David Tennant, Michael Sheen, Jon Hamm and Miranda Richardson, to name but a few.**Includes an introduction by Neil Gaiman about bringing Good Omens to the screen**Before he died in 2015, Terry Pratchett asked Neil Gaiman to make a television series of the internationally beloved novel they wrote together about the end of the world. And so, Neil began to write. And continued to write until he had six episodes that brought an angel, Aziraphale, and a demon, Crowley, (the only things standing between us and the inevitable Armageddon) to life for the screen. Contained between the covers of this book are the scripts that Neil wrote, which later turned into some of the most extraordinary television ever made. Take a tour behind the scenes with a text that reveals the secrets of the show, still has the missing bits and, sometimes, asks for the impossible. Step backstage and see the magic for yourself. You may just learn as much from the scenes that never made the final cut as from those that did.
The Quite Nice and Fairly Accurate Good Omens Script Book: The Script Book
by Neil GaimanNeil Gaiman’s complete original scripts for the highly anticipated six-episode original series, adapted from the classic novel he wrote with Terry Pratchett.First published nearly thirty years ago, the novel Good Omens has sold more than five million copies worldwide and is beloved by Gaiman and Pratchett fans alike. Collected here are Neil Gaiman’s original scripts for the Good Omens television series, offering readers deeper insight into Gaiman’s brilliant new adaptation of a masterwork.A tale of good and evil and the end of the world, Good Omens stars Michael Sheen as the angel Aziraphale; David Tennant as the demon Crowley; and Jon Hamm as the archangel Gabriel, as well as Anna Maxwell Martin, Josie Lawrence, Adria Arjona, Michael McKean, Jack Whitehall, Miranda Richardson, and Nick Offerman.
The Quito Papers and the New Urban Agenda
by Un-HabitatThe future is urban. Indeed, the battle for sustainable development will be won or lost in cities. Not a moment too soon, then, that urbanization is suddenly at the centre of global policy making. In 2015 the governments of the UN adopted the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and in 2016 they adopted the New Urban Agenda. However, the question of how these Agendas will be pursued concretely remains. Unfortunately, the prevailing model is rigidly technocratic Charter of Athens from 1933—the strict functionalist separation of activities that it prescribes still dominates planning practices worldwide. The purpose of The Quito Papers and the New Urban Agenda is to start a discussion that both challenges this status quo and opens up new lines of enquiry. It intentionally does not propose a manifesto made up of simplistic slogans and recommendations as cities in the 21st century are more fragile and complex. Its content, therefore, is intentionally broad, ranging from architecture, planning and urban design, to land ownership and regulation, water management and environmental philosophy. This multifaceted assembly of perspectives critiques the tenets of the Charter of Athens, identify new trends and propose new insights on contemporary urbanization. Part One outlines the overall challenges facing cities in the 21st century and Part Two offers a number of conceptual frameworks and approaches for dealing with those challenges. Each Part is also composed of a body of illustrated arguments, synthesized from selectively-abridged background papers from over 15 commissioned authors, interspersed with in-depth papers.
The Quotable Artist
by Peggy HaddenJourney through the wit and wisdom of generations of visual artists, photographers, writers, and architects--and discover what makes creative people extraordinary. This compilation of more than 1,000 great quotations, from famous to obscure, celebrates what artist throughout time have said about fame, color, finding inspiration, money woes, beauty, critics, fellow artists, and other provocative topics. The words of Leonardo da Vinci, Georgia O'Keeffe, Paul Cezanne, Ben Shahn, Marcel Duchamp, George Bernard Shaw, Vincent van Gogh, Sigmund Freud, Alexander Calder, Maria Rilke, David Hockney, Andy Warhol, Frank Lloyd Wright, Henri Matisse, Louise Nevelson, and many others are gathered here, in a warm, humorous, and moving collection of wisdom from the masters.
The Quotable Negan: Warped Witticisms and Obscene Observations from The Walking Dead's Most Iconic Villain
by Robert KirkmanThis collection of quotes, trivia, and exclusive behind-the-scenes material, focused on everyone&’s favorite bad guy—the violent, foul-mouthed, and charismatic psychopath Negan—is an essential guide for all fans of both the AMC television show The Walking Dead and the original comic book series.The Walking Dead is a cultural phenomenon that has infected the minds of zombie-loving fans worldwide. Whether you&’re familiar with the hit television show, the comic book series, or both, one of the most memorable characters is Negan—the barbed-wire baseball-bat-wielding leader of the Saviors. Now, in The Quotable Negan, you can discover fun and fascinating trivia, his most bad-ass quotable moments, and much more. This is the perfect gift for any fan of The Walking Dead&’s most infamous villain.
The RVer's Bible (Revised and Updated): Everything You Need to Know About Choosing, Using, and Enjoying Your RV
by Kim Baker Sunny BakerThe Rver's Bible is the ultimate guide to living and traveling in a recreational vehicle. From purchasing, maintaining, and driving the rig to navigating the emotional pitfalls of life on the road, this handbook covers all the bases. Now revised and updated, the RVer's Bible keeps you up-to-date with all the new technologies and systems of the 21st century RV.
The Racial Unfamiliar: Illegibility in Black Literature and Culture (Literature Now)
by John BrooksThe works of African American authors and artists are too often interpreted through the lens of authenticity. They are scrutinized for “positive” or “negative” representations of Black people and Black culture or are assumed to communicate some truth about Black identity or the “Black experience.” However, many contemporary Black artists are creating works that cannot be slotted into such categories. Their art resists interpretation in terms of conventional racial discourse; instead, they embrace opacity, uncertainty, and illegibility.John Brooks examines a range of abstractionist, experimental, and genre-defying works by Black writers and artists that challenge how audiences perceive and imagine race. He argues that literature and visual art that exceed the confines of familiar conceptions of Black identity can upend received ideas about race and difference. Considering photography by Roy DeCarava, installation art by Kara Walker, novels by Percival Everett and Paul Beatty, drama by Suzan-Lori Parks, and poetry by Robin Coste Lewis, Brooks pinpoints a shared aesthetic sensibility. In their works, the devices that typically make race feel familiar are instead used to estrange cultural assumptions about race. Brooks contends that when artists confound expectations about racial representation, the resulting disorientation reveals the incoherence of racial ideologies. By showing how contemporary literature and art ask audiences to question what they think they know about race, The Racial Unfamiliar offers a new way to understand African American cultural production.
The Radical Act of Listening: Making Documentary and Investigative Theatre
by KJ SanchezThe Radical Act of Listening: Making Documenatry and Investigative Theatre explores best practices in the field of Documentary and Investigative theatre and offers readers a how-to guide for making their own work, written by a leading practitioner in the field.This book looks at how listening can radically bring about change through documentary and investigative theatre. It examines the mechanics and value of listening and how theatre practitioners can use these skills to create theatre. What does it mean to really listen, especially during a time when everyone is shouting? Can we listen without an agenda? Can we take what we hear and find ethical ways to share it with others so that we capture nuance, complexity, contradiction, i.e., all things human? In exploring these questions, author KJ Sanchez shares conversations with peers and fellow artists who work in the fields of interview-based and non-fiction art practices, to look at what it takes to be a great listener and a great theatre maker.Featuring key artists, themes, and practices, this book is written for students and practitioners interested in creating documentary and investigative theatre, as well as other interview-based artforms.
The Radical Potter: The Life and Times of Josiah Wedgwood
by Tristram HuntFrom one of Britain’s leading historians and the director of the Victoria & Albert Museum, a scintillating biography of Josiah Wedgwood, the celebrated eighteenth-century potter, entrepreneur, and abolitionistWedgwood pottery, such as the celebrated blue of Jasperware, is famous worldwide. Jane Austen bought it, and wrote of it in her novels; Empress Catherine II of Russia ordered hundreds of pieces for her palace; British diplomats hauled it with them on their first-ever mission to Peking, audaciously planning to impress China with their china. But the life of Josiah Wedgwood is far richer than just his accomplishments in ceramics. He was a leader of the Industrial Revolution, a pioneering businessman, a tireless scientific experimenter, a cultural tastemaker, and an ardent abolitionist. And he did it all in the face of chronic disability and relentless pain: a childhood bout with smallpox eventually led to the amputation of his right leg.As acclaimed historian Tristram Hunt puts it in this lively, vivid biography, Wedgwood was the Steve Jobs of the eighteenth century: a difficult, brilliant, creative entrepreneur whose personal drive and extraordinary gifts changed the way we work and live. Drawing on a rich array of letters, journals, and historical documents, The Radical Potter brings us the story of a singular man, his dazzling contributions to design and innovation, and his remarkable global impact.
The Radical in Performance: Between Brecht and Baudrillard
by Baz KershawThe Radical in Performance investigates the crisis in contemporary theatre, and celebrates the subversive in performance. It is the first full-length study to explore the link between a western theatre which, says Kershaw, is largely outdated and the blossoming of postmodern performance, much of which has a genuinely radical edge. In staying focused on the period between Brecht and Baudrillard, modernity and postmodernism, Baz Kershaw identifies crucial resources for the revitalisation of the radical across a wide spectrum of cultural practices. This is a timely, necessary and rigorous book. It will be a compelling read for anyone searching for a critical catalyst for new ways of viewing and practising cultural politics.