Adventures in Design : Ultimate Visual Guide, 153 Spectacular Quilts, Activities & Exercises

This title offers everything you need to know about the essentials of good design from an internationally renowned expert. Here is the design textbook for quilters. "Adventures in Color" presents the eight elements of design - line, direction, shape, colour, value, texture, proportion, and scale - and shows you how to successfully work with these elements, either individually or in any combination. Whether you consider yourself to be a quilter, an artist, or a crafter, you can improve your design skills with this fresh, innovative approach. Also included is an inspiring gallery of design concepts by many prominent quilters and artists - including Alex Anderson, Paula Nadelstern, and Ricky Tims - with over 150 images showcasing all styles of quilts and fabric art, from traditional to modern.