Discover the elegant simplicity of contemporary quilting. Combining crafter's enthusiasm for Japanese design with the modern quilt movement, Quilting Line + Color brings a new vision to the scene. Internationally known weaver, dyer, fabric artist, teacher, and quilter Yoshiko Jinzenji explores shape, color, stitching, and fabric in more than 30 gorgeous projects. From bed-sized quilts to bags and pillows, learn to create innovative pieces while trying out both new and traditional techniques. Yoshiki delves into the interplay of shape and fabric, set off to striking effect with white fabric and stitching. Her asymmetrical and graphic use of color takes on a fresh, painterly feel. She shares her artistry and philosophy as she teaches how to cut, piece, and stitch a variety of designs--from patchwork and innovative uses of applique to layered transparent fabrics and handstitching. With precise instructions and detailed illustrations, Quilting Line + Color gives you an uncomplicated approach to adventurous yet beautifully balanced quilts.
Table of Contents
Geometric Quilts: Squares, Rectangles, and Hexagons
Rectangle Quilt I
Rectangle Quilt II
Modern Patchwork Pillow
Mini Patchwork Quilt
Mini Patchwork Quilt
Modern Patchwork Throw
Modern Patchwork Quilt I
Modern Patchwork Quilt II
Honeycomb Quilt
Sheer Honeycomb Quilt
Playing with Sheer Fabrics
Silhouette Pillow I
Silhouette Pillows II III
Silhouette Tote Bag
Silhouette Shoulder Bag I II
Quilted Spiral Pillow
Quilted Spiral Handbag
Pretty Quilted Gifts
Framed Samplers I II
Sampler Quilt
Baby Quilt I
Baby Quilt II
Ribbon Quilt
Framed Ribbon Quilt
Ribbon Pillow
Digital Graphics and Code Quilts
Digital Graphics
Digital Graphic
Code Quilt
Code Quilt: Hojoki
Code Quilt: Tale of the
Playing with White and Color
White and Red Shapes I – III
Balancing White and Red I – IV
White Space, Red Space I – IV
White and Stripes
White and Colors Pillow
White and Colors Pillow
White and Freeform Lines I – III
Quilting Techniques
The Quilting Journey
Tools
