Mosaic Landscape Quilts: Artistic Patchwork - Paperback

by Pat Durbin (Author)

It's fun--it's different--it's beautiful. Fabric collage, which is inspired by the beauty of creation. Art quilts that warm your heart. Fabric and thread are used to build beautiful quilted art for the wall. The purpose of this book is to communicate the methods used by Pat to complete her art pieces. The main method taught is somewhat unique and not at all traditional. You will find the pictorial quilt is quite approachable even for beginners. The method, however, does require that the finished picture be stitched by quilting of some type to hold the collage together. Yes, it's fun--it's different--and it's beautiful.

Author Biography

PAT DURBIN, Quilter and Fiber Artist Pat Durbin's work communicates the beauty and warmth of quilted art. Most works are inspired by the beauty of the creation-landscapes and special people. The familiar medium of fabric and thread are the tools used which bridge the gap between fine art painting and traditional quilts. Techniques often vary, but the love of fabric and art flow through each piece. Pat's quilts often travel to shows across the country and have shown internationally. Some quilts are in private collections and Forest Walk is part of the permanent collection of the National Quilt Museum in Paducah, KY. Pat enjoys teaching a type of quilting which is somewhat different than traditional methods. She has written 3 books teaching different techniques. New Book: " Mosaic Landscape Quilts, Artistic Patchwork", pub date Sept 2015, Create Space. Art Quilts made with many fabric squares, combined and blended to build beautiful picture quilts for your wall. Other Books: Pub: Martingale Fabric+Paint+Thread = Fabulous!, Martingale & Co., pub date Dec. 09 by Pat Durbin. Painting on fabric is a fun, easy way to get that picture ready to quilt. Methods are explained and projects provided. Thread is now as beautiful as the fabric we use. There are many ways to utilize it and I show a way to build appliqué motifs out of thread to be applied to quilt or garments. Fun! "Mosaic Picture Quilts, Turn Favorite Photos into Stunning Quilts" by Pat Durbin. Out of Print - available as e-book--This book shares my unique way to piece landscape quilts. It's fun and easy to build your picture out of fabric. Then you quilt it to hold it all together. Martingale & Co., pub date Dec. 07