Description
Book SynopsisLearn the secrets of colour theory and how you can use it to improve your quilting projects. The founding members of Fat Quarterly, the popular e-zine on quilting, share their expertise of how to use colour successfully in quilting. The book is split into 6 colour-themed sections with block ideas for every colour theory combination, so there''s plenty to inspire you to create colourful projects with ease.The colour theory is then applied to 12 beautiful quilted project patterns. Choose from full sized bed quilts and quick projects such as bags and cushion covers.Includes six colour themed sections exploring colour theory with the use of popular quilt blocks, as well as two practical quilting project ideas for each colour. Also features a basic quilting techniques section including binding and finishing.
Table of ContentsIntroduction
About Fat Quarterly
Colour Theory
Colour Wheel Quilt
Red
Mosaic Block
Merry-Go-Round Block
Calm Before the Storm Quilt
Hexagon Sewing
Machine Cover
Blue
Ohio Crossed Stars Block
Shooting Star Block
Choppy Waters Quilt
Origami Runner
Yellow
Holding Hands Block
bars and stripes Block
Mixed Fortunes Quilt
Dresden Flower Tote
Purple
Tilted Wall Block
Hearts Block
Primavera Quilt
Modern Vintage Wedding
Ring Quilt
Green
Woven Cross Block
Banded Shards Block
Split Links Quilt
parquet Pillow
Orange
Stars and Stripes Block
Lantana Block
Off the Cuff Quilt
African Skies Runner
Techniques
Templates
Resources
Acknowledgments
Index
