Quilting and Color Made Easy

by McKelvey, Susan; Wickell, Janet

• ISBN13: 9781579545543
• ISBN10: 1579545548
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2002-07-05
• Publisher: Rodale Books

Summary

Theres always a challenge in quilting, and this book guarantees that quilters can rise to that challenge. Quilting and Color Made Easy provides all the basic techniques needed for cutting, piecing, and appliqu; includes shortcuts for sets, borders, and bindings; gives a straightforward explanation of the color wheel and how to use it specifically for quilting; and provides detailed charts for quilters to analyze and organize their fabric stash. Filled with beautiful photographs and written by two well-known professional quilters, this book appeals not only to the beginner but also to intermediate quilters who want to expand their basic knowledge.

Author Biography

Susan McKelvey and Janet Wickell are well-known teachers and quilters. Susan has written several books on quilting and color and teaches throughout the United States. Through her company, Wallflower Designs, she designs and distributes quilting books, patterns, and supplies. Janet is a freelance writer and editor and has contributed her technical knowledge and expertise to countless quilting books. She teaches both quilting and hand-marbling on fabric classes.

Table of Contents

How to Use This Book	vi
Part One: A Quilter's Guide to Easy Quilting
Cutting Made Easy	4	(20)
It All Starts with Fabric	5	(2)
Best Techniques for Cutting with Templates	7	(4)
Terrific Techniques for Rotary Cutting	11	(13)
Easy Piecing	24	(26)
Hand Piecing with Precision	25	(3)
Perfect Machine Piecing	28	(22)
Quicker and Easier Applique	50	(22)
Getting Ready to Applique	51	(3)
Precision Hand Applique	54	(6)
Applique Magic with Your Machine	60	(12)
Shortcuts for Sets, Borders, and Bindings	72	(26)
Sets and Sashing---From Subtle to Snazzy	73	(8)
Beautiful Borders---Quickly and Easily	81	(6)
Binding Accents and Options	87	(11)
Successful Quilting	98	(26)
Getting Ready to Quilt	99	(5)
There's More Than One Way to Baste a Quilt	104	(5)
Classic Hand Quilting	109	(4)
Quilting and Embellishing by Machine	113	(11)
Part Two: A Quilter's Guide to Color and Fabric
The Color Wheel	124	(26)
Color Wheel Vocabulary	125	(5)
More Color Terms and Color Schemes	130	(20)
Color Contrast	150	(28)
How Colors Behave Together	151	(8)
Understanding and Using Contrast	159	(10)
Backgrounds Affect Color Contrast	169	(9)
Using Prints of Yesterday and Today	178	(26)
Working with Printed Fabrics	179	(5)
Color Contrast within Fabrics	184	(3)
Identifying and Using Prints of the Past	187	(6)
Re-Creating the Look of Bygone Eras	193	(11)
Planning Effective Color Schemes	204	(16)
Learning Where to Begin	205	(2)
Putting Color to the Test	207	(6)
Tips on Choosing Colors	213	(7)
Your Fabric Collection	220	(20)
Analyzing Quilts for Color	221	(1)
Planning My Next Quilt	222	(2)
Developing a Versatile Fabric Collection	224	(14)
What to Do with All That Fabric	238	(2)
About the Authors	240	(1)
Resources and Recommended Reading	240	(1)
Acknowledgments	241	(2)
Buyer's Guide	243	(1)
Index	244

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