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Kaleidoscopes & Quilts Kindle Edition

by Paula Nadelstern (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.7 out of 5 stars 58 ratings
Kaleidoscope - the very word promises surprise and magic, chance and change. Exploding with visual excitement, a kaleidoscope design organizes an abundance of light, color, form, and motion into a complex and coherent image, capturing a moment of infinity. This book is jammed with how-to's and why-not's, process and product, and an abundance of text and photos that explains elements of design and technique for creating the multifaceted, luminous, and random nature of a kaleidoscope's interior on the flat surface of a quilt.

The kaleidoscope configuration and its symmetrical repetition allows the quiltmaker to explore a variety of design possibilities using intricately printed fabric. With Paula as your guide, you will find that making kaleidoscope quilts is like making magic with fabric.
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  1. ISBN-13
    978-1607050278
  2. Publisher
    C&T Publishing
  3. Publication date
    November 5, 2010
  4. Language
    English
  5. File size
    79.9 MB
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Editorial Reviews

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Anyone interested in color, pattern, and design--even those who aren't quilters--will be fascinated by Kaleidoscopes & Quilts. Paula Nadelstern, who confesses to being "mesmerized by the irregular order that emerges in a haphazard pile of fabric," creates astonishing, luminous quilts inspired by the kaleidoscope. The 20-page gallery of quilts shows off her creations superbly: against glossy black pages, the jeweled colors, intricate patterns, and stained-glass brilliance of these quilts positively sparkle. Keep in mind that this is not a step-by-step introduction for the novice; previous quilting experience is presumed. But the coverage of all of the technicalities of this specialized technique--from figuring the pattern angles to planning, cutting, and arranging the design--is clear and extensive. A final, brief photo section salutes the item that started it all, the kaleidoscope itself.

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The kaleidoscope was invented in 1816 by Sir Davis Brewster and was originally intended as a design tool for artists, though it later attained wider use as a children's toy. Nadelstern has used the kaleidoscope as a take-off point for the breathtakingly gorgeous quilts featured in this book. This is a personal book dedicated to one purpose: teaching techniques for making kaleidoscope quilts that the author had to learn through trial and error. If, along the way, that same reader is entertained by Nadelstern's wit, so much the better. Recommended for all textile collections.
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Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00GNJ8UO0
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ C&T Publishing (November 5, 2010)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ November 5, 2010
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 79.9 MB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 247 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 out of 5 stars 58 ratings

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Paula Nadelstern

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Paula Nadelstern has achieved international recognition for her innovative and complex designs inspired by the bilateral symmetry of kaleidoscopic images, including the American Folk Art Museum’s first one person exhibition highlighting the work of a contemporary quilt artist (2009). Honored by inclusion in the Twentieth Century’s 100 Best American Quilts, her designs have inspired industrial products including the vast carpet in the Hilton Americas hotel in Houston, TX. She was a recipient of fellowships from the New York Foundation for the Arts in 1995 and 2001. Paula lives in New York City and travels extensively teaching her kaleidoscopic quiltmaking techniques.

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Customers find the book inspiring, with one mentioning how it encourages combining geometric elements. Moreover, the book is easy to follow, with one customer noting that the designs and tips are doable.

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Customers find the book inspirational, with one mentioning it serves as a constant source of ideas and another noting how it encourages combining geometric elements.

"...It really inspires you to combine geometric, novelty, batik and traditional fabrics and to view them from different angles...." Read more

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Customers find the book easy to follow, with one mentioning that the designs and tips are doable.

"...It is fascinating to study Paula's kaleidoscopes and discover the different fabrics she used in each triangle...." Read more

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  • Mother of Zeus
    5.0 out of 5 stars A Constant Resource for Inspiration
    Reviewed in the United States on July 19, 2011
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    I have four of Paula Nadelstern's books and this one is by far my favorite. The variety of the kaleidoscopes shown in this book are amazing. Although I love all of Nadelstern's work, these represent a completely different palette of fabrics (since here more recent books show works that are largely done from fabrics of her own designs). This book really inspires you to look at fabric in a new way and to create using wedges of different sizes within the same quilt composition. It really inspires you to combine geometric, novelty, batik and traditional fabrics and to view them from different angles. In many of the works displayed, the backgrounds are integral to the design and not just a kaleidoscope against a constant background. I bought my copy used and couldn't be more pleased by the condition of it. (I must admit, it's not in as good shape now that I've been reading it so often!) Well worth the purchase even at full price!
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  • Karen R. Voelkel
    5.0 out of 5 stars Love this book.
    Reviewed in the United States on October 7, 2013
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    I was looking for a challenge; and this is definitely that. It is fascinating to study Paula's kaleidoscopes and discover the different fabrics she used in each triangle. Her instructions are excellent; very detailed. I learn something new each time I read it. It is definitely challenging to find the fabrics, decide which ones flow together by motif or color, and to decide the shapes of the pieces for each fabric you use. I am very happy to have this book.
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  • HR
    5.0 out of 5 stars Intimidating but awesome idea.
    Reviewed in the United States on March 28, 2015
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    This book is driving me crazy, but in a good way. I keep picking it up and looking through it and being wowed. On the other hand, it is - I think - a very challenging technique to actually do.
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  • BitTwiddler
    5.0 out of 5 stars Yeah!
    Reviewed in the United States on September 1, 2013
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    I am a kaleidoscope quilt fanatic, and Paula's book is very understandable. It was well worth my investment... and has caused me to go through a lot of fabric. This I rate as a couple of bobbins for not-quite-a-beginner-quilter's book; but. The designs and tips are doable and you will get hooked too.
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing
    Reviewed in the United States on December 14, 2013
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    I am a quilter from way back and I have not seen the likes of this book since. I still can't put it down as I am constantly awed by the beauty of such quilts and best of all they aren't all that hard to make. This is my favorite book for intermediate quilters and advance.
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  • DR
    4.0 out of 5 stars This is not what I expected
    Reviewed in the United States on January 23, 2013
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    This is not what I expected at all. I love kaleidoscope quilts but this was not complete and it was not as pretty as I expected
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  • Shellie R Winder
    5.0 out of 5 stars Exactly what I wanted.
    Reviewed in the United States on January 31, 2022
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    Great book. Wonderful seller.
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  • K.P
    5.0 out of 5 stars Really great book
    Reviewed in the United States on December 20, 2017
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    I love this authors work! This book doesn’t disappoint. I have several of her books along with some of her Fabric line!! This is a great book, easy to follow, stunning quilts!
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  • Crissy
    5.0 out of 5 stars Sehr schöne Farben
    Reviewed in Germany on October 5, 2020
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    Das Geschenkpapier war mir zum Einpacken zu schade. Die Muster und Farben sind so schön, daß ich es in einen Bilderrahmen steckte zu Dekorationszwecken
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  • Sally Westcott
    4.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful images.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 8, 2021
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    Lovely book but experience of epp is needed to self draft the patterns.
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  • Hana
    5.0 out of 5 stars I love this book
    Reviewed in Canada on March 9, 2017
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    I love this book! Pictures are lovely & instructions provided will really help when I get up the courage to try one of these beautiful quilts.
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  • maria angelica
    5.0 out of 5 stars Muy interesante
    Reviewed in Spain on July 2, 2024
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    Muy interesante y con muchas ideas. Me ha gustado mucho. Viene en inglés.
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