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Quilt Colour Workshop: Creative Colour Combinations for Quilters Kindle Edition

by Fat Quarterly (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 73 ratings
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What makes a brilliant color combination? An inspiring, idea-filled guide to color theory and how to use it in your quilting projects!

This useful guide shares the secrets of successfully using color in your quilting. Discover more about color theory and how to use it in the context of quilting, then apply this theory to practical projects, from quilts and cushions, to wall hangings, table runners and bags. Featuring six color-themed sections with block ideas for every color theory combination, it offers plenty of inspiration for you to create colorful projects!

Contributing members of the quilting and sewing e-zine team at Fat Quarterly include Brioni Greenberg, John Adams, Tacha Bruecher and Lynne Goldsworthy.
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    David & Charles
  5. Publication date
    May 9, 2014
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The members of modern quilting e-zine, Fat Quarterly, include Brioni Greenberg, John Adams, Tacha Bruecher and Lynne Goldsworthy. The Fat Quarterly e-zine is dedicated to modern quilters and sewists and has a growing international reputation as the first stop for modern quilters looking for ideas and inspiration.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00KI2JVQE
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ David & Charles (May 9, 2014)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ May 9, 2014
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 31774 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 343 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 73 ratings

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Lilac33
5.0 out of 5 stars Not just for quilters
Reviewed in the United States on January 13, 2015
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I'm terrible with color theory, always just do what I feel looks good, but this taught me a lot. It's a good reference for when I start a project, not necessarily a quilt, to exercise my brain, get new ideas.
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Sarah S
4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
Reviewed in the United States on July 15, 2015
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good info not quite what I expected but valuable perspectives
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MissyDu
5.0 out of 5 stars More colors than the basic crayon box
Reviewed in the United States on August 4, 2014
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An excellent introduction to color theory. It is easy to read and my only problem is that I wish I had purchased the paperback instead of the kindle version​
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Quilt maker Joyce
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent design resource
Reviewed in the United States on May 6, 2014
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This book is laid out well so that each lesson builds on the previous one. If you want to learn to use color more effecttlvely, this is the book for you.
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Mariel
5.0 out of 5 stars The photos and color wheels of fabric show what the book is saying so much better. A big Thank You
Reviewed in the United States on November 7, 2014
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Enjoying this book as it teaches color theory some us just haven't understood so simply put. The photos and color wheels of fabric show what the book is saying so much better. A big Thank You! to the authors for this.
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WendyWolf
4.0 out of 5 stars Useful and informative
Reviewed in the United States on January 15, 2015
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a very good and "useful" book
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Nonnie
3.0 out of 5 stars I was looking for a color theory book for MODERN QUILTS... this is not it
Reviewed in the United States on January 10, 2015
I am somewhat disappointed in this book. Part of the disappointment is my own fault as I have read over 20 books on color theory in the past several year. Most of those books were heavy into theory and could have been used in any design or color theory class as text books. I think I was expecting an in-depth exploration of color theory as used in modern quilts. I felt this book was light on explanation and relied mostly on beautiful photography and color plates to make the book attractive. As this book was written by mostly modern quilters I was expecting an explanation of MODERN QUILT color selection and theory and how it is different from TRADITIONAL QUILTS.

The book does list in brief paragraphs color relationships and terminology, but it was light in details and explanation. It does demonstrate each of the color relationships ( ie monochromatic, analogous, complementary etc. ) in several blocks. Each block was made using the different color relationships and is highlighted by a small color wheel next to it demonstrating the relationship. This did help show the relationship between the colors in a block. I do think they should have explained how value between the colors helps establish the patterns. There was only a few sentences discussing the impact of value on colors in a block, pattern or in a quilt.

What I did like about the book , QUILT COLOUR WORKSHOP , is some interesting modern style quilts. Each of the quilt blocks and projects demonstrate a color relationship. There were several quilt patterns that I liked enough to consider making. ( AFTER my current projects are completed.) I would even consider making the quilts exactly as presented in the pattern. I found the patterns to be very graphic and contemporary in style and that to me was intriguing. I think my younger generation would like these quilts. I loved the quilt called CALM BEFORE THE STORM, it was a monochromatic red and white quilt. I also enjoyed the quilt they called MODERN VINTAGE WEDDING RING ; they classified this as split complimentary but I enjoyed it because of the soft , muted tones and neutrals.

I think this book could have been better with more detailed explanation of color theory. I also think they wasted pages with color plates as chapter headings. I would have much rather had head on pictures of the quilt projects. They had some nice stylized pictures of the quilt projects on beds, draped over a chair, etc. I would rather have close ups and straight on shots of a quilt. I like visual details of the projects I am considering. Some of the straight on shots of the projects looked more like digital ( EQ7 )mock ups rather then a photograph of a real quilt.

This book was more glitz and glamor then substance. I really would like a book that explains color theory in detail as applied to modern quilts. I have my own theories based on observation and critiquing modern quilts I have seen but I would like modern quilt authors to delve into the discussion . I rated this book 2.5 out of 5 originally but then I upgraded it to 3.0 because I liked several of the patterns. As a detailed explanation of color theory I feel it was seriously lacking and you should look for your information else where. I recommend most of the books by Joen Wolfrom. She also has a great blog where you can learn a lot about color theory.

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Jillian L.
5.0 out of 5 stars beautifully done, the color explanations are good
Reviewed in the United States on January 28, 2015
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beautifully done, the color explanations are good, and this book also works like a "block" of the month idea.
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Unicorno bianco
4.0 out of 5 stars Gran bel libro
Reviewed in Italy on July 26, 2022
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Libro interessante che da spunti per tanti lavori
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Denis Lajoie
5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome reference book
Reviewed in Canada on December 29, 2018
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Great book that provides good understanding on how to use color when doing quilts. Lots of examples and technics.
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Julie
3.0 out of 5 stars Ok
Reviewed in Australia on January 1, 2021
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OK book. Not enough detail on quilt assembly for this beginner.
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thelonequilter
5.0 out of 5 stars A New Approach to Quilting
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 28, 2014
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I'm relatively new to quilting, I was first drawn to it by some bright and gorgeously coloured quilts. So, instead of perfecting my technical skills I'm more interested in how colours work together.
The colour theory is explained simply and straightforwardly here and there are little colour wheels beside each block to make it easier to learn the practical side too.
The projects and the blocks make me longing for more free time, my absolute favorite is the Choppy Waters Quilt what is going to be the very next I'm making!
I'm glad that I bought this one!
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5.0 out of 5 stars ミシンキルターのための配色テクニック
Reviewed in Japan on February 19, 2015
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この本は、ミシンでキルトを作る人ににとって、とても良い本です。
ミシンキルトを始めたばかりでも、配色テクニック、解説はとても参考になりました。
色相別に解説があり、自分の好む布の傾向がわかります。
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