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Material Obsession: Modern Quilts with Traditional Roots

by Kathy Doughty

Material Obsession: Modern Quilts with Traditional Roots Cover

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Kathy Doughty and Sarah Fielke, owners of the popular quilting shop Material Obsession in Sydney, Australia, bring an unconventional spirit to a traditional craft. They encourage quilters to use bold patterns and unusual color combinations, and to trust their instincts rather than follow rigid rules.  In Material Obsession, Doughty and Fielke present 23 vibrant quilt patterns that appear fresh and modern, but are often based on traditional designs. They explain how any quilter, novice or seasoned, can create striking variations of their own by seeking inspiration from both the fabric in front of them and the world around them. Patterns are arranged in order of difficulty, from easy to advanced, and a techniques section fully describes the basics of patchwork and quilting. Material Obsession provides quilters with everything they need to put a modern twist on an age-old craft—and to express their own creative spirits while they’re at it.

Synopsis:

Doughty and Fielke, owners of the popular quilting shop Material Obsession in Sydney, Australia, bring an unconventional spirit to a traditional craft. Here, they present 23 vibrant quilt patterns that appear fresh and modern, but are often based on traditional designs.

About the Author

Sarah Fielke and Kathy Doughty own the popular quilt shop Material Obsession, in Sydney, Australia. They draw a huge international fan base via their popular website and blog, www.materialobsession.com.

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lucytown, November 8, 2008 (view all comments by lucytown)
This is the best quilting and craft book I have seen. It is a must have for your craft collection!
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Product Details

ISBN:
9781584797524
Subtitle:
Modern Quilts with Traditional Roots
Author:
Doughty, Kathy
Foreword:
Fassett, Kaffe
Author:
Fielke, Sarah
Publisher:
ABRAMS
Subject:
Quilting
Subject:
Patchwork
Subject:
Quilts & Quilting
Copyright:
Publication Date:
March 2009
Binding:
Paperback
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Y
Pages:
208
Dimensions:
10.00x8.34x.70 in. 1.86 lbs.

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