Material Obsession: Modern Quilts with Traditional Roots (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781584797524)

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.

Author: Sarah Fielke, Kathy Doughty
ISBN-10: 1584797525
ISBN-13: 9781584797524
Publisher: Harry N. Abrams
Language: English
Published: 03/01/2009
Pages: 208
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.86lbs
Size: 10.00h x 8.34w x 0.70d

Review Citation(s):
Library Journal 08/15/2009 pg. 78