Deborah Wirsu

Applique Art Quilts Inspired by Stained Glass Deborah Wirsu

Transform your stained-glass-inspired art quilt from 'formal' to 'fabulous'!Recreate the idea of stained glass quilts - with an artistic twist and NO bias tape. Do you love the idea of contemporary stained glass quilting, but want something a bit different? Are you looking for an artistic way to express your ideas, with no boundaries, no rules, no fiddly techniques - and NO BIAS TAPE? Would you like to recreate your own photos and drawings as art quilts using a quick and easy method?d104ile Art Tasters - Bite-size inspirationHandy guides to introduce new techniques. This series of mini-guides will introduce you to the fundamentals of a variety of exciting techniques that move you away from the conventional. Express your creativity! In Appliqué Art Quilts Inspired by Stained Glass you'll discover: What this art quilting technique actually is. Where to find design inspiration. Tools and supplies - What you need to get started. How to prepare and edit your photos - without the need for complex computer software. How to create your own design and pattern - It's easier than you may think! Fabrics and how to prepare. Cutting and fusing the appliqué. Enhancing your design with fabric paint. Assembling and stitching your quilt. Finishing and embellishment options. Step away from needing to use other people's patterns!This guide offers a quick and easy introduction to a technique you may not have come across before. Learn how easy it is to create your own unique designs using photos and drawings. This 'freestyle' technique is for you if you want to: Create your own patterns. Working from your own photos. Be able to take liberties with the design, adding stitch and other embellishments. Is this technique suitable for beginners?It is assumed that readers have some familiarity with sewing or quilting and know how to use a sewing machine and work free-motion stitching. Nevertheless, the technique is also suitable for the adventurous novice. Follow along with the construction of a sample quilt, and be inspired by images of other artworks inspired by stained glass. What this mini-guide is not: Not a traditional 'How to quilt' book. Not a 'How to do free-motion stitching' book. Not a book containing formal patterns. Not a long book! It's a d104ile Art Taster mini-guide. Learn to design and quilt your way - inspired by stained glass!Scroll to the top of this page and click the 'BUY NOW' button NOW!About the AuthorAustralian textile and digital artist, teacher, writer and musician, Deborah Wirsu, shares how to make wonderful thread sketched and thread painted textile art, offering creative ideas, easy-to-follow advice, along with informative tips, tutorials and online classes. Early forays into a range of sewing and textile arts and crafts led, over time, to a fascination with 'painting' with thread, creating visually appealing works of art using surprisingly easy-to-master techniques. As long as you can use a sewing machine, you can learn to draw and paint with thread. Deborah's work has been exhibited and sold worldwide, and her passion for teaching online has allowed her to reach out to thousands of students around the globe. Other business pursuits and interests involve Classical Music, and Proofreading, Editing and Writing.