A stunning guide and vibrant pattern collection of 25 new patchwork
and needlepoint projects, from renowned color expert and quilt and
fabric designer Kaffe Fassett.
Drawing inspiration from the natural beauty of flowers, Kaffe Fassett's
Bold Blooms invites crafters to explore the behind-the-scenes process
and fascinating design methods used to create Kaffe's bold fabrics and
modern color palettes--from "sketching" with fabric swatches to creating
mood boards and renderings to sewing visually striking quilts. Featured
throughout are 18 new quilt patterns and seven new needlepoints.
Ideas bloom on each page as eye-catching artwork, inventive quilt
designs, needlepoint canvases, and bold ribbon patterns grow from
concept to completion. Renowned for his use of color, Kaffe creates
unique palettes from nature and his surroundings to create color
"moods"--from neutrals and soft pastels to rich, dark tones--and he
shares his design ideas, practical quilting advice, and needlepoint
techniques useful to both novice and seasoned crafters throughout these
colorful projects.
With an emphasis on patchwork and needlework, the inventive designs and
fresh color palettes translate to many creative disciplines ranging from
mosaic, beading, fiber arts, embroidery, floral arrangements, and home
décor. Accessible to quilting and sewing beginners and experts alike,
the lively floral designs on each page are sure to inspire and send
readers off on a color-filled creative journey, offering something for
makers of all skill levels.
Also available from Kaffe Fassett: Kaffe Fassett's Simple Shapes
Spectacular Quilts, Kaffe Fassett: Dreaming in Color, and Kaffe
Fassett Quilts Shots and Stripes.
