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 enlarge | Authors: Nancy Zieman, Natalie Sewell
Publisher: Krause Publications
Category: Book
List Price: $24.99
Buy New: $15.30
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Avg. Customer Rating:  13 reviews
Sales Rank: 88536
Media: Paperback
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 144
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.8
Dimensions (in): 10 x 6.9 x 0.6
ISBN: 0896893146
Dewey Decimal Number: 746.46
EAN: 9780896893146
ASIN: 0896893146
Publication Date: March 23, 2007
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 Another Winner by these two ladies April 20, 2007
13 out of 13 found this review helpful
I eagerly awaited the publishing of this book, and when I received it I wasn't disappointed at all. As an avid realistic style landscape quilter and contemporary art quilt fabric arist, I found the photos alone in this book were a treat for the eyes. A bit thin on techinque comparison to the first book, this book makes up for that with a larger variety of sample actual quilts done, and the inspiration behind each one. I couldn't recommend this book any higher than I do...for anyone who want to make the huge oversized wall quilts that I specialize in, or to use the ideas and bring down the size to a smaller more managable piece, this book will be a fine addition for reference, ideas, and just a good sit down and look at the pictures to enjoy type of book.
The Magic of Landscape Quilting March 28, 2007
23 out of 24 found this review helpful
This is the best book on the art of landscape quilting on the market today. The quilts are exquisite, the format is inviting, and the written text is superb. The authors reveal their trials and problems, as well as their successes and secrets, and they open magical doors for the reader who feels as though she's been invited into their studios to watch them work. The honesty and clarity of the writing is unique. Natalie Sewell talks about watching a movie while doing the tedious job of cutting leaves, and starting over when sections became too dark, and glueing and unglueing, and knowing, somehow, when it's finished. Although we are aware that it's the authors inherent talent that makes these quilts pieces of art, we are inspired by this book to believe that we, too, can turn cloth into magic.
wonderful art quilt book March 24, 2007
32 out of 32 found this review helpful
Wonderful photography, page after page of beautiful quilts created by Natalie Sewell and Nancy Zieman, in many cases including the scene or photograph that inspired the works. Good detail shots when needed, as well as photos of works in progress. The text is very readable. It's a how-to book in a way--the authors give tips on the rules of perspective in order to create realistic landscapes, and also how to use non-fiber materials such as pastels in order to add highlights and shading. The artists have a feel for gardens and landscape that heighten realism by choosing what to leave in and what to leave out. Many of Sewell's quilts are characterized by the illusion of deep space that makes the viewer feel as though it is possible to walk into woods and disappear into the mist. Whether you are a quilter, sewer, friend of a sewer or just want to enjoy a beautifully illustrated book, this one is a winner.
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