Quilting patterns by renowned designer Kaffe Fassett--all innovative and artfully arranged, with a wealth of variations.
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The riot of color that defines Kaffe Fassett's renowned work in needlepoint and knitting also energizes his remarkable quilts. Passionate Patchwork features 20 projects of Fassett's designs, complete with materials lists, pattern templates, cutting directions, assembly instructions and diagrams, and gorgeous photos. Fassett draws on traditional quilt-block forms, lending his unique design and color sensibilities to squares and rectangles, triangles and diamonds, circles and ovals. An old favorite like Courthouse Steps takes on new vitality when pieced in countless shades of red. The chevrons of brilliant stripes comprising Fassett's Handkerchief Corners quilt hint at optical illusion, belying the quilt's simple assembly. Appliqué enlivens designs like Hat Boxes, wherein basic window blocks take on the appearance of cubbyholes, each sporting a multipatterned hat-box form. A solidly written section on basic quilt making appends the book, though these innovative designs are probably best attempted by quilters with a bit of previous experience. The resource page lists suppliers for purchasing Fassett's own fabric designs, but these beautiful quilts can of course be made with any appropriate fabrics. --Amy Handy
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"Fassett--the only living textile artist to have had a one-man show at London's Victoria and Albert Museum--has unleashed his phenomenal gifts for color and design, and the book offers page after page of quilts one longs to own."
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FOR MY FIRST BOOK, Glorious Knitting, I came up with a knitting design called Persian Poppy that hit a nerve with the public. Read the first page
Front Cover | Copyright | Table of Contents | Excerpt | Index | Back Cover
FOR MY FIRST BOOK, Glorious Knitting, I came up with a knitting design called Persian Poppy that hit a nerve with the public. Read the first page
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Format:Paperback
Ably written for needlecraft enthusiasts by the renowned decorative artist Kaffe Fassett, Passionate Patchwork is a detailed do-it-yourself guide to home-style needlework projects showcasing more than twenty main designs with variations, and offering new ways to sew everything from full-sized quilts to cushion covers and baby quilts. Full color photographs and highly meticulous instructions make Passionate Patchwork as easy to use as it is inspirational and creative.
Format:Hardcover
This is a MUST HAVE BOOK - just a beautiful book. E-Z quilts - but the color and drama makes each quilt look - over the top. The Hat Box Quilt is just out of this world!!! BUY THIS YOU'LL LOVE IT.
Format:Hardcover
This book is inspirational to me. There are so many brilliant colors and designs that I am sure I will be busy for years trying to make even a few of them. The quilts in this book have the power to transform a room. They are real show-stoppers. I read some of the other reviews about this book and was shocked to read comments like, only the quilt on the cover has bright colors, the others were drab. That is just not true. If I had a complaint I would say the text is not as detailed as I would like. The book was clearly written to showcase quilt design, not to teach patchwork quilting. But that is exactly why I bought it, so I am not the least bit dissapointed.
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mesmerizing work with color
Fassett's recipes for quilt color are fabulous. I've spent many enjoyable hours studying how he uses color, matching brights and muted colors, to develop some wonderful results. Read more
Published on Jan 20 2003
4.0 out of 5 stars
Color Inspiration!
I agree with vikinges perfect description "drunk with color" as this book takes simple traditional patterns and explodes them through the creative use of color. Read more
Published on Sep 16 2002 by Cristina Cornejo
1.0 out of 5 stars
Disappointing
To me the best thing about this book was the cover. I was not inspired by the quilts included in the book. They seemed to have no design. Read more
Published on July 7 2002
5.0 out of 5 stars
Passionate Patchwork
This is the only quilting book you'll ever need ! Beautiful use of color, enless possibilities to create your own ! Will buy his books on knitting and needlepoint. Read more
Published on Dec 27 2001
5.0 out of 5 stars
More, More, More Color!
I've seen and collected all the knitting and needlepoint books just for the fabulous photography and amazing color that permeates Kaffe's work. Read more
Published on Nov 30 2001 by Carogney
3.0 out of 5 stars
Great ideas but...
I was a little disappointed in this book. I just recently started quilting and ordered several books. Read more
Published on Nov 2 2001 by Ana Muhandis
2.0 out of 5 stars
Maybe he should stick to his knitting
Kaffe did wonders for the knitting world, teaching knitters how to "paint" with yarns. In fact, the Kaffe Fassett sweater I knitted my husband has to be the peak of my... Read more
Published on Sep 16 2001 by Kevin Parker
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passionately wonderful
being a great fan of kaffe i was thrilled to receive this marvellous book.
The instructions are better than previous books,the designs brilliant,yet simple. Read more
The instructions are better than previous books,the designs brilliant,yet simple. Read more
Published on Sep 13 2001 by "carolynpennington"
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Drunk with Color
If you're a color junkie, if the sight of a newly-opened six-row box of Crayolas leaves you breathless, and if you walk through fabric stores just for the color hit, then... Read more
Published on Aug 27 2001 by Penelope Ocha
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Tons of inspirational designs
The people at my local quilt were eagerly anticipating the latest book by Kaffe Fassett and Liza Prior Lucy, and now I understand why. Read more
Published on Aug 24 2001 by Jim Griffin
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