Many of the quilters I know find that they gain inspiration from
a range of sources beyond the usual ‘craft’ world. Art,
architecture, graphic design and interior design are a few of the disciplines
studied by modern quilters who looking for fresh design ideas. It is not
uncommon to stumble across modern quilting blogs where the bloggers interior
design choices are as alluring and inspiring as the quilts!
a range of sources beyond the usual ‘craft’ world. Art,
architecture, graphic design and interior design are a few of the disciplines
studied by modern quilters who looking for fresh design ideas. It is not
uncommon to stumble across modern quilting blogs where the bloggers interior
design choices are as alluring and inspiring as the quilts!
In her introduction Melissa Lunden explains how her love of
interior design has infused her quilting. The result is a range
of projects that are fresh, clean, and thoroughly modern.
interior design has infused her quilting. The result is a range
of projects that are fresh, clean, and thoroughly modern.
The book take us room by room through a
range of projects from quilts, pillows, tableware, toys and nursery items.
range of projects from quilts, pillows, tableware, toys and nursery items.
It opens with a basic instructions section,
quilting and sewing techniques are explained with clear illustrations
and detailed descriptions.
quilting and sewing techniques are explained with clear illustrations
and detailed descriptions.
Many of the projects are made using solid
colours, giving the projects a crisp modern look. For me these are the best projects,
the solids allow Melissa’s clever design work to really steal the show. Chevrons, drunkard’s path, and flying geese are some of the familiar designs made modern.
colours, giving the projects a crisp modern look. For me these are the best projects,
the solids allow Melissa’s clever design work to really steal the show. Chevrons, drunkard’s path, and flying geese are some of the familiar designs made modern.
Items range from large quilts to small items of tableware, and many of the projects
are suitable for beginners. Gift inspiration is abundant, with projects suitable for baby showers and house warmings.
are suitable for beginners. Gift inspiration is abundant, with projects suitable for baby showers and house warmings.
Each project has clear material and cutting
instructions, with tips and tricks to save you time. Diagrams detail the construction methods and there are lots of photographs including close ups of the quilting.
instructions, with tips and tricks to save you time. Diagrams detail the construction methods and there are lots of photographs including close ups of the quilting.
This is a great book for those who are
looking to make statement quilts for their home, or for the beginner
who wants to start with something small but dream big!
looking to make statement quilts for their home, or for the beginner
who wants to start with something small but dream big!
I think it will convert many people who are yet to discover
how stylish modern quilting can be.
Sew a Modern Home by Melissa Lunden is available now from Martingale Books
Images courtesy of Brent Kane.
Images courtesy of Brent Kane.
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