BOOK NOOK
It’s always a thrill to see Australian crafters being
successful on the world stage. We’re delighted, therefore,
to celebrate the publication of books by two Australian
quiltmakers, Angie Wilson and Gloria Loughman.Fussy Cutters Club by Angie Wilson, US$27.95
A whole book about fussy cutting fabric? You’d better believe it. Angie is a quiltmaker who delights in
using the motifs and patterns printed on fabric to inject humour, boldness and a bit of the unexpected in
her work. She knows how to elevate novelty fabrics from something used in children’s quilts to components
of sophisticated projects for adults. The opening chapters analyse the diff erent kinds of print fabrics that
lend themselves to fussy cutting, what to look for when you’re buying fabrics and a variety of methods for
cutting fabric to achieve particular visual eff ects. There follow instructions for 14 projects that extend your
fussy cutting skills, from basic potholders and coasters through to full-size bed quilts for children and
adults. If you’ve got an ever-growing stash, this book will help you look at it in a diff erent way – and all
sorts of new possibilities for using your fabric are likely to open up for you.Published by Stash Books. Available in selected craft shops or as an e-book from http://www.ctpub.com.The Flying Sewing Machine
by Nancy Zieman US$9.99
It’s never too early to stimulate a child’s interest
in sewing. This storybook, written in rhyming
verses and designed for kids from ages 3-8, will
help them discover the joy of creating beautiful
things from fabric. They’ll meet the characters
of Sewland, where all the town stops to sew at
a quarter to two, and their wonderful friends
who just happen to be incredible flying sewing
machines. We were especially keen on the book’s
message that everyone and anyone can enjoy
sewing: “Moms, dads, grandmas, firemen and
garbage collectors, to list just a few, look forward
to one hour when they cut and sew fabric, creating
something new.” If you’re keen to encourage a
young child in your family or circle of friends to
share your joy of stitching, this book might be an
excellent weapon in your armoury.
Published by Martingale. From selected craft shops
and as an e-book from http://www.martingale-pub.com.Fabulous Facades
by Gloria Loughman,
US$29.95
Gloria Loughman is well known for her
fabulous art quilts featuring Australian
landscapes and, more recently,
Australian buildings. In this book, she
shows you how you can immortalise
a favourite building in fabric using
fusible-web appliqué. She assures us
that her techniques make it easy and,
by way of proof, she’s included photos
of two architectural quilts made by one
of her granddaughters when she was
only 11 and 12 years old – and they’re
both fabulous. There is a wealth of
information in this book, covering
everything from elements of design,
colour theory, choosing fabrics for
your quilt and drawing up a pattern
through to construction guidelines and
how to render particular parts of the
design, such as sky, doorways and
windows. Lots and lots of photos –
lots! – along with detailed notes on
three projects, so you can see exactly
how they were created. If you’ve ever
dreamed of recreating your home or
an architectural masterpiece in fabric,
this book is a ‘must have’.Published by C&T Publishing.
Available in selected craft shops or
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