Glorious Patchwork: More Than 25 Glorious Quilt Designs

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Used books have different signs of use and might not include supplemental materials such as CDs, Dvds, Access Codes, charts or any other extra material. Yet despite this popularity he accepted the adulation with grace and humility, patiently signing quilt books and posing for cell phone photos with the attendees.

It's like old fashioned patchwork with modern ideas all put together in a way that makes you think 'I could do that!He was christened Frank Havrah Fassett but as a teenager decided to change his name to the more artistic sounding Kaffe (rhymes with safe) after an Egyptian character in a children’s book. The designs and his unrestrained use of color were so unique and different – he wasn’t knitting – he was painting with wool. He is internationally known for his dazzling needlepoint and knitted works, lines of upholstery fabrics and wallpapers and most recently his quilt and fabric designs. For me, his knitting designs were not exactly easy or quick and I was busy starting a career and a family. By using the Web site, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agreed to be bound by the Terms and Conditions.

When I first skimmed the book I was thrilled because I realized that I DO have a way to work through my huge fabric collection-- especially fabrics I was worried I would never use because they didn't quite "fit" the kinds of patterns I had in mind.He eventually discovered that he had a greater passion for textile design which is where his successful career ultimately took him. Not long ago, I was in Dubai to check out the biannual Dubai International Quilt Show which I was covering for an article in Quiltmania magazine. While some of his color combinations and business of the quilt tops could be offensive to some, I think that one has to see the brilliance of his work.

He has published many books, including over 20 beautifully photographed quilt pattern volumes which make it easy to produce one of his trademark designs. The point of this book is not complicated designs, it's what you can do with the simplest block and trinagle patterns. Mark's in Venice, one that uses all flowered fabrics that seem to come from old-fasioned tea cups (without ever looking frumpy or frilly) and my favorite, one that uses all variety of greens to create a glowing emerald garden quilt. I'm not a quilter or a sewer (except when I have to sew on a button or something) and I've never made any of these.He is a fabric designer for Rowan Patchwork and Quilting and the primary knitwear designer for Rowan Yarns. We make fabric packs for many of the quilts featured in Kaffe Fassett's books: Quilts In Wales, Quilts in an English Village, Quilts in Burano, Quilts in the Cotswolds, Quilts in America, Heritage Quilts, Quilts by the Sea and Kaffe Fassett in the Studio . The book is divided into five chapters by colour themes: gentle Soft Pastels, bold and brassy Circus hues, fresh Leafy Gardens, alluring Antique Stone Colours and rich Renaissance tones. Dust Jackets are not guaranteed and when still present, they will have various degrees of tear and damage. One of my table mates had only just started learning to quilt 10 days before this trip because she was such a huge fan of Kaffe’s work.

If you are new to patchwork and need a step-by-step guide, this book provides it more than generously.

He freely admitted that he was fortunate to grow up in the 1950’s in an atypical (even for California) home and school environment that supported and encouraged his natural artistic creativity. Whether it’s a sweater, a needlepoint pillow or quilting fabric, his uniquely colorful style is instantly recognizable. It was interesting to watch Kaffe’s single minded concentration as he focused on each person’s developing design, deciding if the fabric choices worked together and recommending options if he thought they did not. If we did not bring the right colors with us, there were plenty of fabric choices available from the show organizers, including a huge selection of Kaffe’s fabrics.