Kaffe Fassett'S Bold Blooms: Quilts And Other Works Celebrating Flowers

A stunning guide and vibrant pattern collection of 25 new patchwork _x000D_ and needlepoint projects, from renowned color expert and quilt and _x000D_ fabric designer Kaffe Fassett.
 
Drawing inspiration from the natural beauty of flowers, Kaffe Fassett’s Bold Blooms invites_x000D_ crafters to explore the behind-the-scenes process and fascinating _x000D_ design methods used to create Kaffe’s bold fabrics and modern color _x000D_ palettes—from “sketching” with fabric swatches to creating mood boards _x000D_ and renderings to sewing visually striking quilts. Featured throughout _x000D_ are 18 new quilt patterns and seven new needlepoints.
 
Ideas _x000D_ bloom on each page as eye-catching artwork, inventive quilt designs, _x000D_ needlepoint canvases, and bold ribbon patterns grow from concept to _x000D_ completion. Renowned for his use of color, Kaffe creates unique palettes_x000D_ from nature and his surroundings to create color “moods”—from neutrals _x000D_ and soft pastels to rich, dark tones—and he shares his design ideas, _x000D_ practical quilting advice, and needlepoint techniques useful to both _x000D_ novice and seasoned crafters throughout these colorful projects.

_x000D_ With an emphasis on patchwork and needlework, the inventive designs and_x000D_ fresh color palettes translate to many creative disciplines ranging _x000D_ from mosaic, beading, fiber arts, embroidery, floral arrangements, and _x000D_ home décor. Accessible to quilting and sewing beginners and experts _x000D_ alike, the lively floral designs on each page are sure to inspire and _x000D_ send readers off on a color-filled creative journey, offering something _x000D_ for makers of all skill levels. 

Also available from Kaffe Fassett: Kaffe Fassett's Simple Shapes Spectacular Quilts, Kaffe Fassett: Dreaming in Color, and Kaffe Fassett Quilts Shots and Stripes.