Betty Fikes Pillsbury
Crazy Quilts
- ISBN 13:
- 9780821422144
- author:
- Betty Fikes Pillsbury
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Ohio University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2016
- Pages:
- 155
- Dimensions:
- 20.3 x 1.8 x 25.4 cm
- Genre:
- Home & Garden, Antiques & Collectables, Antiques & Collectables by Subject, Betty Fikes Pillsbury,Crazy Quilts,Ohio University Press,0821422146,Handicrafts, Arts & Crafts,Crafts & Hobbies,Crafts / Hobbies,Hobbies/Crafts,Art, Architecture & Photograph
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Crazy Quilts: A Beginner's Guide by Betty Fikes Pillsbury is a comprehensive guide to this traditional textile art form. Grounded in traditional methods, yet infused with elements of whimsy, each piece stands as a work of art. The book shares the author's techniques for piecing, embroidering, and embellishing, making it accessible to quilters at all skill levels. Pillsbury encourages readers to see functional and artistic possibilities beyond quilts, exploring options such as wall hangings, purses, and pillowcases. With meticulous illustrations, this how-to book provides a thorough primer on the slow cloth way of creating each piece by hand. Suitable for both beginners and experienced quilters, Crazy Quilts offers an inspiring approach to this timeless craft.