Fiber Art Gifts
"Word Game Quilt Kit" by Phoebe Baker on Flickr.
Art Quilter's Wish List
- Dyes for hand-dying fabrics
- Textile paints, especially Jacquard Lumiere metallic paint
- Stamps to stamp images on fabric
- Paintstiks
- Embroidery threads
- Stencils
- Photo editing and digital painting software
- A Spoonflower account
- Angelina fibers
- Beads and sequins
- Books for techniques and inspiration
More Art Quilt Books
Take One of Each
Art + Quilt
Design Principles and Creativity Exercises
Art + Quilt: Design Principles and Creativity Exercises
Amazon Price: $9.25 (as of 05/27/2012)
Secrets for quilting success are presented through a variety of techniques, exercises, and insider tips to inspire novice quilters and experienced textile artists to make genuine works of art. Simplifying the basic fundamentals of art and teaching the underlying principles of the visual language, this guide explores texture, shape, line, color, and value with examples and hands-on exercises. Essential principles-such as focal point, balance, repetition, scale, and space-are paired with creativity exercises while guest essays, guest artwork, and inspiring artwork from the author allow readers to analyze how other artists utilize key artistic elements or principles and see how to successfully use these elements in their own work. Both a personal creativity coach and a guide for a hobbyist or professional artist, this reference clarifies quilting goals and takes the craft to the next level through design and composition.
Art + Fabric = Art Quilts
Thinking Outside the Nine Patch
I grew up with quilts and was trained to be an artist. When art quilts started coming on the scene in the 1990s I felt an instant connection with them. Like art dolls, art quilts step outside the boundaries of the classic block or applique quilt. They don't have to be perfect. They don't have to be symmetrical or be in colors that look good with your decor. They are meant to be hung on the wall and add to the ambience of a room that way.
Art quilters have their own tools and language. Some of the work I've seen is absolutely spectacular. But ultimately I think art quilts are more about letting the wild artist self out to play with textiles and color and fascinating embellishments. There is beginning to be a middle ground now where traditional quilts meet the untamed art quilt. I have seen beautifully pieced quilts that have colorways that make the viewer have that thrill of the unexpected. Those are art quilts, too.
Sometimes an art quilt is a piece made to look like a traditional painting or drawing only with fabric, dye and thread instead of the usual materials. Most art quilts, whether representational or abstract, have that extra zing that make the audience say wow!
The good news is that you don't really have to be an expert quilter or artist to make a beautiful and compelling art quilt. Mistakes can turn out to be an interesting element that draws you in. If you just like playing with colors and not so much the form, an art quilt is a good place to do that.
If you are a traditional quilter who feels the itch to try something new, there are amazing new materials to work with that bring new textures and forms to the quilt. Or try beading your quilt or attaching a funky textured yarn.
I think art quilts are accessible to everyone who is ready to play outside the box.
Quilting Arts Magazine
The latest in art quilt techniques
Quilting Arts
Amazon Price: $29.95 (as of 05/27/2012)
Angelina Fibers
Here are some tutorials:
Angelina Tutorial on Joggles
GretchenArts (not me) Angelina Fiber Demo Video This is very cool. Heat the fibers on a wood block stamp and give the finished fabric texture.
Little Heart Ornament This is a cute and shiny little stuffed heart ornament, plus links to more info about Angelina Fibers.
Crazy for Paintstiks!
Shiva Paintstik Set
Shiva Artist's Paintstik Oil Colors - Assorted Set of 15 Mini Colors, Mini w/ Regular Blender
Amazon Price: (as of 05/27/2012)
This is like the big box of crayons when you were a kid.
Paintstiks on Fabric
The definitive guide
Cedar Canyon Textiles Paintstiks On Fabric
Amazon Price: $11.63 (as of 05/27/2012)
Embellish fabric with ease. Beginners and seasoned fiber artists alike can achieve fabulous results with Shiva Artist's Paintstiks and a few simple tools. Learn everything you need to know about applying paintstik color to fabric from basic information about paintstiks to detailed instructions that will enable you to transform ordinary pieces of fabric into unique works of art. This comprehensive guide offers: Five techniques for adding paintstik color to fabric including rubbing stenciling and masking applications. Easy-to-follow instructions with step-by-step photography. This guide answers the most common questions about paintstiks. Complete procedures for preparation heat setting and clean-up. Dozens of color photographs for inspiration.
Paintstik Starter Pack
Book, Shiva Artist's Paintstiks Plus Rubbing Plates!
Paintstik Starter Pack - Book, Shiva Artist's Paintstiks Plus Rubbing Plates!
Amazon Price: $59.95 (as of 05/28/2012)
Paintstiks
Marvellous Markal - Sumptuous Shiva
Paintstiks: Marvellous Markal - Sumptuous Shiva
Amazon Price: $101.04 (as of 05/28/2012)
Paintstik Rubbing Plates
Shiva Paintstiks Stencils
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Painting Fabric
The Painted Quilt
Paint and Print Techniques for Color on Quilts
The Painted Quilt: Paint and Print Techniques for Color on Quilts
Amazon Price: $4.90 (as of 05/27/2012)
The only book on the market that deals with the application of color to the quilted surface--a technique that creates completely unique effects.
Jacquard Lumiere Fabric Paint
Premium, heavy bodied fabric paint.
Cloth Painting Books
Collectible Art Quilts
Asian Art and Quilts on Etsy
Contemporary art quilt, wonky piecing and funky quilting | Price: $0
This art quilt is modern, aontemporary. It would fit a variety of decorationg styles. It is an original, I had fun making it, It has wonky piecing i... (full description)
Abstract Art quilt, free form quilting & wonky pieceing, | Price: $0
This art quilt is abstract . It has wonky piecing in a rainbow of fun colors, violet, gold, blue. Many batiks were used. This unexpected color combina... (full description)
art quilt, applique hollyhocks in pink and fuchsia | Price: $275
A silk original art quilt. Applique, silk painting and thread painting were all used to create this fiber art piece. The main colors are spring green,... (full description)
an Art Quilt original hand painted silk garden | Price: $0
This is an original hand painted silk art quilt. The colors are exquisite on the painted silk. After painting the flowers,they were appliqued on then... (full description)
art quilt hand painted silk aplique yellow birds iand cherry blossoms | Price: $0
Nothing is quite as beautiful the cherry trees in full bloom. This is the 3 in a series.There are 3 fluffy little yellow birds among the blossoms and... (full description)
an applique art quilt, Sunflower garden with 2 yellow birds | Price: $0
Sunflower Garden silk art quilt, original art
This suflower garden art quilt has 2 appliqued yellow birds and is a hand painted silk art quil... (full description)
Applique Art Quilt, hand painted silk Under the Cherry Tree | Price: $0
Available for purchase in May. It is out at a TAFA event.
An original art quilt in beautiful hand painted silk. The luminous and rich colors are bl... (full description)
quilts, art quilt, applique abstract wall hanging in lime green and purple | Price: $140
This abstract art quilt has heavy amounts of applique; ferns, trees and moon globes. It was custom machine quilted adding more layers of design, with... (full description)
Abstract art wall quilt geometric shapes in blue and orange | Price: $145
This abstract art quilt has two colors which set each other off to great advantage, blue and pumpkin orange. There are various shades of rust, navy, t... (full description)
MarveLES ART QUILTING on Etsy
MarveLes SPRING FLING Placemats in pastels yellow pink turquoise | Price: $30
This set of two placemats begins with a beautiful crochet trim accented with a gold-flecked edged rayon ribbon trim, further spiffy-ness added with a... (full description)
MarveLes MARDI GRAS Mini Art Quilt Orange Purple Wall Hanging | Price: $135
Bright and full of light with shimmery silver threadplay, and fun hand painted highlights, this small art quilt features beautiful rich colored hand d... (full description)
MarveLes THE FLATHEAD Art Quilt Purple Blue Pink Green | Price: $650
This original piece is a landscape, impressionistic view of The Flathead Valley this past summer as I was driving to Flathead Lake, symbolic of the m... (full description)
MarveLes SILK ROAD Quilted Table Runner Wall Hanging | Price: $175
This piece abounds with TEXTURE. Beginning with a lustrous, rich-colored, silk dupioni patchwork as a beautiful showcase for the gorgeous hand-dyed r... (full description)
MarveLes MODERN MAYHEM Earthtones Batik Lap Quilt Handmade | Price: $0
Exclusively Batik! Nice and nubby quilted texture that is wonderful to curl up with as a warm lap or throw quilt, but also practical and stunning as... (full description)
Marveles FLOWER UP Quilt with Pom Poms Mother Grandma Valentine Pastel Yo Yo | Price: $0
Ahh.... love making springtime things in the dead of winter. Hope and renewal abounds! ....and it's really been fun to make these delectable fabr... (full description)
MarveLes PEBBLE BEACH N DAISIES Quilted Table Runner Green Brown Handmade | Price: $0
"Pebble Beach" is the center fabric as I think of it... and this fabric is quilted in the same way for the center piece. LArge pebbles, alt... (full description)
Joystrings Handmade Quilts on Etsy
Handmade Art Quilt - DOODLE | Price: $200
This handmade wall quilt is made from vibrant cotton fabrics and is based on a doodle. It is appliqued and machine stitched. It is square in size at 2... (full description)
Handmade Art Quilt - PASTEL WEAVE | Price: $250
This unconventional wall quilt has been made by gathering hand dyed cotton fabrics into strips and then weaving the strips together. The strips are ma... (full description)
Handmade Art Quilt - ANCIENT SPIRALS | Price: $0
This wall quilt is made from hand dyed and commercial cotton. It is covered with tulle and machine stitched. It is 19 inches wide and 14 inches in hei... (full description)
Handmade Art Quilt - RAYS | Price: $250
This wall quilt is made from cotton fabrics and is covered with a variety of yarns and fibers including silk and wool. The rays across the quilt puff... (full description)
Handmade Art Quilt - 3 IN A ROW | Price: $300
This quilt is made from hand dyed and commercial cotton fabric. It is machine appliqued, pieced and stitched. It is embellished with handmade beads, r... (full description)
Handmade Art Quilt - HAPPY SLASH | Price: $200
This wall quilt is brightly colored geometric shapes. It is made from cotton fabrics and is machine quilted. It is 35.3 inches wide by 24 inches in he... (full description)
Handmade Art Quilt - GRANDMA'S FLOWERS | Price: $300
This quilt is a tribute to my grandmother and great aunt's hand work. Doilies that they made were dyed and remade as flowers. The background fabri... (full description)
Handmade Art Quilt - Big Floral | Price: $225
This wall quilt is based on my husband's photo. Silks and polyester fabrics have been used for the base of the flower petals. The petals have been... (full description)
Handmade Art Quilt - Day of the Dead | Price: $0
This original wall quilt is made from hand dyed and commercial cotton fabric. It has been machine stitched using cotton and metallic threads. It is 33... (full description)
Handmade Art Quilt - ROSE | Price: $350
This wall quilt is appliqued cotton fabric in vibrant reds and pinks against a green background. Black yarn has been used to embellish the red areas.... (full description)
Art Quilts on eBay
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What's In a Name?
If you want to find technique books for making art quilts, try looking for surface design or embellishment books.
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Comments?
Happy holidays!
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LizMac60 Aug 11, 2011 @ 5:06 am | delete
- Great selection of quilts. Blessed by a squid angel.
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Fitzcharming Mar 26, 2011 @ 4:03 pm | delete
- Lots of creative quilting ideas. You really are an artist. Added to the Squidoo Angel Quilting lens.
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QuiltFinger
Jan 17, 2011 @ 9:11 pm | delete
- Fabulous lens! I'm looking at the angelina fibers, but I'm getting sidetracked!
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Senora_M
Dec 24, 2010 @ 3:59 pm | delete
- Cool lens. I love to quilt. These look cool!
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Margo_Arrowsmith
Nov 25, 2010 @ 11:03 am | delete
- I love these things. There is a gallery near me that sells amazing ones.
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WordCustard
Nov 25, 2010 @ 10:49 am | delete
- Although I haven't yet tried it, quilting fascinates me. You've put together an inspiring selection of art quilts here.
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WildFacesGallery
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- I do enjoy art quilts. It's an interesting way to express yourself.
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500 Art Quilts: An Inspiring Collection of Contemporary Work (500 Series)
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