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Vikki Pignatelli's Quilting and Improvisation offers stress-free techniques to tame curves and sharp angles and incorporate dimension and texture in your quilts. Patterns are included to get you started on your quest for self-expression in quiltmaking.

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Exploring Curves, Openwork and Dimension

Author: Vikki Pignatelli
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Discover! Explore! Dare to create!

Follow Vikki as she leads you on an exciting journey through an array of quilting revelations.

  • Discover surprisingly stress-free techniques to tame curves and sharp angles than anyone can master.
  • Explore "no rules" improvisational methods to incorporate dimension and texture in your quilts.
  • Transform the ordinary into unique and distinctively shaped quilts with innovative fast finishes and faced bindings.
  • Patterns are included to get you started on your quest for total freedom and self-expression in quiltmaking.

 

 

Autor Vikki PignatelliAbout the Author

Vikki entered the world of quilting in 1991 at the urging of her sister, Augustine Ellis. A non-sewer at the time, Vikki attended a beginner's class and quickly fell in love with the art of quilting. Now a full-time professional quilt artist, designer, international teacher, lecturer and author, Vikki and her quilts have been featured in many books, national publications and exhibitions. She has won numerous awards in national and international competitions and exhibitions.

A self-taught artist with experience in painting (watercolor and oils) and sculpture, Vikki enjoys a passion for color and flowing designs. She developed a simple layering technique that is a blend of piecing and appliqué and is the subject of her first book in 2001, Quilting Curves (Quilt Digest Press). Also, Vikki has written "how-to" articles published in Quilter's Newsletter and AQS magazines.

Vikki is the founder (1999) and co-chairwoman of the national biennial Sacred Threads Quilt Exhibitions, a two-week display of original artwork that explores themes of spirituality, joy, inspiration, healing and grief. The show is held in Reynoldsburg, Ohio.

Deeply influenced by her husband's bout with cancer and his recovery in 1993, most of Vikki's focus is to inspire, nurture and develop the artistry and self-confidence within each quilter.

Vikki lives in Reynoldsburg, Ohio, with her husband of 38 years, Denny. They have two children, Denise and Dan. Vikki and her husband love to travel and dance for relaxation.

 

Field PoppiesPoppies

Rhapsody in PinkSummer's Bounty

Quilting by Improvisation

 

Table of Contents

Dedication3Splicing seams69
Acknowledgments5Improvisational sheer overlay73
Introduction - Capricious Art of Improvisation85 - Exploring Dimension79
1 - Preparation: Quilting Supplies & Tools13Fabric manipulations81
Tools and Supplies14Simple strips85
Thread17Multi-fabric strip units86
Fabric18Freeform pleats89
2 - Color Your Quilt Beautiful21Making tubes93
Elements of design22Wrinkling and folding a whole-cloth fabric103
The properties of color23Facing shapes & patches107
Color schemes & combinations26Portrait of a Poppy115
Shading & highlights306 - New Explorations: Making Openings in Your Quilt122
Blending32English Ivy124
Color balance35Alternate method for making openings 130
3 - Crazy About Curves Basic Technique41Random improvisational openings 133
My Star Dances42Working with openings in your own design134
Interpreting pattern markings42Latticework137
Marking a template for movement437 - Improvisational Borders, Finishes and Bindings147
Lining a patch45Border options149
Clipping curves46Finishing153
Stitching48Envelope finish156
Turning under straight edges and corners49Binding options158
Enlarging the stabilizer foundation50Hanging sleeve with easement164
4 - Improvisational Quilts 53Pattern templates 166
Making an improvisational block quilt54Resources169
Constructing a freeform basic block58About the author170
Sewing down the patches 60Awards172
Making linings for light-valued improvisational patches63Artist's statements174
Making circular and oval shaped blocks64Quilts175

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Art Quilts

Collector Editions

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American From the Heart (9-11 Quilts)
America: From the Hearts

911 Quilts
Annemieke Mein
The Art of Annemieke Mein
Wildlife Artist in Textiles
by Annemieke Mein
Art Quilt
Art Quilt
A Celebration

400 Quilt National Quilts from 1995-2003
Celebrate the Tradition
Celebrate The Tradition Over 70 Fabulous New Blocks, Tips and Stories from Quiltings Best

by C & T Publishing
Closet Full of Shoes
A Closet Full of Shoes

by Jo Packham & Sara Toliver
Contemporary Quilting
Contemporary Quilting

by Cindy Walter
& Stevii Graves
Creating with Fabric
Creating with Fabric
by Lesley Riley, KC Willis, Lisa Engelbrecht, Jill Haglund, Julie McCullough, Pamel Allen & More
Creative Quilting The Journal Quilt Project
Creative Quilting, The Journal Quilt Project
by Karey Patterson Bresenhan, ED.

Fabric Art Gallery
by Banar Designs
Fiber Expressions
Fiber Expressions
Quilt National
Fiberarts Design Book 7 Cover
Fiberarts Design Book 7

Edited by Susan Mowery Keiffer
Free Expressions
Free Expressions

by Robbi Joy Eklow
From the Cover
From the Cover

by Mary Leman Austin & Quilter's Newsletter Magazine Editors & Contributors
Fusing Fabric
Fusing Fabric
by Margaret Beal
Ghost Layers
Ghost Layers

by Katie Pasquini
Journey of an Art Quilter
Journey of an Art Quilter

by Barbara Olsen
Kaleidoscope Quilts
Kaleidoscope Quilts

by Paula Nadelstern

Leslie Gabrielse, A Portrait Cover
Leslie Gabriëlse
A Portrait
by Peter Bulthuis &
Leslie Gabriëlse

M. Joan Lintault
M. Joan Lintault
Connecting Quilt Art and Textiles
by M. Joan Lintault
Master Art Quilts
Master Art Quilts
Major Works by Leading Artists
Masters of Deception
Masters of Deception
by Al Seckel
Nancy Crow
Nancy Crow
forewarded by
Jean Robertson
Quilts from a Painter's Art
Quilts from a Painter's Ar
t
by Diane Phalen
Quilt National 2007
Quilt National 2007
The Best of Contemporary Quilts
by Lark Books & Dairy Farm Cultural Arts Center
Quilting by Improvisation
Quilting by Improvisation
by Vikki Pignatelli
Ricky Tims Convergence Quilts
Ricky Tims'
Convergence Quilts
Simply Silk
Simply Silk
by Mary Jo Hiney
Speaking in Cloth
Speaking in Cloth
6 Quilters, 6 Voices
by Ann Johnston, Jeannette DeNicolis Meyer, Cynthia Corbin, Quinn Zander Corum, Nancy Erickson, Trish Hassler
Includes Music CD
Why We Walk
Why We Walk
The Inspirational Journey Toward a Cure for Breast Cancer
by Paula Lerner & Deb Murphy

Cindy Walter

Contemporary Quilting
Contemporary Quilting

by Cindy Walter
& Stevii Graves
Out of Print
Snippet Semsations
Snippet Sensations
by Cindy Walter
More Snippet Sensations
More Snippet Sensations
2nd in a Series

by Cindy Walter
Sold Out
Snippet Sensations, Christmas Celebration
Snippet Sensations: Christmas Celebration
by Cindy Walter

Kaffe Fassett's Fabrics & Quilts

Kaffee Fassett's Caravan of Quilts
Kaffe Fassett's
Caravan of Quilts

by Kaffe Fassett
Kaffe Fassett's Kaleidoscope of Quilts
Kaffe Fassett's
Kaleidoscope of Quilts
Kaffe Fassett's Museum Quilts
Kaffe Fassett's
Museum Quilts

Inspired by the Victoria and Albert Museum
Passionate Patchwork
Passionate Patchwork

by Kaffe Fassett with Liza Prior Lucy
Kaffe Fassett's Quilts in the Sun
Kaffe Fassett's Quilts in the Sun
by Kaffe Fassett
Kaffe Fasset's Quilt Rd
Kaffe Fassett's
Quilt Road
   

 

Museum of the American Quilter's Society Exhibits

New Quilts from Old Favorites

& Other Exhibits

Dresden Plate
Dresden Plate
New Quilts from Old Favorites
MAQS Exhibit

Monkey Wrench

New Quilts From Old Favorites
MAQS Exhibit
New Quilts from Old Favorites Contest
New Quilts From an Old Favorite Contest

Double Wedding Ring, Log Cabin, Ohio Star
MAQS Exhibit
Seven Sisters
Seven Sisters

New Quilts from Old Favorites
MAQS Exhibit
  Rose of Sharon
Rose of Sharon
MAQS Exhibit
     

Ruth B. McDowell Books

Design Workshops
Design Workshop
by Ruth B.McDowell

Fabric Journey
Fabric Journey
An inside look at the quilts of Ruth B. McDowell
Piecing Workshop
Piecing Workshop
by Ruth B. McDowell
Pieced Vegetables
Pieced Vegtables
by Ruth B, McDowell

Piecing Tips &
Tricks Tool

Editor Liz Aneloski
includes section by Ruth

Rebecca Barker Paintings Influenced Book,Quiltscapes & Other Jigsaw Puzzles

Book
Quiltscapes II
Quiltscapes II

by Rebecca Barker
Puzzle
Cactus Flower
Cactus Flower
Puzzle
Sunflowers
Sunflowers
Puzzle
Pumpkin Vine
Pumpkin Vine
  Puzzle
airplanes
Airplanes

Puzzle
feathered stars
Feathered Stars

Puzzle
pennsylvania dutch
Pennsylvania Dutch
Puzzle
spools
Spools

Rebecca Barker Painting Influenced

Quiltscapes Mouse Pads

Mouse Pad
Mouse Pad Spools
Spools
Mouse Pad
Mouse Pad Stacked Flowers
Stacked Flower Quilts

Mouse Pad
Mouse Pad Mountains
Delectable Mountains
Mouse Pad
Feathered Star Mousepad
Feathered Star Quiltscape

20 Book Series & Other Books by Jan Beaney and Jean Littlejohn

Vanishing Act
Vanishing Act

Machine Embroidery
on Soluble Fabrics
Book 1
Voluptuous Velvet Bk 2
Voluptuous Velvet

Book 2
by Jan Beaney and Jean Littlejohn

Bonding and Beyond
Book 3
Transfer to Transform cover
Transfer to Transform
Book 4
Series includes dimensional stitching by hand & machine with heavy weight fibers, threads and yarns, bonding/fiusibles, water souble stabilizers, painting, stamping, fabric manipulation, texture and more.
Gardens and More
Gardens and More
Book 5

Conversations with Constance
Conversations with Constance
Book 6

Trees as a Theme
Trees as a Theme
Book 7

Giving Pleasure
Giving Pleasure
Book 8

New Dimensions
New Dimensions
in Hand and Machine
Embroidery
Book 9
Double Vision
Double Vision
Book 10
A Tale of Two Stitches
A Tale of Two Stitches
Book 11
A Sketch In Time
A Sketch in Time
Book 12
No Stone Unturned book 13
No Stone Unturned
Book 13
Connections Book 14
Connections
Book 14

Color Exploration
Color Exploration
Book 15

Over the Line
Over the Line
Book 16
Grids to Stitch
Grids to Stitch
Book 17
Seductive Surfaces
Seductive Surfaces
Book 18

Other Books by Jan Beaney and Jean Littlejohn

Stitch Magic
Stitch Magic and Interpretation
by Jan Beaney and Jean Littlejohn
Out of Print
Creatie Embroidery: Designs, Textures, Stitches
Creative Embroidery
Designs Textures Stitches
by Jan Beaney & Jean Littlejohn

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