Anna Maria's Blueprint Quilting: Explore Color, Pattern, and Technique with 16 Joyful Projects from 4 Simple Design Structures [Hardcover]

Stitch 16 stunning quilts and patchwork projects based on four underlying “blueprints” while learning skills to create your own original designs.

Uncover the mystery of quilt design withAnna Maria’s Blueprint Quilting. Celebrated fiber artist Anna Maria Parry demystifies her seemingly complex patterns and sumptuous color combinations as she breaks down her signature designs into accessible “blueprints,” or underlying structures. Thisaccessible,visually inspiringbook features:

• A behind-the-scenes glimpse into an expert quilt designer’s process
• Four quilt blueprints and accessible projects for different skill levels
• Techniques for intensifying details, adjusting colors, and scaling designs for endless possibilities
• Insight into planning and executing quilting and appliqué techniques
• Clear illustrations and photography for an inspiring and informative experience
• QR codes linked to videos that further illuminate important techniques

With easy-to-follow projects and insightful techniques for all levels of quilters,Anna Maria’s Blueprint Quiltingwill empower your quilting journey as you infuse your creations with the beauty and inspiration found within Parry’s extraordinary designs.

After graduating with a fine arts degree from the University of Tennessee,Anna Maria Parryopened Handmaiden, a clothing and housewares shop through which she sold her own line of clothing. She has partnered with more than two dozen manufacturers to design homewares, gift items, and textiles, including fabrics with FreeSpirit. She has authored three sewing books; publishes sewing, quilting, and needlework patterns; and teaches design, stitching, and patchwork. Anna Maria’s paintings are in hundreds of private and commercial collections, and she has been featured inArtists Magazine.Anna Maria is the ownelƒ)