Pet Portrait Art Quilts: Create realistic, abstract or fun portraits with fused appliqué and free motion stitch (Books for Textile Artists)

Capture the personality of your pets by transforming your photos into fabulous fabric collage portrait quilts. This new, revised and expanded Second Edition of PET PORTRAIT ART QUILTS takes you step-by-step through creating unique art quilt animal portraits using fused appliqué and free-motion stitch.Fully illustrated in colour.These fabric collage portraits are easy to make, regardless of experience in art quilting, appliqué, free-motion stitching, or photography.If you want to make stunning pet portrait fabric collages, this book takes you from photo to pattern to portrait in easy, actionable steps. In Pet Portrait Art Quilts (2nd Edition), you'll discover:Ch 1: Discover your style. Learn how to unlock your personal style preferences.Ch 2: The key to great fabric collage portraits. Understanding light, shadow, and value. Also, find out what goes into creating a balanced composition.Ch 3: Colour. Learn all about colour, colour schemes, and how to select fabric for your collage.Ch 4: Equipment and Supplies. Most of the things you need are probably already right there in your sewing room! This chapter gives you a comprehensive list.Ch 5: Choosing a photo. Discover what is important (and what is not) in photo selection.Ch 6: Prepare your photo: Simple editing. Learn how to quickly edit images without the need for complicated computer programs.Ch 7: Picture to Pattern. A step-by-step, super-simple way to make your own patterns at home.Ch 8: Collage construction. How to put all the pieces together.Ch 9: Creating a background. Create a complementary background setting for your animal portrait.Ch 10: Stitching techniques. Discover the different options for stitching your design.Ch 11: Binding and finishing. Traditional and contemporary methods for binding and displaying art quilts.Appendix A: Fused appliqué fundamentals. A quick guide to the fused appliqué technique (and how to do it).Appendix B: Guide to stitching options. A handy reference for stitching.Appendix C: The Value Scale. Copy the included image, or learn to make your own.If you want a simple, versatile technique to create unique fabric collage pet portraits (and more), you'll love this fully illustrated book! Learn all the necessary skills to make pet or animal portraits in any style you choose. Once you know the fundamentals, this fabric collage method can be applied to any portrait style, including 'people' portraits and faces, as well as landscapes, floral designs, or abstracts.Perfect for beginners or those with some experience in art quilting who want to make their own patterns.There are NO prerequisites for getting started!Scroll to the top and click the BUY button now. About the AuthorThe diverse life and work of Australian Textile Artist and Educator, Deborah Wirsu, are united by one thing: Creative expression through words, art, and music. She is the author or bestselling nonfiction books in multiple genres and niche markets. Deborah's passion for writing and teaching has allowed her to reach out to thousands of creative students around the globe. Read more