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TABLE OF CONTENTS

  • Introduction
  • Design and Composition:
    • Elements of Design
    • Principles of Design
    • Where to Look for Inspiration
    • Getting Started with a Design
    • Design Process
  • Color:
    • The Color Wheel
    • Describing Color
    • Color Schemes
  • Construction:
    • Drawing the Design
    • Preparing the Base
    • Making the Segment Patterns
    • Making the Segment Background
    • Decorating the Segments
    • Removing the Stabilizer
    • Positioning the Segments
    • Invisible Applique
    • Appliqueing the Segments Together
    • Removing the Base
  • Surface Decoration:
    • Applique
    • Piecing
    • Feature Fabrics
    • Beading and Braids
  • Painting Fabric:
    • Preparing to Paint
    • Applying the Paint
    • Gradations of Color
    • Sun Printing
    • Creating Textured Fabrics
  • Stitching:
    • Applique Stitching Options
    • Decorative Stitching Options
  • Borders, Quilting, and Bindings:
    • Borders
    • Quilting
    • Bindings
  • Student Gallery
  • Projects:
    • Project 1: Simple Applique and Foudnation Piecing
    • Project 2: More Detailed Applique
    • Project 3: Mosaic Applique
    • Project 4: Abstract Landscape
  • Resources
  • About the Author

Title: Quilted Symphony: A Fusion of Fabric, Texture & Design
Author/Designer: Gloria Loughman
Format/Publication Date: TPB:2010
Publisher: C&T Publishing, Lafayette, CA
Language: English
Page Count: 104
Book Dimensions(ht. x w.): 11" x 8 1/2"
ISBN: 9781571206602

SUMMARY- This is a great read, with lots of interesting design tricks and delightful ideas to expand your quilting skills. I love her two landscape books and decided I had to have this one too - so glad I ordered it.