Book Description
A glimpse into the life of a popular watercolor artist shows crafters how her charming paintings of rural landscapes inspire quilts that will appeal to needleworkers of all skill levels. This book contains ten projects, each with step-by-step instructions for both pieced and appliqud designs. Adapted from the lovely traditional quilts seen in the author's paintings, seasonal themes offer quilts for all year round.
About the Author
Diane Phalen, a watercolorist and designer, exhibits her work often at quilt shows and conferences. Her paintings have been featured in U.S. Art, Quilt World, Stitcher's World, and other magazines. She lives in Banks, Oregon.
Diane Phalen Quilts: 10 Projects to Celebrate the Seasons FROM THE PUBLISHER
Re-create quilts from Diane Phalen's paintings
A lavishly presented glimpse into the life of popular watercolor artist Diane Phalen! Diane's charming paintings of rural landscapes always include quilts, and her work is a favorite among quilters everywhere.
10 projects, including quilts and pillows, with step-by-step instructions, adapted from the lovely traditional quilts seen in Diane's paintings
Pieced and appliqued designs that will appeal to all skill levels
Seasonal theme offers quilts for all year round
Features 5 new watercolor paintings created by Diane especially for this book, plus lots more to delight your heart!
Diane Phalen is a nationally recognized watercolor artist and designer, best known for her Americana Quilt Series. She exhibits her work at numerous quilt shows and conferences, including Houston's International Quilt Festival, Lancaster's Quilter's Heritage, and the Outdoor Quilt Show in Sisters, Oregon. Her paintings have been featured in publications such as U.S. Art, Quilt World, and Quilts Japan. She is also the author of two books about painting. Diane lives in Banks, Oregon.
SYNOPSIS
Re-create quilts from Diane Phalen's paintings. Diane's charming paintings of rural landscapes always include quilts, and her work is a favorite among quilters everywhere.
FROM THE CRITICS
Internet Book Watch
Diane Phalen Quilts offers ten fun, original, and creative needlecraft projects (including quilts and pillows) in celebration of the four seasons. Each project in this outstanding quilting compendium provides the aspiring quilter with easytofollow, stepbystep instructions and is enhanced by Phalen's superbly original art. These pieced and applique designs are eminently suitable for beginners, very well illustrated with color photography of outdoor scenes and quaint old buildings, and will hold great interest for even the more experienced quilter.
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