Connecting Art to Stitch »

Sandra Meech is a renowned contemporary quilt artist, teachers and writer who works with textile groups worldwide. A member of Quilt Art, an international group of contemporary quilt artists, she exhibits widely. She is the author of Creative Quilts: Inspiration, Texture and Stitch and Contemporary Quilts: Design, Surface and Stitch, also published by Batsford.

Designed for textile artists and quilters seeking innovative ways to advance their craft, the 30 short, structured exercises presented here will spur creativity and instill confidence. Each carefully photographed exercise is split into three components: experimenting with fine art techniques and various mediums, including sculpture, painting, and photography; developing skills through use of a sketchbook, collage, or mixed media; and turning the concept into a usable stitch. Scattered throughout the book are “Art Masterclasses,” which focus on such subjects as landscape, nature, the human form, and architecture.