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Book Review: The Best of Quilting Arts

Another thrill—I am one of a number of folks who have written for Quilting Arts magazine whose articles were included in The Best of Quilting Arts: Your Ultimate Resource for Art Quilt Techniques and Inspiration, edited by Pokey Bolton.

The Best of Quilting Arts by Pokey Bolton

My articles on edge finishes were merged, edited and included in the first of five major sections in the book.  The Table of Contents is impressive:

The Table of Contents, The Best of Quilting Arts

The five major sections are:

  • 1. Starting and Finishing: Art Quilt Basics (this includes my article)
  • 2. Trends in Surface Design:  Stamping, Dyeing, Printing, and More
  • 3.  People, Pets, andMore:  Representation in Art Quilting
  • 4. Make it Green:  Recycled and Natural Materials
  • 5.  Embellishment and Mixed Media:  Too  Much is Never Enough

This page spread is the opening of my contributions.

After each section Jane Davila has written a “Professional Advice” article on various subjects, all of which are interesting.

One of Jane Davila's Professional Advise articles.

For anyone new to art quilting, this is a fabulous all-in-one-place resource, and it would be a useful addition to the newbies library and even for those who are at an intermediate level.  As always with Quilting Arts magazines and books, the layout, graphics, and photography are outstanding.  And for those of us who live in the boonies, there is a useful Resources list in the back along with additional reading suggestions and a useful index.

2 Responses to “Book Review: The Best of Quilting Arts”

  1. Jean (from 7700 message board) Says:

    I’ll have to put this book on my list. It sounds like a great resource!

  2. JACQUIE Says:

    What next? You are really on a roll lately! Now to make some more publishing worthy work!