Recently I received a copy of The Art Quilt Collection: Designs & Inspiration from Around the World for review. I have truly enjoyed reading this book; it features beautifully photographed quilts along with a wonderful write-up on each one. Each quilt description features not only a list of materials used but also a quote from the quilter/artist describing the inspiration(s) for their design.
I wanted to highlight just a few of my favorites, although my photographs don't capture the beauty of the photos in the book. The above quilt is "Tulips" by Ineke Berlyn; it is inspired by the stunning tulips of the Netherlands. Amazingly, this quilt is applique'd on both the front and back of the quilt.
"Blue Ocean, Turquoise Sea" by Daphne Greig also caught my eye. Since I love the beauty of the ocean, it is no surprise I was drawn to this quilt inspired by the Pacific Ocean. This is truly an incredible quilt with applique', beading, and hand embroidery. I would love to see this amazing quilt in person.
There are so many awe-inspiring quilts in this volume that it's hard to pick just a few to share, but I had to preview "A Complete Basket Case" by Kent Williams. The artist's use of color and pattern in this machine pieced, machine quilted art quilt just amazed me.
The Art Quilt Collection: Designs & Inspiration from Around the World
also features close up photos of each quilt along with step-by-step photographs and illustrations highlighting some of the techniques used by the quilters. This is truly a gorgeous book, one that I've enjoyed--and truly a book that includes art quilts to inspire regardless of your quilt preferences.And guess what... Sixth & Spring Books (the publishers) are offering a giveaway copy to one of my readers. Just leave a comment on this post, and I'll choose a winner in a couple of days.
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That book is inspiring and it's amazing what talented quilters there are around the world!
it looks like a very interesting book! i would love to win it!
Did you make changes to your RSS service? I used to get the whole post with images in my Google Reader, but now I just get the first few lines and need to click through for the whole content.
Wow! This looks awesome!! I didnt know they made books showcasing quilts like this...even if i dont win I will still be looking this book up! Thank you!!
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I would love to have this book. Thank you for hosting this giveaway.
What an inspirational book, that could give me ideas about future projects. Thanks for the chance to win a copy.
It looks like a wonderful book!
It looks really nice!! Like a good inspiration to sew and.. quilt.. and quilt.. and quilt!! thank you so much for the chance to win one!
This is a book that would fit in my collection of artquilt books. Looks like a most interesting one!
this book looks great. I could really need some inspiration. Have a wonderful week. Hugs Jofrid
The book looks gorgeous!!! The quilts are amazing.
Amazing quilts! Great book! Count me in!
Ooh gorgeous sign me up and thanks again for the giveaway. I love following your blog with google reader!
Beautiful - it's amazing what you can create!
I really love the idea of doing art quilts and the book looks like it would be filled with inspiration.
Debbie
It looks like a very good book. I would love to win this book.
Beautiful book! I hope the result .. maybe luck is on my side ...
Thanks!
Gorgeous book, I'd love to win!!!!, thank you for the chance!!!
Such a fab book. I have taken classes from Daphne Greig. Please enter me in your giveaway.
Wow! That would stretch my boundaries!!! New inspiration is always good!
Wow - that looks like an amazing book. Beautiful art!
wow those quilts are breath taking. Thank you for the chance to win a copy of the book. It would be a great addition to anyones collection
Awe inspiring is right, really the peeks who showed are. Thanks for the giveaway!
This book looks amazing! I would love a copy!
Looks beautiful! Isn't it amazing what can be done with fabric and thread (and a few other embellishments)!
OOh that looks lovely Sherri,
please include me in the draw!
best wishes, Helen
Those quilts are so inspiring. Thanks for the giveaway.
Wow!!! I love books and this book looks amazing. I'd love to win one.
Paula Louceiro
Brazil.
Love the Complete Basket Case quilt. Sometimes, especially on Monday that is how I feel so I laugh...
Mary
This does look wonderful!! Thanks for the chance to win one!!
Gorgeous colors in here! Can't wait to see it.
This book looks wonderful ... don't you just love all the pretty pictures of the quilts?
Wow some really inspiring quilts.. challenges to be sure! One of these books I would look at over and over again!
Looks like pages and pages of inspiration! Thanks for the opportunity to win!
Wow some really inspiring quilts.. challenges to be sure! One of these books I would look at over and over again!
Hi Sherri,
They looks very nice. I would like to have one of these books to be inspired and sew new quilts.
Best regards,
Digna
http://elmondolivia.blogspot.com/
Beautiful quilts.....very inspiring! Thanks for sharing!
Great inspiration!
What a wonderful looking book...I especially like Kent Williams quilt!
What a unique book. Thanks
This looks like a very interesting book.
Gita
quiltnb@hotmail.com
Oooooo...great looking book! I could use a little inspiration! Thanks so much!
Beautiful quilts. Awe inspiring. Hugs
What a beautiful book. It looks like the photography is amazing too.
Sure, I could use some inspiration. More than that, I could use motivation! Would love the book. Thanks
What a beautiful book--would love to own it!
Wow, very inspiring! Thanks for the chance to win a copy!
What a wonderful book! Thanks for the chance to win a copy of it.
I would love to win this book! Thanks for the chance.
Very intriguing photos. Thanks for the chance to win!
Quilting books are always such fonts of inspiration for me. I'd love to win this one! Thank you so much!
What a beautiful book. I'd love to look through the whole thing. Great giveaway!
What a beautiful and inspiring book!
Thanks for sharing!
Chris
Fabulous book! If that doesn't give your creativity a boost, I'm not sure what would.
Hi! What a wonderful book with much inspiration. ;0)
Charlotte
Hello Sherri,
That Tulip quilt is stunning,lots of inspiration to be found in this book.
Happy days.
Bev.xoxo
What a fantastic looking book - I can't wait to see it in person.
Just stumbled upon your blog, what fun! I look forward to hanging around a bit. That book looks amazing. Thanks for the chance!
I love to see what quilters do in other parts of the world. Looks like a great book.
Looks like a book full of inspiration. Thanks for the giveaway!
OMG, Sheri! What an awesome givaway! Thank you so much for offering it!!
I'm a new reader. Just found your blog over the weekend. I really like the last photo you posted from the book. So much detail! :)
The book looks amazing. I'd love to win it!
I agree there are some really amazing quilters out there. I love books light that to go to to get inspired. I would love to win such a book. Thanks for the chance.
What a beautiful book! I'd love to win! I love seeing quilt patterns in architecture and carpeting.
I have a few quilting books and this would make a lovely addition to my collection. Thanks so much for the give-away.
nbtay@sbcglobal.net
Thank you for the chance to win ! I would love to own this book. It looks Wonderful !!
thanks for the giveaway. art quilts are always a welcome inspiration.
Oo count me in! It looks fabulous!
Monika
Sherri,
I have this book- there are so much wonderful eye candy in this book. Thanks for giving others a chance to win such a terrific boy.
I just love the colors.
Regards,
Anna
This book looks very inspiring and I would love to have a copy!
Leanne
Would love to be the owner of this book - it's always nice with new ideas
I'd love this book :D
Eye candy from around the world! I'd love to win :D
What beautiful eye candy, and info too! Looks like a library building book.
What a Gorgeous book, I'd love to win! Thank you for the chance!!!
Beautiful book
Nothing like inspiration from a book and this one looks awesome!! Thanks for the chance!
I would love to win a copy of this book!
It's on my Amazon wish list!
This book looks full of inspiration! I love the ocean one, too! Thanks for sharing!
It looks like a wonderful book Sherri. Great review!
The tulips-quilt immediately caught my eye; I live in the area in Holland where the bulb fields are, and I can't wait for them to blossom. This quilt looks amazing, as does the rest of the pictures you show. This must be a wonderful book!
That's a great looking book. Hope I'm the lucky one.
Billie in TX
This book looks amazing and so inspiring.
Looks like a great inspirational book!
that basket case quilt is very eye atching, i'd love to see more of the book, thanks for the chance to win
Wow, what a great book. I am currently trying to bend myself to be able to make art quilts but it is really difficult to not fall back into my symetrical routine.
This would be an interesting book! Please enter my name! Thank you!
i love art quilts and appreciated your comments on the book. anyway, i have plenty of room on my lonely bookshelf for a must-have, inspirational, art quilt book. thanks for the opportunity.
oh wow this looks like an awesome book. Lots of inspiration
I love the inspiration coming from the book, thanks for the chance to win.
I would truly enjoy this book about art quilts. Thank you for hosting this giveaway.
What a beautiful book. I would love a chance to win.
Wow - that book looks awesome!
Would love to check that book out!!
This looks like a wonderful book - the photos in your post are amazing! Thank you for the giveaway!
WOW-what inspirations!! Thanks for the chance to win a copy! mary
What a beautiful book! I'm so inspired by the few photos you have here I'm going to have to buy my own copy.
WOW! What a Beautiful Book! I would live to have it to share with my art quilting group.
Wow! What a Beautiful Book! I would love it and, the chance to share it with my art quilting group! Thanks...
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