Modern Quilting: A Contemporary Guide to Quilting by Hand

Description

In Modern Quilting discover the versatility, comfort and style that a beautifully designed quilt can bring to your home. Long seen as a traditional craft-form, contemporary textiles designer, Julius Arthur, guides you through the basic construction, patchwork and applique techniques of quilt-making, before showcasing 20 stylish hand-stitched projects perfectly suited for modern living. From a large-scale heirloom quilt, to a fashionable cross-body pouch, each project is minimal in design but with thoughtful details, making it ideal for first-time crafters. Complete with stunning lifestyle photography and clear instructions throughout, Modern Quilting will make you fall in love with this age-old craft and give you a new-found appreciation for textiles.

Julius Arthur is a designer and maker residing in Sussex and founder of House of Quinn, a design studio with a considered approach to making handmade objects for living spaces. Working with renewed and consciously sourced textiles, his collections centre on using traditional techniques to create contemporary objects with a sense of place and function.

A true celebration of the age-old pastime. * Elle Decoration * A beautiful book with soul, which chimes with our times. * Embroidery magazine *