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Giveaway-The Quilting Arts Idea Book: Inspiration and Techniques for Art Quilting

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Giveaway-The Quilting Arts Idea Book: Inspiration & Techniques for Art Quilting

Leave a comment in today’s post by December 15, 2018 and you are in the running for this creative fabric art book.

Open to U. S. residents only please.

Get inspired to learn new techniques with this gorgeous how-to guide!

Written for new and seasoned fiber artists alike, this all-in-one resource includes everything you need to create one-of-a-kind art quilts and more. Peppered with gorgeous imagery and expert advice, The Quilting Arts Idea Book will help you hone your skills while enjoying the creative process. Inside you’ll find:

  • Step-by-step tutorials for everything from surface design and mixed media techniques to themed quilts featuring people, pets, landscapes, and more, as well as projects to make for–and with–friends. 
  • Inspiring project galleries with graphic designs, festival favorites, and featured projects showcasing techniques from the book to show you the variety of items you can make with your new skills. 
  • Articles on finding inspiration and nurturing creativity as well as tips and advice from artists and contributors invite you to become an active maker in the art quilting community.

Whether you’re just getting started or looking to up your skill set, The Quilting Arts Idea Book has everything you need to make your quilting arts dreams a reality.

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  3. Mixed media and fiber art projects are a few of the things I’m really interested in learning more about. This book looks like it would be full of inspiration for me!

  18. This is a great book. if I won this I would read it up, then give it to my two very crafty daughters

  20. What an awesome resource! It would most definitely be extremely help with several projects I’ve been playing around with. Thank you for sharing!!

  26. This book looks wonderful. Now that I’ve retired, I’m enjoying so much my love of mixed media arts in all its wonderful forms. I’m always looking for inspiration and this would certainly beautifully serve the purpose! Thank you for the opportunity to win a copy. Be blessed….

  27. Im a beginner quilter but an advanced seamstress. Being a multi media artist for over 20 years, this is my new obsession. I simply can not get enough inspiration.

  35. I would love to win this book for my daughter! She taught herself how to sew around the age of 9 and then went on to quilt. She would LOVE this book! Thanks for a chance to win. 😀

  42. Looks like a great book. Just beginning to quilt and it would probably give me some great tips.

  47. I am just learning about quilting. Love all your information and resources that you provide on your website! Thank you!

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