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

November 26, 2018 by Stefanie Girard

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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Comments

  1. shurtzz says

    November 26, 2018 at 11:29 am

    Sounds wonderful, always need more techniques~

  2. Gwendolyn Jordan says

    November 26, 2018 at 7:56 pm

    Amazing book

  3. Kathy E. says

    November 26, 2018 at 8:10 pm

    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!

  4. Christi says

    November 26, 2018 at 11:30 pm

    Sounds like a wonderful book.

  5. deborah love says

    November 27, 2018 at 5:48 am

    this looks fantastic!!

  6. Meari says

    November 27, 2018 at 7:06 am

    I’m just getting back into quilting. This would be a great book for me!

  7. Cindy Luedeman says

    November 27, 2018 at 7:22 am

    I want this book!

  8. candyce54 says

    November 27, 2018 at 7:46 am

    Sounds like a great book and a wonderful giveaway. Thanks.

  9. Mary Mac says

    November 27, 2018 at 7:48 am

    Would love to add this book to my crafting library.

  10. B C Morris says

    November 27, 2018 at 8:02 am

    I am a big fan of quilting arts

  11. annehaun says

    November 27, 2018 at 8:10 am

    What a wonderful book – would be fun to own.

  12. Denise Shortway says

    November 27, 2018 at 8:21 am

    I “need” this book!

  13. knittingdancer says

    November 27, 2018 at 8:36 am

    I would love to win this book for one of my quilting friends. Thank you.

  14. Cindy Tenis says

    November 27, 2018 at 8:52 am

    I would love to dive into this book and see where my imagination runs.

  15. Eileen Hughes says

    November 27, 2018 at 9:05 am

    Surface quilting sounds likr fun:)

  16. Joyce M. Armour says

    November 27, 2018 at 9:22 am

    I have been watching the Quilting Arts program on PBS.

  17. Kim Kiley says

    November 27, 2018 at 9:30 am

    I would love to dive right in and make something. My skillset is less than optimal. Thank you!

  18. Rosemaryflower says

    November 27, 2018 at 10:19 am

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

  19. AgedLace says

    November 27, 2018 at 10:37 am

    What an awesome resource! This is exactly what I’ve been looking for!

  20. AgedLace says

    November 27, 2018 at 10:40 am

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

  21. Andrea W says

    November 27, 2018 at 10:45 am

    This book looks fun!

  22. Lee Ann Seroka says

    November 27, 2018 at 11:02 am

    Now this sounds like a fun book! Happy Holidays, everyone

  23. janey E. says

    November 27, 2018 at 11:04 am

    love it

  24. Linda Tillis says

    November 27, 2018 at 11:53 am

    Thanks for the opportunity to learn.

  25. Char Rathman, Chetek wi says

    November 27, 2018 at 2:39 pm

    This would be amazing start for next years projects.

  26. Katherine Hawkes says

    November 27, 2018 at 3:14 pm

    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. ursula schneider says

    November 27, 2018 at 3:32 pm

    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.

  28. Andi Lemkes says

    November 27, 2018 at 4:09 pm

    Love books like this!!! : )

  29. Duane says

    November 27, 2018 at 4:32 pm

    I sure could use a book like this.

  30. Joanne L Wilson says

    November 27, 2018 at 5:34 pm

    I would love this book. It would help give me some great ideas for art quilts.

  31. Jane Massingill says

    November 27, 2018 at 9:58 pm

    I love all things Quilting Arts!! Would love this book.

  32. Liz Nieman says

    November 27, 2018 at 10:21 pm

    Looks like a great book to break in a new machine. Please Santa—

  33. thefirstmrss says

    November 27, 2018 at 10:54 pm

    Sounds like a fabulous book! Would love to have:)

  34. Suzanne VanSickle Eastman says

    November 27, 2018 at 11:27 pm

    Pick me please!

  35. janet sisk says

    November 28, 2018 at 10:35 am

    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. 😀

  36. Joanne D says

    November 28, 2018 at 4:41 pm

    So interested in art quilts! Would love to win this reference book 🙂

  37. Renee Grandinetti says

    November 28, 2018 at 11:20 pm

    This book looks fantastic. I would love a little inspiration.

  38. Char says

    November 29, 2018 at 9:00 am

    This looks like aga gre resource for Project Quilting inspiration.

  39. Lisa Modica-Ruiz (@giovannashouse) says

    November 29, 2018 at 9:46 am

    THIS BOOK LOOKS LIKE IT HAS A LOT OF GREAT INFORMATION

  40. rebecca huntley says

    November 29, 2018 at 9:34 pm

    I love the QA tv show!

  41. Jeri Niksich says

    November 29, 2018 at 10:13 pm

    How exciting I have this book on my wishlist?

  42. Denise Smith says

    December 1, 2018 at 12:49 am

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

  43. Ellen Robinson says

    December 1, 2018 at 7:02 am

    This sounds like an amazing book!

  44. Barbara Eggink says

    December 2, 2018 at 8:43 am

    Would really enjoy having this book to get me back into my sewing room!

  45. daytonajan2756 says

    December 2, 2018 at 11:57 am

    I’m just now getting back into quilting and crochet. This would be a wonderful book to help me get back into the swing of things!

  46. AnneL says

    December 3, 2018 at 7:56 am

    Always need more inspiration and this book looks good.

  47. Leigh Anne Peterson says

    December 3, 2018 at 9:12 am

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

  48. Lori Miller says

    December 6, 2018 at 10:53 pm

    Looks like a wonderful book!

  49. Dana Charlton says

    December 13, 2018 at 2:57 pm

    Awesome! I’m currently trying to learn how to quilt! This would help so much!

  50. Elizabeth Parker says

    December 15, 2018 at 4:11 pm

    Looks like a great book! An arsenal of new techniques! Who couldn’t use that.

Have you read?

Recycled Paper Cylinder Face Art – A Colorful Win for All Ages

I recently stumbled across this super creative project on Instructables – “Face With Recycled Paper Cylinders” – and I had to share it with you all because it’s just the kind of craft that checks all my favorite boxes: recycled materials, hands-on creativity, and fun for literally any age.

The idea is simple but genius—roll strips of recycled paper (think junk mail, old magazines, leftover printer paper) into cylinders, then arrange and glue them to form a unique abstract face. You can make it funky, realistic, Picasso-inspired—whatever your mood or style dictates!

What I really love is the blend of eco-conscious crafting with true artistic expression. This isn’t just another kids’ project—it’s something you could easily do with a group of little ones, a classroom full of teens, or even as an adult art therapy or weekend wind-down activity. It’s super relaxing and surprisingly satisfying seeing all those paper rolls come together to form something new and expressive.

The tutorial itself is easy to follow, with plenty of visuals to guide you along the way. You don’t need any fancy materials—just glue, paper, scissors, and a board or piece of cardboard to serve as your canvas.

I also appreciate how this project leaves so much room for personalization. Want to make it into a full face? Go for it. Prefer to focus on a single eye or mouth? Totally works. You can even play with color schemes by choosing papers with a certain palette, or painting over them once they’re rolled.

In short: this is a total keeper for anyone who loves crafting with purpose. It’s the kind of project that sparks creativity while gently reinforcing the idea that beautiful things can come from what we usually throw away.

Highly recommend giving it a go—solo or with a group. And if you try it, tag me or drop a pic—I’d love to see your recycled masterpiece!

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