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Modern Color Kim Eichler-Messmer

Modern Color By Kim Eichler-Messmer

Modern Color by Kim Eichler-Messmer

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Teaches you how to dye cloth by hand to create unique fabrics to use in modern quilt designs. This book includes instructions for setting up a home dye studio with minimal equipment and teaches key mixing techniques.

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Modern Color: An Illustrated Guide to Dyeing Fabric for Modern Quilts by Kim Eichler-Messmer

Go ahead - take a dip. This DIY book teaches you how to dye cloth by hand to create unique fabrics to use in modern quilt designs. Includes instructions for setting up a home dye studio with minimal equipment and teaches key mixing techniques. You'll be able to make any color you want, including any value (lightness and darkness) and gradation, allowing for an unlimited palette and endless inspiration.

- Learn how to dye fabrics expertly using simple recipes for stunning effects

- Features 9 modern quilted projects - in multiple colorways - showcasing the beauty of hand-dyed fabrics

- Learn how to create a truly individual quilt for which you're the fabric designer, quilt designer, and quiltmaker

Modern Color Reviews

If you have ever thought about dyeing your own fabric then this book could be helpful as a starting point, as all the recipes for the colours are clearly explained. The book starts with the basics, such as outlining the supplies needed to set up a dyeing area, and briefly explains how to use dye gradations. After this general introduction, the dyeing recipes are linked to quilting projects. Down Under Quilts Magazine, June 2014 In this book, Kim Eichler-Messmer takes readers on a fun and step-by-step journey of hand dyeing fabric. Beginning with the basics of dyes, fabrics, and supplies, Kim offers straightforward instructions and tips that will get you dyeing your own fabric in no time and then moving on to experiment with different techniques. The section on How to Dye Fabric covers the basics beautifully and warrants a bookmark. Readers will learn about dip dyeing, gradation, and shibori. Kim's directions include precise dye recipes and fabric requirements for several quilts in various sizes and smaller projects. Also included are an inspiring gallery of Kim's quilts, quilt making basics, and other resources. This is a valuable book for readers new to dyeing and modern quilters looking to customize their work. Quilting Arts Magazine, February/March 2014 Kim Eichler-Messmer is an Assistant Professor at the Kansas City Art Institute and the authority on dyeing fabric for modern quilts. Her book Modern Color breathes fresh life and ideas into dyeing fabric for modern quilters. American Quilt Retailer, May 2014 Now you can create one-of-a-kind quilts with your own hand-dyed fabrics. Use Kim's simple recipes in any or all of the nine modern quilted projects, featured in multiple colorways. Kim shows you how to set up a home dye studio and teaches you key mixing techniques. Make any color, including any value and gradation, for your own unlimited palette. Quilter's Digest, February 2014

About Kim Eichler-Messmer

Kim Eichler-Messmer grew up in Iowa. She learned how to sew in fifth grade, when she made a quilt out of old shirts with her father. She went on to study engineering, Spanish, Portuguese, drawing, and printmaking before taking a textiles class in 2000. Kim received an MFA in textiles from the University of Kansas in 2007. She was an Artist in Residence at Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts in Gatlinburg, Tennessee. Her work has been exhibited nationally in numerous group and solo shows. Her quilts have also been featured in West Elm, Apartment Therapy, and Design Sponge. Kim currently lives in Kansas City, where she does math daily, grows tomatoes, hugs cats, and is an assistant professor in the Fiber Department of the Kansas City Art Institute.

Table of Contents

Contents Preface Introduction: The Benefits of Dyeing your Own Fabric Let's Start Dyeing Supplies and equipment Setting up a home dye studio How to dye fabric Dyeing from your own recipes Making a Quilt [head 1] Supplies and equipment Constructing a quilt top Making a quilt sandwich Quilting Binding Projects [head 1] Placemats Clutch Step Quilt [head 2] (1823 words) Crib size and twin size in a Red and Black version and a Blue and Gray version Circle Quilt [head 2] (2776 words) Pillow, throw, and queen size in a Blue and Orange version and a Peach and Green version Pineapple Log Cabin [head 2] (2956 words) Pillow, table runner, and throw in a Yellow version and a Red version Knit Quilt [head2] (1973 words) Crib size and twin size in a Green and Gray version and a Purple and Gray version Quilted Shibori Wall Hanging [head2] (472 words) Pieced Shibori Quilt Striped Landscape Chapter 4: Resources [head 2] (977 words) Templates for Circle pattern Dye recipe cards Useful Conversions Resources References

Additional information

CIN1607056925VG
9781607056928
1607056925
Modern Color: An Illustrated Guide to Dyeing Fabric for Modern Quilts by Kim Eichler-Messmer
Kim Eichler-Messmer
Used - Very Good
Paperback
C & T Publishing
2013-12-01
144
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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