Creating Children's Artwork Quilts

By Shannon Gingrich Shirley

Book Overview

Do you have your children's artwork hanging on your walls or refrigerator doors? Have you saved their artwork since they were young, but you don't know what to do with it? This fun, do-it-yourself quilting book offers a chance to preserve your children's artwork by incorporating it into quilts and other fiber art projects. Small quilts for wall hanging or full-size quilts for snuggling will be enjoyed all the more when they are decorated with these childhood keepsakes. Projects range from simple and quick to elaborate and time-consuming works of art. Chapters include artwork selection, techniques, combining multiple pieces of art, product lists, and a glossary of terms. A gallery of completed works will inspire your own creative ideas. Instruction for both novice and seasoned quilters is provided. What a great way to recreate and preserve the artwork from the special children in your life.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0764341804
• ISBN13: 9780764341809
• Release Date: November 2012
• Publisher: Schiffer Craft
• Length: 64 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 8.3" x 10.9"