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In Kaffe Fassett Quilts Shots and Stripes quilt master Kaffe Fassett and coauthor Liza Prior Lucy present projectssmall and large beginner and advancedmade with iridescent solid-colored cotton fabrics called shot cottons and woven striped cotton fabrics all photographed in and around his weekend home on Englands southern coast Inspired by worldwide travels and a plethora of ethnic textiles including Amish quilts in America Japanese indigo patched work clothes and African weavings the projects featured include full-size bed quilts as well as smaller pieces that can be completed more quickly such as throws wall hangings table runners and pillows With Shots and Stripes Fassett answers the current call for quilts that make bold graphic statements but are not necessarily as time-consuming as some of the work for which he has been previously celebrated Praise for Kaffe Fassett Quilts Shots and Stripes Shot cottons are the latest thing in quilting Fassetts a big name and this is a lovely collection with wide appeal for both traditional and modern quilters Library Journal Kaffe Fassett is a superstar in the world of textilesCraft Gossip As with all of Kaffes bookswhether quilting or knitting or needleworkthe photos and lay-out are lavish It is a treat for the senses Getting Stitched on the Farm Kaffe Liza did it again Its amazing to have another pattern book so soon following Kaffes fascinating memoir Dreaming in Color Do you really need yet another Kaffe book in your library of quilt books Why yes you do Meg Cox Fassett Dreaming in Color and Lucy owner of Glorious Color and Fassetts frequent collaborator have birthed a book of startling beauty Beyond producing drooling glances their book journeys determinedly yet joyfully through projects well conceived and with clear instructions Publishers Weekly If youre looking for a book with beautiful inspiring photographs to relax with on the sofa or want some fresh ideas that showcase the rich handwoven fabrics that are on the market today Shots and Stripeswould be a great addition to your library Thread Bias Filled with breathtakingly gorgeous products the book is meant to inspire and teach at the same timeBest of all You dont have to be an expert sewer or experienced quilter to make it through these patternsLifeHome magazine Kaffe Fassett and Liza Prior Lucys new book is such an explosion of color and shape its like a kaleidoscope fun and totally mesmerizingMollie Makes As in all of Kaffe and Lizas books the quilts are beautifully designed the staging and photography also makes this a book you will be proud to display on your coffee table Quilt Inspiration Stunning Quilts beautiful fabrics gorgeous photography Kaffes amazing design stylewhats not to loveFons Porters Love of Quilting magazine Filled with breathtakingly gorgeous products the book is meant to inspire and teach at the same timeBest of all You dont have to be an expert sewer or experienced quilter to make it through these patterns Life Home magazine.



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Kaffe Fassett

Kaffe Fassett, an accomplished painter and designer of textiles, is widely acknowledged as a visionary in the use of color. In 1988 he was the first living textile designer to be given a one-person show at the V&A in London, where he lives. He is a fabric designer for Rowan Patchwork and Quilting and the primary knitwear designer for Rowan Yarns.



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