Scrap Cities: Joyful Modern Architecture-Inspired Quilts

Every interesting building and city offers quilters an exciting challenge: to find the quilt technique that best expresses it, in the most fun way possible, with a modern improvisational slant. This 96-page book contains detailed, illustrated step-by-step instructions for creating 25+ buildings in a wide assortment of styles and techniques; plus guidance and ideas for many more. Most are pieced. Some require appliqué. There are only fun techniques -- like a 'Seminole'-pieced skyscraper, 'Log Cabin' towers, and the Hotel Bargello. And many more.This book is improv-friendly. Once you understand the principles, you're going to have fun making up your own buildings, whether you put a spin on the book's designs, base it on a real building that's meaningful to you, or create a pure fantasy building. You'll also learn how improvisation, asymmetry, and even mistakes can make your scene MORE realistic! There's an introduction to artist's perspective, with tricks to create it with strategic fabric and cutting choices - but without the microscopic accuracy, zillions of templates, or years of study required to create perspective in realistic drawing or painting.Make a cityscape for an adult; for a baby or child, put cute creatures in windows, or on rooftops and balconies; and for eco-conscious people of all ages, "green" your city with flowers, fruits, vegetables, vines, chickens, etc.!Note: There are no quilt patterns in this book - there is inspiration and detailed guidance to help you make anything from a 1-building pillow, to a 3-building wallhanging, to a large bed or wall quilt with dozens of buildings!You may never look at buildings the same way again!

• | Author: Cathy J Perlmutter
• | Publisher: Cathy Perlmutter
• | Publication Date: Jun 30, 2023
• | Number of Pages: 98 pages
• | Language: English
• | Binding: Paperback
• | ISBN-10: 0979993253
• | ISBN-13: 9780979993251