Quilting Arts, August September 2013 Digital Edition

In this issue of Quilting Arts® Magazine, we take a close look at the use of text on quilts. You’ll get ideas for adding words to your art quilts, giving new meaning and a deeper understanding to your artistry. This beautiful art form opens limitless typographical outlets and produces eye-catching design elements. You’ll be inspired to play with words, letters, phrases, and more.

Also inside this inspiration-packed issue:

• Terri Stegmiller shares how her sketchbook designs lead to whimsical story quilts with layers of color and pattern.
• Lynn Krawczyk explores using a paint additive to add dimension to her surface design work.
• Discover the benefits of moving your studio outside your home with Jane Dávila’s business column.
• Ruth de Vos walks you through her method for paper stencil screen printing.
• Learn a method for wet felting wool that incorporates vintage textiles for added texture and interest, with Mary Lachman.
• Ana Buzzalino takes you from sketch to stitch to color, with the use of Inktense Pencils.
• Explore the importance of choosing the right background, with Sarah Ann Smith.
• Get ideas for embellishing art quilts with laminated imagery, with Stella Belikiewicz.

Plus, get an up-close look at inspiring Quilt National 2013 quilts from world-renowned artists; see the innovative results from our Quilting Arts® “Text Me!” reader challenge; gain a wealth of knowledge from Q & A chats with talented fiber artists Sandy Gregg and Lisa Kijak; and more! Be daring with your art quilts and try out all the techniques and advice from this issue of Quilting Arts®!