Use color and thread to create the quilting of your dreams!
From
supporting character to star of the show, it's time for thread to have
its shining moment! As machine quilters know, thread color can
dramatically affect the look and mood of your quilt. By using color
theory and solid design principles, you'll learn what specialty threads
in different weights will make your motifs stand out the most against
your fabric. Add subtle interest to patchwork or go big with contrasting
pops of color. With gorgeous wholecloth quilts and more as examples,
you'll get free-motion tips and tricks to boost your quilting
confidence. The author's “Impractical Color Wheels” to thread choice
will help you learn the rules, if only to break them. The choice is up
to you!
- Thready or not! Learn how color, thread, and motif come together in machine quilting
- Compare actual quilted color wheels on a rainbow of various background fabrics
- Make your quilting a design element with solid quilting tips and color fundamentals