Quilt Out Loud (eBook)

Activism, Language & the Art of Quilting

Thomas Knauer (Autor)

eBook Download: EPUB

2023
144 Seiten
C&T Publishing (Verlag)
978-1-64403-323-4 (ISBN)

Infos

Make a (quilted) statement with the help of renown quilt artist Thomas Knauer! Explore methods of using text in quilting to create impactful or whimsical messages.

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Explore language through quiltingHow do letters, numbers, words, and sentences change when used on a quilt rather than a screen or piece of paper? Statement quilts are an emerging trend within the modern quilt movement. Quilt artist Thomas Knauers quilts follow the craftivism movement and emphasize social justice issues. From the most serious to whimsical, Quilt Out Loud teaches techniques for making text a part of the readers quilts. Each chapter focuses on a particular technique, such as raw-edge applique or piecing in Morse code, and explores its conceptual implications.Craftivism is a rising trend where quilters are using text on quilts to make a statement and take part in social movementsExplore methods of effectively incorporating language and data on quilts, whether profound or playfulLearn how to use applique, quilted text, binary numbers, morse code, and more for self-expression

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 25.1.2023
• Zusatzinfo: 388 Illustrations including: - 388 Halftones, Color including Color Photographs.
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Freizeit / Hobby ► Handarbeit / Textiles
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Freizeit / Hobby ► Heimwerken / Do it yourself
• Schlagworte: quilt, quilting, craftivism, craftivist, statement quilt, statement quilts, activism, activism art, activism meaning, craft activism, social justice, social justice issues, social justice art, social justice quilt, social justice quilts
• ISBN-10: 1-64403-323-2 / 1644033232
• ISBN-13: 978-1-64403-323-4 / 9781644033234