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by Jan Bode Smiley (Author)
Add beautiful, unique batiks to your next quilt!
The age-old technique of batik produces up-to-the-minute style. Jan Smiley sets off dramatic batiks with traditional patterns for delightful quilts such as Salt Water Taffy, Malaysian Marketplace, and Cosmic Carousel. Discover what makes batiks so special, and then start planning your own batik quilt creation! - 8 quilt projects mix batiks and commercial fabrics with simple piecing, paper piecing, or appliqué- Tips and advice for making the best use of batiks in your quilts
- Learn to batik your own fabric at home with Jan's easy techniques
- Plus a gallery of vibrant batik quilts, along with construction diagrams to inspire you
Author Biography
Jan Smiley is an author and mixed media artist. She began her artistic life as a quilt maker, and took those skills with her as she crossed over into book and paper arts, where she takes great pleasure in merging the mediums. Jan lives in Fort Mill, SC.
Number of Pages: 96
Dimensions: 0.25 x 10.98 x 8.48 IN
Illustrated: Yes
Publication Date: April 01, 2004
