Adventures In Design

After leaving her career in the educational field to become a homemaker in 1974, Joen became interested in quiltmaking and textile art. During a span of 15 years, she created commissioned textile art for private clients and corporations. Her work is included in collections throughout the world. As a guest lecturer/instructor on the subject of colour and design, Joen has taught throughout the United States and in England, Ireland, Scotland, Canada, Germany, the Netherlands, Taiwan, Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa. Joen is the author of 12 previously published books and products, and the owner of JWD Publishing, a pattern company that publishes quilt-related patterns. She enjoys photography, reading, travelling, and spending time with her family. For more information visit Joen's website at www.joenwolfrom.com or her pattern company's website at www.jwdpublishing.com.

Mar 12As always the team at C&T Publishing have pulled out all the stops. This book is a visual guide to over 150 quilts, activities and exercises. It's the equivalent of a double back flip, a somersault and a high jump rolled into one. Learn, study and experiment is the philosophy of this book. As designers, we are always trying to improve. There are examples of work from different quilt artists, so you are sure to find work that inspires you. Some of the work is breathtaking. I liked Setting The Stage with all its design tips. The activities will set you on track and help you understand the processes involved. Anyone looking to improve their quilt art would benefit enormously from this book. I'm just going to mention a few favourite artists whose work is featured : Gloria Loughman, Ludmila Aristove, Norma Shlager, Sue Benner, Margarete Steinhauer, Paula Nadelstern, Janet Steadman and Robin M. Haller. Superb choice of works to demonstrate the theories.