Plaids & Stripes - Paperback

by Roberta Horton (Author)

Put aside your preconceived notions about grainline, take rotary cutter in hand and join Roberta as she gives you the skills and artistic license to create dynamic new designs using plaids and stripes. She covers grain, weaves, patterns, value and scale and shows how to enliven or calm a composition. Learn to use these concepts in traditional, utility, log cabin, applique, African-American, and contemporary quilts. Then finish off your project with the appropriate set, border, quilting, binding and label. Templates for 12 quilts included.

Author Biography

Roberta Horton is an internationally acclaimed quiltmaker, teacher, and fabric designer. She was selected as one of the "88 Leaders in the Quilt World Today" by Nihon Vogue of Japan. Roberta lives in Berkeley, California.