Starting with nothing but fabric and a photo for inspiration, learn to create Photo-Inspired Art Quilts.

Author and art quilter Leni Levenson Wiener and Nancy Zieman, give you the tools you need for the entire process - from composition to bound and finished piece - to help you develop your own artistic voice.

Learn how to: Explore the elements of a good design, and bring them to your own work;
Develop a pattern for your art quilt from a photograph;
Create a fabric collage:
Add details with self-expressive thread painting and raw edge appliqué:
Finish your quilt with the right edging.

There's more to an art quilt than technique. Leni offers creative advice and practical tips straight from the artist's studio, that have an immediate impact on your quilt compositions.

Photo Inspired Art Quilts will get your started on creating artistic quilts of your own design by giving you:
10 of Leni's photo patterns to get you going;
18 creative exercises to build your art quilting skills;
Notes from Nancy - sidebars and notes from sewing and craft expert Nancy Zieman sprinkled throughout, offer more expert advice!