A Workshop with Velda Newman

Discover how to translate the beauty of the world around you into amazing quilts featuring sumptuous colors, shapes, and textures.

"Velda Newman makes sensuous quilts. She translates nature's voluptuous shapes, colors, and textures like no other quilt artist. But Velda is more than a masterful artist, she is also a wonderful teacher. And in this beautiful book, Velda shares her unique methods of working through a series of handsome projects. All quilters need this book in their library." —Jane Sussman, quilt artist, designer, and author

Textile artist Velda Newman helps you find your own path to creativity and self-expression using quilts as your canvas. Take inspiration from everything around you, then learn the three basic design elements—color, shape, and texture—and use them to translate the world around you into amazing works of quilted art!

• six study projects help you learn six different techniques, such as shape and texture stitching, using cheesecloth for texture, how to use paint and watercolor pencils, and more• Advice and tips for working with the different mediums• Learn to bring your instincts and intuition to designing quilts and stretch your skills and talents as you compose richer, more interesting quilts• Velda's incredible quilts will inspire your own creativity

"I have always marveled at the sheer size of Velda's work; in this format, the small textural details are a joy to discover. Velda lets us see how she views the world, and the explanations and photos allow us to add texture and a sense of surprise to our own quilts. Thank you, Velda, for the wonderful book." —Kate Pasquini Masopust, author and quilt artists