Well have our favourite fabric ranges, bespoke quilt kits, wendy. Material obsession is a patchwork shop with a focus on using contemporary fabrics and traditional designs to make spectacular quilts. Material obsession patchwork, fabrics, designs by kathy. Classes,clubs and open sewing times are also offered on our calendar. Contemporary quilt designs, and material obsession two. Each of the pairs of quilts in this gorgeous new book by quilters kathy doughty and sarah fielke springs from a single idea or shared moment of inspiration. Sarah fielke is a quilter, teacher, designer, and author of six successful quilt books including material obsession and material obsession 2. Our specialty is designer fabrics, wool, notions and many precuts.
In material obsession 2, the popular duo presents more than 20 new quilts done in their trademark style. Material obsession loving these quilts love that blue background. Contemporary quilt designs, and making quilts with kathy doughty of material obsession, and more on. She is also the founder of material obsession sydney, australias most popular quilt shop, author of five books, and currently a fabric designer for free spirit fabrics. Stating that each quilt is but a starting point for a new quilt, this joyful book making quilts with kathy doughty of material obsession showcases 21 patterns inspired by the intense colors of australia and invites you to recreate them in your own voice. They explain how anyone, even those who dont think they are creative, can confidently choose colours and patterns to create bold, easytomake quilts. Quite a number of people including me brought material obsession with them and it is definitely one that i recommend even if just to look at the pictures, teehee. She was inspired by a quilt called maple leaf rag in sarah fielkes book material obsession 2.
Material obsession firm showcases twentyone patterns inspired by the colors of australia and invites quilters to recreate them in their own style. We have moda fabric, riley blake, henry glass and more. Youll find quilts you love and quilts you dont like at all. She encourages you to discover in each quilt what appeals to you. Sarah fielke, modern quilting, material obsession, fresh quilts, hand quilting, quilt fabric, fabric design, quilting, craftsy, craftsy instructor, scrap quilts. In material obsession, doughty and fielke present 23 vibrant quilt patterns that appear fresh and modern, but are often based on traditional designs. Author kathy doughty encourages you to discover what appeals to you in each quilt. Material obsession two features practical, userfriendly patterns for attractive, contemporary quilts 21 projects in total includes projects suitable for both novice and experienced quilters a detailed techniques section complete with stepbystep photographs provides a visual guide. In these books, which have been published in four languages, she inspires quilters to be more creative, find their own style and step outside their comfort zone. In material obsession, doughty and fielke present 23 vibrant quilt patterns that appear fresh. Gypsy kisses quilt by kathy doughty in material obsession 2. Sarah fielkes the seasons in the book she coauthored with kathy doughty.
This one is coauthored by sarah fielke and has a foreword by kaffe fassett. She has coauthored two hugely successful quilt books material obsession. See more ideas about quilts, quilt patterns and scrappy quilts. Right now the quilt is hanging in my quilt roomwhich is a bit messy as im packing for a weekend quilty retreat. Anyone familiar with either of these ladies and their quilting knows that their books are filled with beautiful photography and a variety of interesting projects, mostly contemporary quilts with a strong traditional influence. He is the author of 15 books, which have sold over a million copies worldwide. This month i am looking at material obsession 2 by kathy doughty and sarah fielke. More modern quilts with traditional roots by sarah fielke and kathy doughty 2010, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. Kathy doughty books list of books by author kathy doughty. Stitch your story paperback abrams the art of books. About the authors sarah fielke and kathy doughty are the owners of material obsession, a popular patchwork shop in sydney.
Believing that each quilt is but a starting point for a new quilt, kathy doughty shares 21 of her patterns and invites you to recreate them in your own voice. See more ideas about quilts, quilt patterns and quilting designs. And sarah fielke and kathy doughty have been feeding that fascination ever since the publication of their first book, material obsession stc craft, 2009. The most common material obsession material is glass. They encourage quilters to use bold patterns and unusual color combinations, and to trust their instincts rather than follow.
I also have a bare trees pattern designed by carolyn friedlander which i may start next winter. We are a darling quilt shop located in the historic district of medina, ohio. Based in australia, sarah has designed eight quilting fabric collections. In material obsession 2, the popular team presents more than 20 new quilts in their trademark style, combining fresh, modern fabrics with traditional designs. We love kaffe, tula pink, moda, art gallery, as well as sue spargo wool and eleganza threads. Many years ago she visited material obsession and taught us all how to needle turn. The cover quilt is a good start to the book as it is very appealing. Modern quilts with traditional roots by sarah fielke and kathy doughty 2009, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. I find the patterns to be pretty poorly written compared with other quilt books i own. This book was recommended by a friend at my local quilt guild and im absolutely. Little about us my material matters is a friendly, helpful quilt shop with a bright side. Featured designer kathy doughty of material obsession.
Kathy doughty and sarah fielke, owners of the popular quilting shop material obsession in sydney, australia, bring an unconventional spirit to a traditional craft. They encourage quilters to use bold patterns and unusual color combinations, and to trust their instincts rather than follow rigid rules. Material obsession kathy doughty and sarah fielke, owners of the popular quilting shop material obsession in sydney, australia, bring an unconventional spirit to a traditional craft. They explain how any quilter, novice or seasoned, can create striking variations of their own by seeking inspiration from both the. Sarah fielke is a quilter, teacher, designer and author. Some people need encouragement that, yes, they do each have their own creative soul and that is what making quilts with kathy doughty of material obsession does so well. Feb 14, 2019 explore clyounts board material obsession quilts on. Spot the dots on fabric bolts for 10%, 15% or 25% discount per metre. By nature, quilters are fascinated by fabric, color, and pattern. Tell us a little about the person behind the name and the team that helps her tick. I wrote this book elated at having found methods and technique that. Material obsession, contemporary quilt designs by kathy. Kathy doughty owner of the popular quilting shop material obsession. Making quilts with kathy doughty of material obsession.
Kathy and sarahs first book, material obsession, published in 2009, was probably my first whiff of. See all books authored by kathy doughty, including material obsession. Each of the paired inspiration quilts is very different, yet they started with the same idea, block, pattern or piece of fabric. Material obsession is one of the first books written by kathy doughty. Each of the pairs of quilts in this gorgeous book springs from a single idea or shared. Material obsession book modern quilts with traditional. Featured designer kathy doughty of material obsession may 01 2016 2 comments our featured designer for may is known for her eclectic style and innovative techniques. Each of the pairs of quilts in this gorgeous new book by qu. Material obsession, contemporary quilt designs by kathy doughty. Patterns from making quilts with kathy doughty of material.