The Fabric Makes the Quilt

Discover how to tap into your own creativity and produce a quilt uniquely your own, no matter your skill level.

“At last—a book that explains in clear simple terms how a quilter can be more creative. Roberta’s personal design rules are great, even for a beginner quiltmaker. You will never see fabric in the same way again.” —Vickie McKenney, quilt shop owner in Edmonds, Washington

With The Fabric Makes the Quilt, Roberta Horton tackles creativity. What is it? How can you become a more creative quiltmaker? Clear guidelines and concrete suggestions are given to put you onto the path of creativity. Let Roberta help you to see your fabric in a brand new way. Learn how the fabric itself can tell you what to do, how indeed it makes the quilt if you learn how to listen.

Roberta is well-known for her ability to convey to others insightful information about how to use color and fabric in quilts. Writing in an easily understood style, this accomplished teacher simplifies and cuts right to the heart of the matter.

· Learn to buy and use exciting fabrics

· View more than one hundred quilt photos that explain Roberta’s design principles

· See how to use favorite old tools of the trade in a new way

· Use traditional methods as well as new ones to create your quilts

“Fabricholics rejoice! This book provides the verbal and visual stimulation needed to develop and expand your creativity. With a wealth of detail, Roberta shares the secrets of “inventivity,” and leads the reader toward freer, more confident use of many types of textiles. Her international experiences lend valuable insights to her recommendations. Read this book with your fabrics and scissors nearby!” —Mary Coyne Penders, international teacher, lecturer, editor and writer from Vienna, Austria