Do you have trouble choosing fabric colors for your quilting projects? Does the final color composition look different than you anticipated? Below is an excerpt from the book The Process by Debra Gabel of Zebra Patterns about choosing color. The Process has many more tips and tricks about design and design elements. You can use this color guide for quilts, crafts, home decor and even personal
Here are three actual pages from my book, The Process, where I attempt to explain what goes on inside my creative brain. A fascinating place, although occasionally a little crowded!
This book walks you through how I approach creating unique projects, covering the principles of design in a clear, simple, and hopefully painless way. Color, balance, proportion, composition… all those fancy design terms that sound complicated but really don’t have to be.
Of all the instructional books I’ve written, I consider this my most comprehensive guide to the creative process. And at a very modest price, I think it’s a pretty terrific investment in your imagination! Great for quilters but fantastic for any creative.
I believe The Process deserves a permanent spot in every creative person’s book collection. Right next to the fabric stash you swore you weren’t going to add to. I like to get to the point. This books brings you most of the design elements with conscience, short instruction along with simple images to support the text.
It also makes a wonderful gift for a creative friend. After all, inspiration is meant to be shared. Unlike your favorite fabric scissors. Those are strictly off-limits! Click on any image to get more details.
HERE’S HOW
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