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This inspirational and simply gorgeous book of photographs presents the work of 40 of the most creative and talented art quilters in the world. It features approximately a dozen quilts for each artist, sumptuously spread over ten pages; the book is 414 pages in all. The pieces showcase the leading techniques in contemporary quilting and present an array of themes, including portraits, nature, abstraction, realism, and political commentary. Commentary is provided by renowned curator Martha Sielman, executive director of Studio Art Quilt Associates. Fully international in scope, the book includes quilters from the United States, Canada, France, Russia, Switzerland, South Africa, Italy, England, Australia, the Netherlands, South Korea, Norway, Israel, and Japan. This vibrant follow-up to the hugely successful Masters: Art Quilts stands all on its own as an essential keepsake volume to be treasured or with the first book as an irreplaceable set for a lifetime.

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A beautifully photographed book that is equal parts eye-candy and reference tool, worthy of being read and flipped through again and again--and at over 400 pages, there can be no doubt that you will find something new and inspiring each time. - Quilting Arts Magazine In this second edition of Masters: Art Quilts, Sielman has assembled works from some of the finest, most sophisticated and provocative quilt artists from around the globe to create a book that every art quilt aficionado will want to keep for inspiration and reference. Whether you are a quilter or someone who admires fiber art, you will definitely want this timeless treasure for your shelves! - Pokey Bolton Great - it's an encyclopedia of major quilt artists. This is a book to savor over several evenings and then dip into over and over again. This is a wonderful and extensive collection of some of the best of our time. An important addition to an art book collection. - Elizabeth Barton As a participant in the history of the art quilt movement, reading this book was like visiting old friends, seeing past work and appreciating the recent work and innovation of the artists. Sielman's introductions for the artists are brilliant and offer concise glimpses about the creativity of the artists. These master artists incorporate time-honored hand stitching, along with complex surface design and use of alternative fabrics, offering visual delights on every page. Snippets of their creative thoughts connect the maker with the viewer. Masters: Art Quilts, Vol. 2 is a must have on your book shelf to visit over and over again. Bravo to Lark Books for continuing this series of books on the Art Quilt. - Yvonne Porcella<p> I enjoyed the first volume in the series, but I think I like this one even more. Lark Books wisely had Studio Art Quilt Associate's executive director Martha Sielman return to curate the second volume after her monumental work in 2008 with volume 1. The well done photos and interesting narrat

In this second edition of Masters: Art Quilts, Sielman has assembled works from some of the finest, most sophisticated and provocative quilt artists from around the globe to create a book that every art quilt aficionado will want to keep for inspiration and reference. Whether you are a quilter or someone who admires fiber art, you will definitely want this timeless treasure for your shelves! - Pokey Bolton, Founder of Quilting Arts Magazine, Editorial Director for Interweave As a participant in the history of the art quilt movement, reading this book was like visiting old friends, seeing past work and appreciating the recent work and innovation of the artists. Sielman's introductions for the artists are brilliant and offer concise glimpses about the creativity of the artists. These master artists incorporate time-honored hand stitching, along with complex surface design and use of alternative fabrics, offering visual delights on every page. Snippets of their creative thoughts conn

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About the Curator: Martha Sielman is the executive director of Studio Art Quilt Associates, the nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing art quilting. She is the curator of Masters: Art Quilts, Volume 1, and she has written for The Crafts Report and SAQA Journal and appeared on the HGTV show Simply Quilts. Her pieces have been featured in American Craft and on the cover of Art Calendar. She lives in Storrs, Connecticut.

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