Utilizing a unique method that combines quilting, dyeing, and stitching techniques, the projects in this book teach intermediate to experienced embroiderers and quilters how to create beautiful landscape quilts. First listing the materials are needed, the guide then goes through the design process, from taking reference photographs of landscapes to composition, identifying the light source, and choosing fabrics and thread to create the scene. Simple dyeing methods are explained, as are ways to transfer designs on to fabric, create a quilt, then layer fabrics to create the various parts of a picture. Free machine embroidery is then used to create the desired effect, with hand embroidery sometimes employed for details. With plenty of information on creating landscape elements such as water, skies, trees, hills and mountains, fields, flowers and buildings, and more, there is also advice on how to depict the four seasons. There are five gorgeous step-by-step projectsAutumn Woodland, Flowers in a Landscape, Mountain Scene, Sunset on Water, and Lavender Fieldand the book is filled with beautiful landscapes to inform and inspire textile artists.

Kathleen Matthews-Saunders has taught art, needlework, and leisure craft classes in machine embroidery, patchwork, and quilting. She teaches at the Royal Forest of Dean College and was the first UK student to qualify as a teacher of Japanese embroidery. Her quilts have won numerous awards—one has been selected for the World Quilt Competition in New Hampshire—and have been featured in many magazines.

A practical and inspiring guide to producing textile landscapes using Kathleen Matthews' unique dyeing, layering and stitching techniques
Five beautiful step by step projects and plenty of inspirational pieces
Full step by step instruction for all the quilting, dyeing and stitching techniques used