Gwen Marston's New Book - A Common Thread - A Collection of Quilts

  A Common Thread -
A Collection of Quilts by Gwen Marston

Explore a life lived in stitches and witness the aesthetic evolution of a treasured quiltmaking artist. Immerse yourself in the beauty of detailed, up-close photos that will inspire and delight you.

Revel in this dazzling self-curated collection of Gwen Marston's more than five-decade passion for quiltmaking. Her masterful body of work is presented in a single vibrant coffee table book of stunning photography for the first time ever. From her early pieces inspired by Mennonite quilts to her innovative work with applique and texture to her exploration of modern design, Gwen's aesthetic has remained a glorious marriage of freedom in construction, expert use of unexpected colors and negative space, and happy design surprises. See more than 80 quilts representing more than 40 years and a variety styles--all united by a common thread: the artist Gwen Marston.

 The quilt galleries are separated into several categories: Traditional Patchwork, Applique', Liberated Patchwork, String Quilts, and Abstract Quilts in Solids; and feature beautiful images of quilts that span Gwen's career as a quilter, from the 1970s to today.

Here are just a few of the quilts that are highlighted in this amazing woman's portfolio:

Basket with Two Red Birds (detail) 44" x 44" 1998

 

 
Medallion Sampler 58" x 62" 2002

 

  
   Log Cabin on Point 56" x 64" 1992

 

 Red Square IV (detail) 39" x 42" 2008

 

Center Diamond 72" x 72" 1992

Renowned quilter Gwen Marston is a professional fiber artist, author, and teacher who has been exhibiting her groundbreaking work nationally and internationally for more than three decades.
If you are a fan of Gwen's work, this book is a "Must-Have!"

You can find "A Common Thread - a Collection of Quilts by Gwen Marston" on our website: http://www.stitchinpost.com/quilting-sewing-book/modern-quilting.html

Enjoy!

 

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Comments

[janie]

Thanks for letting us know about Gwen's book.
She's a great instructor, full of inspiration and fun! Her quilts are brilliant.