Colorful Batik Panel Quilts shows you how to make bold, graphic, and joyous art quilt projects and home décor using batik panels created by Indonesian artisans! 3 step-by-step projects , plus an inspirational photo gallery of 24 quilts - Easy-to-follow instructions for embellishing with borders, beading, free-motion quilting and more - Step-by-step guide to 15 hand stitches is included - Learn how to use batik fabric panels created by Indonesian artisans in traditional quilt settings, or turn them into works of art Explore the many creative possibilities of working with fabric panels with this inspirational book as your guide! Talented fabric artist Judy Gula shows how to use hand-made batik panels in traditional quilt settings, or turn them into works of art with the addition of embellishment. The creative journey begins with an introduction to Judy's design process, and then moves on to 3 easy step-by-step projects and a gallery tour of 24 stunning art quilts. With Colorful Batik Panel Quilts , you'll learn how to make one-of-a-kind art quilts and home décor with instructions for embellishing with borders, beading, free-motion quilting, and more—plus a step-by-step guide to 15 hand stitches! "...shows how to embellish Indonesian hand-made batik panels to turn Fair-Trade fabrics into one-of-a-kind art pieces for your home." --Sew Karen-ly Created, Quilting Blog "Sew Karen-ly Created, Quilting Blog" With "Colorful Batik Panel Quilts" even the most novice of quilting enthusiasts will learn how to make one-of-a-kind art quilts and home decor with instructions for embellishing with borders, beading, free-motion quilting, and more -- plus a step-by-step guide to 15 hand stitches! --Midwest Book Review "Midwest Book Review" Colorful Batik Panel Quilts shows how to make bold, graphic and joyous art quilt projects and home décor using batik panels created by Indonesian artisans. Readers can explore the many creative possibilities of working with fabric panels with this inspirational book as their guide. One-of-a-Kind Fiber Art Enter the world of bright, colorful batik panels with artist, author and teacher Judith Vincentz Gula. Judith's passion for vivid and intricate panel designs inspires beautiful art quilts and home décor that celebrate the fair trade movement. She shows you how to apply your own personal vision and creativity to make bold, graphic and joyous projects in Colorful Batik Panel Quilts . "There are so many inspiring projects and original ideas in this book that your creative juices will be overflowing." — Liz Kettle, co-author of Fabric Embellishing Explore the many creative possibilities of working with fabric panels and embellishments with this inspirational book as your guide. Fabric artist Judy Gula is the owner of Artistic Artifacts in Alexandria, Virginia, which sells products for sewing plus a full range of supplies and materials for fiber art and embellishment. Judy loves to share her wealth of knowledge and textile travel experience with quilt guilds and art groups. She finds inspiration in new and vintage materials, her interactions with other artists, and in surprising and unexpected experiences. Judy's lectures and workshops highlight how today's artists are using materials from many different disciplines to create mixed media collage work and fiber art.