This subcategory features the Quilted Inspirations books from the Inspiration Series, a thoughtfully curated collection of PDF e-books designed for artists and crafters seeking fresh ideas for their projects. These books offer a range of beautifully crafted images, serving as starting points for creating small art quilts, fiber art pieces, or paper craft projects. With a focus on artistic versatility, the designs are ideal for techniques such as fabric piecing, top stitching, and embellishment. Work with the images as they are or create your own magic with them in image-editing software. Printed images may be trimmed, sections cut out to use for the broderie perse/applique technique, and even adding more color highlights with colored pencils, fabric paint and pens.
The first books in this series present a variety of images, providing a rich source of inspiration drawn from historical, cultural, and artistic motifs. Whether you are an experienced quilter or exploring new creative paths, the Quilted Inspirations books deliver accessible designs to ignite your creativity and add a touch of elegance to your work.
Work with the images as they are, or enhance them in image-editing software to create your own unique designs. They can be printed in several ways: on store-bought fabric sheets prepared for inkjet printing, iron-on sheets applied to the fabric of your choice, or even fabric backed with freezer paper that you prepare yourself. The images can be trimmed and/or sections cut out to use for techniques like broderie perse or applique, and further customized with colored pencils, fabric paint, or pens to add extra highlights. Please note that an inkjet printer is required for printing directly onto fabric. These images are formatted for 8.5" x 11" paper but are also compatible with the larger-width home printers.
Printing the images onto high-quality art paper opens up endless creative possibilities. Whether used as standalone prints, incorporated into mixed media collages, or as elements for handmade cards, the designs can elevate any project with their elegance and charm. Enhance your printed images further by adding glue-on gems, bits of lace and trims, or additional details using colored pencils, paint, or gel pens. For a creative twist, print the images in grayscale to use as adult coloring book pages—transforming them into a delightful way to personalize with your own colors and style.