Learn to make stunning quilts that are works of art! 12 quilt designs and projects, featuring step-by-step instructions, helpful diagrams, patterns, and more Approachable introduction to basic landscape art quilting, with a focus on botanicals and animals, for crafters of any skill level Insightful information on tools and art quilting techniques (from fussy cuts to raw edge appliqué), design rules and composition guidelines, and the entire process from start to finish An inspirational gallery of completed landscape-style art quilts is included to give your creativity a jump-start Author Dr. Susan Kruszynski is an award-winning quilted landscape fabric artist and educator who strives to provide both her quilting and college students with fun and easy learning experiences Art Quilts Made Easy is an accessible starter guide that will walk you through everything you need to know to be successful in the craft of art quilting! For both beginner and experienced quilters seeking to learn art quilting techniques, this inspiring and accessible guide is the perfect place to start. Inside this complete introduction to art quilting, you'll explore insightful opening sections with expert insight on how to plan and map out your quilt, design rules and guidelines, basic tools, tips, and the entire art quilting process from start to finish, and you'll soon be ready to begin your first art quilt! Go on to discover 12 art quilt designs and step-by-step projects that slowly progress in size and capture gorgeous botanicals and animals with ease, from a fancy quilted rooster to a bright poppy arrangement. Also included are helpful illustrations and diagrams, quilt patterns and templates, easy-to-follow techniques, tutorials, and an inspirational gallery of completed quilts. Learn tips, tricks, and troubleshooting that will show you how to infuse art quilts with splashes of color that any quilter can achieve! Fussy cutting techniques, thread painting organically, adding color to fabrics, fixing pressing errors, using freezer paper templates, and more, are all covered in detail, along with the quilt construction process from making the quilt sandwich to finishing. Author Dr. Susan Kruszynski is an award-winning landscape quilt artist and educator. She uses her 40 years of teaching to provide a fun and easy learning experience. Susan splits her time between creating original fabric landscape designs, teaching the art of quilted fabric landscaping, marketing fabric art shows, running her Quilting Fabrics in Time business, and teaching at Muskegon Community College.