The presentation highlights works from his latest projects, including his patchwork quilt, fabric, needlepoint, mosaic, painting and knitting designs. June 2017 kaffe fassett and brandon mably to join us at. June 2017 kaffe fassett and brandon mably to join us at the. Known by millions of knitters who cherish his intricate designs, unique colour palette, and bold graphic aesthetic, kaffe reinvents 24 of his most beloved patterns in his book kaffe knits again 2007.
Kaffe fassett s glorious colour lecture the kaffe fassett lecture is designed to inspire and motivate. Raised in big sur by his mother who was a painter, fassett now resides in london where he designs fabrics with a bold, adventurous sense of color. After the lecture, kaffe will be available to autograph your book and take a. Farm girl vintage 2 book book of the month save 30%. The international charity oxfam asked him to work with povertystricken weaving villages in india and guatemala, to advise on designs that would be more marketable in the west. His presentation highlights work from his latest projects, including his marvelous fabric, needlepoint, knitting, and quilt. The creative duo who have worked together for over a decade in the kaffe fassett studio, will be joining us at the festival of quilts for a book signing in the. Youll leave invigorated by kaffes keen sense of color and able to apply what youve learned to your very own projects. Kaffe talks about colors, whether he uses white, and his new move into batiks. See all books authored by kaffe fassett, including glorious patchwork, and glorious knits, and more on. Extraordinary stitchery designs from the author of glorious knits. His work features an urban, contemporary edge, making it perfect for modern quilts, apparel accessories, or home decor accents. Nov 19, 2012 the american book center is very proud to host the worldrenowned and muchloved american textile designer and artist kaffe fassett.
Kaffe fassettthe worlds most innovative fiber artisttakes on americas most popular handcraft. For everybody who didnt get a place in their workshop, they will be. Eventbrite monterey museum of art presents living in color the color duets of kaffe fassett and erin lee gafill tuesday, may 12, 2020 at miis irvine auditorium, monterey, ca. Shop the latest titles by kaffe fassett at alibris including hardcovers, paperbacks, 1st editions, and audiobooks from thousands of sellers worldwide. Find out about recent projects, travels and releases by signing up to the newsletter here. This book was my first needlepoint adventure and has inspired me to more explorations in color and composition. His work has been commissioned by the british monarchy, american fashion designers, and the royal shakespeare company. Discover book depositorys huge selection of kaffe fassett books online. More irresistible quilt designs from kaffe fassett and other respected designers including liza prior lucy.
Artisan by kaffe fassett for free spirit fabrics fat. Oct 15, 2012 during his third and final stop, at his familys restaurant, nepenthe, in big sur, fassett will be holding a book signing from 122 p. Audiences leave invigorated entranced by kaffes sense and use of colour. Kaffe left the united states after just 3 months at art school and travelled to london in order to paint. Last saturday i had the opportunity to attend a book signing at one of my favorite quilt shops a winwin for me. Kudos to roving reporter cristina shiffman for this delightful hangout with kaffe fassett as he talks about an exhibition of his work, 50 years in colour at aberdeen art gallery. Kaffe fassett colour and inspiration lecture tickets, wed.
Quilts and other works celebrating flowers 01 by kaffe fassett, liza prior lucy isbn. Born in san francisco, kaffe studied painting at the museum of fine art in boston usa. Frank havrah kaffe fassett, mbe born december 7, 1937 is an americanborn artist who is best known for his colourful designs in the decorative artsneedlepoint, patchwork, knitting, painting and ceramics. Sew fabricated, a wonderful quilt shop here in pantego, texas, hosted a book signing for two of my favorite quilting authors, carol staehle and betsy chutchian. Kaffe fassett s brilliant little patchwork, quilting pattern book, new see more like this kaffe fassett s quilts in italy book brand new beautiful. Introducing some of the projects in the book and the inspiration behind the beautiful batik. News from the kaffe fassett studio by brandon mably. Yes thats next wednesday hope to see anyone who can make it into the shop.
The result is a spectacular, original craft book which contains complete directions for 20 quilts, all of which can be reproduced by anyone with even rudimentary sewing. Alex speaks with kaffe fassett about his bold blooms exhibit at houston quilt festival 2016 and the book it is based on. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Kaffe pronounced kayf fassett is a worldrenowned and muchloved. An evening with kaffe fassett lecture quilters corner. An introduction to kaffe fassetts book, sew artisan youtube. He has written numerous bestsellers including kaffe fassetts quilts in italy, kaffe fassetts quilts in morocco, and kaffe fassetts quilts in the cotswolds. Sep 6, 2019 kaffe fassett quilts, fabrics or patterns. Welcome home kaffe fassett, new edition landauer enter the studio of one of the. An introduction to kaffe fassetts book, sew artisan. Living in color the color duets of kaffe fassett and. Make yourself happy, express your inner color wheel. Check the website for details in the events section. Kaffe fassett is full of californian energy and it has a lot to do with his upbringing.
Kaffe fassett book signing in the shop hi everyone. From time to time we produce a short newsletter detailing whats new at studio such as new books, new patterns and designs. Mar 01, 2020 kudos to roving reporter cristina shiffman for this delightful hangout with kaffe fassett as he talks about an exhibition of his work, 50 years in colour at aberdeen art gallery. Kaffe fassett is a luminary in the world of textiles and knitting, spreading the gospel of color in his books and travels. He settled there in 1964 kaffes love of textiles led him to travel extensively. San franciscoborn artist kaffe fassett is a name every quilter knows. Kaffe will sign his autobiography dreaming in color in our. He has written numerous bestsellers including kaffe fassett s quilts in italy, kaffe fassett s quilts in morocco, and kaffe fassett s quilts in the cotswolds. While still a child, fassett renamed himself after an egyptian boy character from the book boy of. Textile royalty kaffe fassett and brandon mably will make a popular return to the festival of quilts this summer. Dive into a special section on the wellness benefits of the craft, catch a glimpse of knittings superstars including bristol ivy, kaffe fassett, diva zappa, caitlin hunter in conversation with howell, or try your hand at loads of howtos. His work has been commissioned by the british monarchy, american fashion designers, and. The american book center is very proud to host the worldrenowned and muchloved american textile designer and artist kaffe fassett. Kaffe fassett fabric kaffe fassett fabric by the yard.
Exhibitions, lectures, workshops and tours by kaffe fassett. Kaffe fassett s most popular book is dreaming in color. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3. Bass artisan design roll kaffe fassett for free spirit fabrics. He grew up in big sur, south of san francisco, on a spectacular stretch of that beautiful windswept coastline in a house which had belonged to orson welles and rita hayworth. The lecture will be followed by a question and answer session and a book signing. Kaffe would like the presentation to start with brandon. The creative duo who have worked together for over a decade in the kaffe fassett studio, will be joining us at the festival of quilts for a book signing in the wake of their new releases quilts in ireland and sew artisan. Audiences leave invigorated entranced by kaffe s sense and use of colour.
There were well over 200 people in attendance and it ended with a book signing. As a result, a range of colourful hand woven fabrics have been produced for use as shirt fabric, bed throws. Kaffe fassett on a research visit to standen this summer. Nov 09, 2015 on the last full day of the retreat, kaffe gave a wonderful lecture on finding inspiration in art, architecture, knits, and how you can find different inspiration all over the world. He made a workshop tour of australia and new zealand. The houston chronicle this book is a gorgeous coffee table treasure but it so much more than the vibrant photos, it is a moving and interesting autobiography and i am so glad it has been published.
As part of this event, you will be able to purchase kaffe fassetts latest book, quilts in the cotswolds, and have it signed. Kaffe fassett is known worldwide for his celebration of colour and pattern, a hallmark that feeds through to all his designs in knitwear, patchwork and needlepoint. Kaffe fassett books list of books by author kaffe fassett. Kaffes love of textiles led him to travel extensively. Kaffe fassett showing 4660 of 75 results 15 products per page 30 products per page 60 products per page 120 products per page. Apr 01, 2010 kaffe fassett, an accomplished painter and designer of textiles, is widely acknowledged as a visionary in the use of color.
The kaffe fassett lecture is designed to inspire and motivate. He is a fabric designer for rowan patchwork and quilting and the primary knitwear designer for rowan yarns. Design inspired by quilts from the american museum in britain kaffe fassett isbn. If you enjoy needlepoint you will love the patterns and inspiration included in this book.
While still a child, fassett renamed himself after an egyptian boy character from the book boy of the pyramid by ruth fosdick jones. For the past 15 years kaffe has been returning to his family home in big sur, california each year to visit his family. This presentation highlights works from his latest projects, including his patchwork quilts, fabric, needlepoint, mosaics, painting and knitting designs. June 2017 kaffe fassett and brandon mably to join us at the show. This is a great older kaffe fassett book, i was excited to be able to find a used copy in great shape at a wonderful price.
During his third and final stop, at his familys restaurant, nepenthe, in big sur, fassett will be holding a book signing from 122 p. Explore books by kaffe fassett with our selection at. Slideshow, talk and book signing with the color duets kaffe fassett and erin lee gafill tuesday 12th may 2020. Mona landers is the shop owner and she opened the shop in april 2014. Tula pink was even here in attendance to see kaffes lecture. Kaffe fassett and erin gafill two person art exhibition. Dreaming in color, book signing with kaffe fassett october 22, 2012. Kaffe fassetts most popular book is dreaming in color. Kaffe fassetts textile designs are influenced by his artistic heritage. Sep 01, 2012 kaffe fassett has led an extraordinary life and is a captivating storyteller with a vivid memory. Kaffe fassett has led an extraordinary life and is a captivating storyteller with a vivid memory. Introducing some of the projects in the book and the inspiration behind the beautiful batik prints used to create them.
The book signing was hosted by a wonderful quilt shop, sew fabricated. On the last full day of the retreat, kaffe gave a wonderful lecture on finding inspiration in art, architecture, knits, and how you can find different inspiration all over the world. Born in 1937, he spent much of his youth in big sur, california, where his parents bought a cabin from orson welles and transformed it into the worldfamous nepenthe restaurant, a gathering place for artists and bohemians. This lecture will take place at the assembly rooms, bennett street, bath ba1 2qh. Kaffe fassett, an accomplished painter and designer of textiles, is widely acknowledged as a visionary in the use of color. The presentation highlights works from his latest projects, including his patchwork. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. Order the latest kaffe fassett collective quilting collection by free spirit fabrics at fat quarter shop.
Kaffe fassett has inspired people across the world with his colourful work in fabric, knitting, needlepoint, patchwork, painting and mosaic. See more ideas about quilts, quilt patterns and quilting designs. The knit vibe a book like no otherwith interviews, patterns, and an indepth look at the knitting community and the creative potential of knitting. Their new book, a treasury of quilts from martingale, is their second book written about the block exchange group, the. Kaffe will be giving a colour inspiration lecture and a book signing at hidcote around the middle of july. Kaffe fassett has 76 books on goodreads with 5888 ratings. Follow kaffe fassett and explore their bibliography from s kaffe fassett author page. The slide show lasts approximately 1 hour followed by a question and answer session and book signing. Slideshow, talk and book signing with the color duets kaffe. For everybody who didnt get a place in their workshop, they will be signing books, from 4 pm on wednesday 19 february. Kaffe fassett backing fabric carpet pastel qbgp001.
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