Custom Quilting Designs: Reference Books

[quilterscafe]

I came across these books and was wondering if anyone has used them as a source of design inspiration for custom quilting designs. When I look at the cover illustrations they sure do remind me of some fancy quilting designs I've seen out there:

1.) Handbook of Ornament, Franz Sales Meyer

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0486203026/ref=wl_it_dp/002-4563596-6874417?ie=UTF8&coliid=I3RDACPV4ITB9W&colid=1IPHICG0F0UAR

2.) 2,286 Traditional Stencil Designs, H. Roessing

(This one looks particulary good.)

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0486268454/ref=wl_it_dp/002-4563596-6874417?ie=UTF8&coliid=I22EPWCLBOOGXH&colid=1IPHICG0F0UAR

3.) Ornamental Borders, Scrolls and Cartouches in Historic

Decorative Styles, Syracuse Ornamental Co.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0486254895/ref=wl_it_dp/002-4563596-6874417?ie=UTF8&coliid=I1NIN8GX6E0507&colid=1IPHICG0F0UAR

4.) 800 Classic Ornaments and Designs, Ernst Gunther

http://www.amazon.com/Classic-Ornaments-Designs-Pictorial-Archive/dp/0486402614/sr=11-1/qid=1162923117/ref=sr_11_1/002-4563596-6874417

5.) 700 Victorian Ornamental Designs, F. Knight

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0486402657/ref=wl_it_dp/002-4563596-6874417?ie=UTF8&coliid=I1WQC9DYC4A4AF&colid=1IPHICG0F0UAR

6.) 1,100 Designs and Motifs from Historic Sources, John Leighton

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0486287300/ref=wl_it_dp/002-4563596-6874417?ie=UTF8&coliid=I1NNNMRM2HLW9U&colid=1IPHICG0F0UAR

Kathy

[quilterscafe]

Oh my goodness did that come out terrible, so sorry, I'll try again:

Custom Quilting Designs: Reference Books

I came across these books and was wondering if anyone has used them as a source of design inspiration for custom quilting designs. When I look at the cover illustrations they sure do remind me of some fancy quilting designs I've seen out there:

1.) Handbook of Ornament, Franz Sales Meyer

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0486203026/ref=wl_it_dp/002-4563596-6874417?ie=UTF8&coliid=I3RDACPV4ITB9W&colid=1IPHICG0F0UAR

2.) 2,286 Traditional Stencil Designs, H. Roessing

(This one looks particulary good.)

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0486268454/ref=wl_it_dp/002-4563596-6874417?ie=UTF8&coliid=I22EPWCLBOOGXH&colid=1IPHICG0F0UAR

3.) Ornamental Borders, Scrolls and Cartouches in Historic

Decorative Styles, Syracuse Ornamental Co.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0486254895/ref=wl_it_dp/002-4563596-6874417?ie=UTF8&coliid=I1NIN8GX6E0507&colid=1IPHICG0F0UAR

4.) 800 Classic Ornaments and Designs, Ernst Gunther

http://www.amazon.com/Classic-Ornaments-Designs-Pictorial-Archive/dp/0486402614/sr=11-1/qid=1162923117/ref=sr_11_1/002-4563596-6 874417

5.) 700 Victorian Ornamental Designs, F. Knight

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0486402657/ref=wl_it_dp/002-4563596-6874417?ie=UTF8&coliid=I1WQC9DYC4A4AF&colid=1IPHICG0F0UAR

6.) 1,100 Designs and Motifs from Historic Sources, John Leighton

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0486287300/ref=wl_it_dp/002-4563596-6874417?ie=UTF8&coliid=I1NNNMRM2HLW9U&colid=1IPHICG0F0UAR

Kathy

[Mary Beth]

When I took Dawn Cavanaugh's classes she had books like these that where totally inspiring. I think they would be great designs to use for trapunto or maybe even just as designs in blocks and half square triangles.

[sewingupastorm]

Those look really great! Thank you for shareing I might have to take a closer look at getting some of those as I am always on the lookout for ideas.

[quilterscafe]

Thanks Mary Beth, I've seen a few reference citations to old out of print botanical studies and embroidery books that other quilters seem to have borrowed from for those fabulous floral/urn designs in their quilting. I'm not a free hand drawer so I need lots of help! I'll definitely give it a try.

[GERRY]

I realy must get that stencil book..........

Thanks Kathy

[ffq-lar]

Dover Publications is a great resource for design ideas. Lots of coloring books, floral pictures, cartoons, animals, geometrics, art nouveau, celtic--anything you may need or want. Also they are very inexpensive. They have lots of clip art with CDs included. If you order more than $50 the shipping is free. I ordered 12 different books--some for $1.98-- and it was just over $50. Give them a peek online or order a catalog. I needed bird designs for a quilt and it was an invaluable resource. Give them a look.

Linda R

[quiltmonkey]

This is an interesting topic for me right now. I am going to check into these books....

However, I have a question and would LOVE you all's advice on some DVDs or Videos that I should purchase for longarming so I can get an idea on developing skills. I am hoping I can get my longarm early next year, but I wanted to start watching the DVDs and videos now to kinda get me introduced to it.

I did a web search and found DVDs and videos put out by professionals but I would really like your advice. THANKS!! Have a great day, everyone.

Shana (in really chilly Alaska) Brrrr!!

[Mary Beth]

Shana,

I had the same question, and have been building my library every since. Do a search on this site for DVD's or videos. This topic has come up several times. I cannt recommend any because I have purchased 2 of Linda Taylor's and I have Designs with Lines, by Pam Clarke, but I have not had the opportunity to sit down and watch them. Good luck in your search.