• Cover of A Fiber Artist’s Guide to Color & Design by Heather Thomas
  • Back cover highlighting color theory concepts, fiber art examples, and workshops
  • Table of contents outlining color theory and design principles chapters
  • Table of contents outlining color theory and design principles chapters
  • Tetradic color scheme quilt design example
  • Texture library fabric samples from color theory book
  • Quilt examples demonstrating color value and balance
  • Art quilt “Quilted Cubism” showing three-dimensional cube illusion, with value contrast examples and depth project guidance from Heather Thomas color and design book
  • Blue and white quilt with geometric pattern on a white background
  • Color wheel and scale chart on a page from a book
  • Design balance diagrams showing asymmetrical, radial, and crystallographic balance used in quilting and fiber art design
  • Fibonacci sequence and proportion diagrams with quilt example illustrating scale, balance, and design principles in fiber art
  • Book cover showing colorful quilt design and color wheel inspired artwork
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A Fiber Artist’s Guide to Color & Design by Heather Thomas

A Fiber Artist’s Guide to Color & Design by Heather Thomas

An in-depth, visual guide to color theory and design principles with 12 workshops, charts, and hundreds of fiber art examples.

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A Fiber Artist’s Guide to Color & Design: The Basics & Beyond is an essential reference for quilters, fiber artists, and creative makers who want to understand and confidently use color and design in their work.

In this richly illustrated book, fiber artist, author, and teacher Heather Thomas guides readers through classic color theory and the principles of design in a clear, approachable, and hands-on way. With 208 pages filled with photographs, fiber art examples, diagrams, and illustrations, this book helps artists move beyond intuition and develop a strong visual language.

Heather emphasizes that color is learned experientially. The book combines theory with practice through 12 workshop-style lessons, each offering goals, guidelines, and exercises designed to build confidence and skill. Readers will explore how colors interact, how design elements work together, and how to apply these concepts directly to quilts and fiber art projects.

Whether you are a beginner building a strong foundation or an experienced quilter seeking deeper understanding, this book is an invaluable creative resource that will influence every project you make.

What You’ll Learn

  • Color terminology and color scales

  • Value, dominance, and color temperature

  • Intensity, saturation, and complex colors

  • Harmony, rhythm, and movement

  • Design elements: line, shape, form, texture, size, and scale

  • Design principles: contrast, balance, unity, variety, repetition, and emphasis

  • How to apply color and design concepts through guided workshop lessons

Perfect For

  • Quilters of all skill levels

  • Fiber artists and textile designers

  • Art quilters and modern quilt makers

  • Anyone wanting to improve color confidence and design skills

Product Details

  • Author: Heather Thomas

  • Pages: 208

  • Publish Date: January 31, 2014

  • Format: Softcover

  • Dimensions: 8" × 0.5" × 10.5"

  • Skill Level: Beginner to Advanced

  • Category: Quilting & Fiber Arts / Color Theory / Design

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