The Small Art Quilt, on DVD is now Available for Retail Sales at Amazon.com
La Mesa, California (PRWEB) August 10, 2009 -- No experience is necessary to develop inspiration and techniques for beautiful art quilts. Learn step by step how to create unique and whimsical masterpieces that are meaningful and satisfying, admired and cherished by friends and family.
The Painted Quilt technique, will demonstrate step by step how to take a photograph and create a quilt to honor a cherished pet. Other techniques taught include the Wool Felt technique and the Torn Edge technique.
Jane LaFazio is a great art teacher. Adults and children can all participate and enjoy the results. Gather up some quilting buddies and watch and learn together. This DVD can be used for children's art projects, as art curriculum for the Home Schooled, Scout troops, Camp projects. The possibilities are endless.
Experienced quilters and those with no previous experience, will all enjoy watching and learning from this DVD and sharing with friends and family.
Jane also reveals how she gets her inspiration..and how to create a journal of ideas. She'll list the materials needed and how to embellish your projects. Combine your new skills with sewing, embroidery, beading and many other crafts that you already know. Use your new mixed media skills in exciting and new ways.
Plus, take an Up Close and Personal tour of Janes mixed media quilts and learn specific details on how she created them.
Go to Amazon to buy this DVD (http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000YLOKDS/?tag=wonder0b-20)
Excerpts from Amazon reviews:
"Jane's DVD is great for sparking my imagination. I'm a true beginner in making Art Quilts and the lessons here are very clear and easy to understand."
"I can watch it over and over and find something new each time"
"I can't wait to transform a photo of my cat into an Art Quilt"
"I would recommend this DVD to anyone who is willing to have fun with fabric, paints etc. and I would recommend it to anyone who wants to truly thrill someone with a gift that will be used over and over again."
"My favorite purchase of the year"
"This is also a great DVD for children or teenagers wanting to explore expressing themselves through Mixed Media. With a little supervision (for younger kids) and some simple supplies - let the kids go"
"I would recommend this DVD to anyone who wants to truly thrill someone with a gift that will be used over and over again."
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