Good topic...I am a beginner. I figured it would be best to learn different techniques via patterns at first before going off on my own.. However, I've noticed I'm starting to avoid sewing because of the restrictions of following a pattern and I start thinking> hmm, What If I just use paint to highlight it here or there..or..what if I actually fuse the quilt design to canvas and hand stitch...or.. what if I use embroidery thread here or there..I'm also starting to stare at my graph paper and dream up different patterns lol... Am I just a dreamer?... Do I need a drafting book?..Do I just hate the math but love the fabric colors?..Am I just being drawn to being a Mixed Media Quilter lol...Like many of you, I'm really enjoying this journey and am really curious as to where it will take me..
I was going to order 2 books..One on fabric painting and one on drafting..
Does anyone have a book on drafting/learning to design..That they would highly recommend? So many books out there, make a girls head spin lol