Newsletter

2009

Fibreart Montage is now in the warehouse at Dragon Threads and I have books in my studio to sell!!
I am so proud of this book as it is full of beautiful photographs, step out directions, and covers over nine subjects. The reviews on my book have been wonderful and I hope you will think the same after you have read it.
The hardcover is washable and has a spiral binding so you can lay it flat when working. It is 265 pages with a wonderful source guide in the back. I like to offer my readers the sources I use for my materials.
It has more than nine subjects in one book (Getting started, Crazy Quilting, Cottages, Watercolor painting, dyeing fabrics, computer skills, photography, Landscape/Seascape, Patterns, Underwater, Stitch Guide, Source guide) The step out photographs will really give you the confidence to create your own works of art.
It is color throughout with beautiful photographs and illustrations.
Each chapter is headed with a two page spread of photographs I have taken over the years too. These photographs range from tree to doors to beach scenes.
You can order through my website and I will send you an autographed copy asap.
Fibreart Montage is being published by Dragon Threads of Worthington, Ohio.
You can see some of their beautiful books at www.dragonthreads.com

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More News...
Lots of things have been happening!
I have a new Crazy Quilt DVD:
Judith Baker Montano Teaches You Crazy Quilting, produced by
Jane Moxey for C&T Publishing. It was filmed in my new studio in La Veta and it is two hours long. It thoroughly covers my method of piecing, embroidery and embellishments. There is a fun feature in our garden and a segment on my crazy quilt art-to-wear garments and projects.
You can purchase the DVD from me by going to Books and DVDs.

C&T Publishing introduced my new “STITCH TOOL” at the Houston Quilt Market in October and it is flying off the shelves. It has a very long title….”Judith Baker Montano’s Embroidery & Crazy Quilt Stitch Guide” and features 180 stitches and combinations for hand embroidery, silk ribbon embroidery, and crazy quilting.It is small and compact and comes with left and right hand illustrations in a handy stand-up format. You can order the Stitch Tool from me by going to Books and DVDs section.

Robert Kaufman Fabrics introduced my second design line “Botanica” at the Houston Quilt Market. It will be ready for delivery in January of 2009.
“Botanica” is an opulent gathering of colourful designs. There is a wonderful Persian
carpet design, an antique English tile layout that is complimented with a stripe design and big overall floral chintz. There is a beautiful vintage Paisley and a rich, colourful seaweed design. The blender is an amazing Victorian geometric.Botanica comes in three colour ways.
You can go to Robert Kaufman Fabrics for further information.
Be sure to check out our wonderful Radiance line which is 45% silk and 55% cotton,
I chose the colours to compliment my fabric lines. I designed the colors to compliment the “Botanica” line. We have designed a line of embossed cotton velveteen named "Baroque" with a very low nap that is washable.
Also we have produced a wonderful jacquard weave, marbleized cotton which feature a floral and a dot pattern. It is a new series of colors and has a lovely soft feel to it. I am thrilled to work for Robert Kaufman Co. who recognizes the need for Crazy Quilters and the Art Quilters.