Wood Mosaic Projects: Classic Quilt Block Designs in Wood

Description

Discover a fresh, new woodcraft that consists of cutting and piecing together wooden quilt blocks to make 5 elaborate yet accessible wall hangings! Wood Mosaic Projects covers the basics every beginner needs to know for reinventing traditional quilt designs from wood. Featuring tips on selecting patterns, cutting pieces to fit snuggly, adding color, and putting it all together, this exciting new hobby is intriguing, original, and sustainable! Author and artist Troy Murrah is a passionate carpenter that has created this unique artform to pay homage to his late mother, Judy Murrah, who was a renowned quilter as the VP of Education and Administration of Quilts Inc.

Troy Murrah holds a BFA in Studio Art from the University of Texas, Austin. He has 20+ years working in production and set design, building and designing recording studios, and saving up material (wood, metal, doors, window frames, etc.) leftover from these jobs along with discarded cabinetry and shelving left on the roadside.

If you are looking for an addicting new hobby and a fantastic creative outlet this guide will get you started. Whether you are a beginner woodworker or well seasoned in the workshop, you will find satisfaction in the plans available in this book. -- "Britt of @britt.builds, Woodworking Artist" Mosaic as an art form has been around for thousands of years in all cultures. This book is a great source to learn this fascinating ancient art and inspire you to create your own wooden mosaics using Troy Murrah'a valuable guidance. -- "Larisa Safaryan, Wood Symphony Gallery"