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I've always admired Kaffe Fassett so when I saw that this book was available at my local library I just had to borrow it. The colours do not disappoint and his home does not either. It is a continuous creative work in progress but it also looks very comfortable and lived in. I am not a crafty person but thanks to this book I went out and bought a latch hook, some hessian and found the bag of scrap material buried deep in a cupboard and now have a new easy hobby for in front of the TV that cost me less than $10 to get started with. His projects are achievable even for beginners and there is something for everyone. The beauty of this book is that it gives ideas and also an insight into how this fascinating man lives. It is not a specialist book but rather a broad overview of Fassett's interests.

If you're in a design or artistic rut and need something to "jump start" your creative visions again, this book is well worth owning.Fassett challenges all the truisms of decor and many of the fundamental rules of art, and celebrates life and color with his fabulous visual concepts. Savoring each photo in this book... Well, it's like eating the best sherbet in the world, but for your creative spirit.If you want your environment to enrich you and welcome visitors with extraordinary and JUICY colors (and color combinations), it's worth finding a copy of this book. I recently acquired a copy (after being "on the fence" about it for too long... what WAS I thinking...?) and wish that I'd snagged a copy sooner.I honestly can't think of any kind of art or artist that wouldn't be very positively influenced by this book.

This book features photographs of Kaffe Fassett'shome where he apparently does most of his work. Beware, this book is not for the exponent ofmonochromatic themes. Mr. Fassett lives with hisart and the colors in his house explode from thepages of WELCOME HOME.The artist says that "the house is like a constantlychanging set." In fact, his entire home appears to be a working studio. On page eleven there arepictures of the same room decorated in two distinctand different styles, where even the fireplace mantlehas been changed. From the papered or hand painted walls, to the quilts,needlepoint rugs, chairs and pillows, the home aboundsin colors, textures and patterns. It's a treat tojust look at the photographs. If you feel so inclined,the instructions are given for making some of the quilts, rugs and pillows.It's interesting to view the home environment of asuccessful working artist and to see how differentobjects are collected and used as sources of futureinspiration. I particularly enjoyed the pictures ofMr. Fassett's blue and white pottery collection whichis also a favorite of mine. I also liked seeing hisbookcase, which from the point of view of a bookcollector, looked well used and filled with cherishedbooks.The section of the book called Museum Tour, showsvarious exhibits of Mr. Fassett's work as a textileartist. These photographs are from his show at theMinneapolis Institute of Fine Art.I highly recommend this beautiful book.

Absolutely Beautiful. He is a master of color design and employs the essence of the earth with the soul. A keepsake that will be cherished forever.This book is wonderfully written and his work is inspirational. Knowing the fabric choices and patterns are available is great comfort. His work in his home can also be yours.

This book features pictures of his home working areas, his sources of inspiration and the Minneapolis Institute of Arts exhibit which I went to many times; so I got the book as memento of the exhibit and the class on color application that Kaffe taught there a couple of years ago which I was fortunate to attend. Anything he does is terrific as far as I am concerned. The book has quilts and rug patterns which look wonderful. This book was fun for me, as I am always looking for suggestions on how to create a comfortable working area in my very small living space, and liberating ways to work with color. Kaffe will always be my favorite art teacher -- he continues to be great source of encouragement and inspiration.