Fly Me to the Moon: An Art Quilt Journey

When the Apollo astronauts went to the moon, the whole world watched. When the Fly Me to the Moon art quilt challenge went out, it went global. This book showcases the curated results of that call for entries: 179 art quilts by over 130 artists from 8 countries, expressing their interpretation of the space program and all things lunar. Walk down memory lane or discover the story of the missions for the first, but most importantly, enjoy a trip to the moon and beyond without the time and rigors of space training. As you travel into space, meet the astronauts, hum the tunes, and listen to the artists tell you about their pieces. Find endless inspiration and discover what the moon is really made of: cotton, thread, crystals, paint, ink, tulle, and crocheted lace. AUTHOR: Susanne Miller Jones began quilting after retiring from teaching. She has a second multi-faceted career as fiber artist, curator, and author. Susanne and her husband, Todd, live in Potomac Falls, Virginia, near their two children, and enjoy travelling. SELLING POINTS: . An inspiring survey of art quilts inspired by the moon landing and celebration of the Apollo missions, astronauts, and all things lunar. . A collection of 179 mixed media fiber art pieces created by artists from 8 countries 195 colour and b/w images