Art of Modern Quilling: Contemporary Paper Techniques & Projects for Captivating Quilled Designs - Paperback

by Erin Perkins Curet (Author)

The Art of Modern Quilling shows how simple strips of paper can become striking, modern designs for today's home and creative life.

Paper quilling has long been admired for its precision and delicacy, but in this fresh, design-forward guide, modern maker Erin Curet brings the technique into the present. Using just a few basic tools, paper strips, and glue, readers learn how to create graphic forms, sculptural details, and colorful compositions that feel current, intentional, and endlessly adaptable.

Designed for beginners and experienced crafters alike, The Art of Modern Quilling breaks the process down into clear, approachable steps. Readers will learn how to master foundational techniques--then build on them to create finished pieces that feel polished and personal.

• Essential quilling techniques, including coils, scrolls, and shaping methods, explained with clarity and confidence
• Guidance on composition and layering, showing how to combine forms for depth, texture, and visual impact
• Step-by-step projects for home décor, greeting cards, wall art, and giftable designs
• A modern aesthetic throughout, emphasizing clean lines, intentional color palettes, and contemporary styling
• Creative prompts and expert tips to encourage experimentation and help you develop your own approach

With beautifully illustrated instructions and thoughtfully designed projects, this book goes beyond basic how-to, offering a framework for working creatively with paper while maintaining a refined, modern sensibility.

Whether you're discovering quilling for the first time or looking to evolve your existing practice, The Art of Modern Quilling provides the tools, inspiration, and confidence to create paper designs that feel fresh, stylish, and distinctly your own.

Author Biography

Erin Perkins Curet is a paper quilling artist, designer, and instructor who spends the great majority of her time in her northern Michigan studio. From this space of paper goodness, she hand rolls an infinite amount of quilling strips into all kinds of fun things that she shares and teaches through her website, Little Circles (www.littlecircles.net) and runs a small indie line of quilling paper, Culture Pop.