Fun with Fibers
| Author | : Pattie Donham |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 36 |
| Release | : 2002 |
| Genre | : Fiberwork |
| ISBN | : 9781574214734 |
Fun With Fibers
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Creative Cloth Explorations
| Author | : Patti Medaris Culea |
| Publisher | : Quarry Books |
| Total Pages | : 128 |
| Release | : 2011-02-09 |
| Genre | : Crafts & Hobbies |
| ISBN | : 1616735309 |
Introduces new, creative techniques for the fiber journaler, scrapbooker, doll maker, beader, and sewer through fairy-inspired projects. This book is the fifth installment on making creative cloth fiber arts from popular art doll designer, fiber artist, and workshop instructor Patti Culea, following Creative Cloth Doll Making, Creative Cloth Doll Faces, Creative Cloth Doll Couture, and Creative Cloth Beaded Dolls. This book builds on the previous four by delving into how to make fun and elaborate-looking projects using the same old materials in a new and unique way. Readers will learn to make flat figures, fabric books, and a fairy-style fan. Culea covers the basics and provides new techniques–such as using Shiva paint sticks and stencils, working with silk rods and waste, and using lace and trims as a frame–while teaching you to how create a flat figure doll, memory journal with embellished cloth pages, and a beautiful fan. Professional tips, ideas for embellishments, cutting-edge techniques, and complete patterns for all the projects are included.
Painting with Wool
| Author | : Dani Ives |
| Publisher | : Abrams |
| Total Pages | : 211 |
| Release | : 2019-03-26 |
| Genre | : Crafts & Hobbies |
| ISBN | : 1683355156 |
Learn how to needle felt and create stunning works of fiber art to wear, hang on the wall, and more with this guide and collection of sixteen projects. Painting with Wool is the introductory and must-have text for fiber artists and other crafters looking for a new and exciting art form to explore. Increasingly popular, Dani Ives’s style of needle felting uses wool fibers and a felting needle to layer and “paint” embellishments for pieces that are bursting with texture and depth. Whether you want to decorate a tote or garment, or create frameable artwork, Painting with Wool is the guide to everything you need to know—including the tools required, the basic techniques, and how to get started. For fiber lovers who want to broaden their skills, needle felting is an easy, therapeutic form of self-expression that offers beautiful, unique results. Ives is a pioneer in this art form and a skilled instructor who makes learning this craft fun and approachable for all.
Inventive Weaving on a Little Loom
| Author | : Syne Mitchell |
| Publisher | : Storey Publishing, LLC |
| Total Pages | : 297 |
| Release | : 2015-11-14 |
| Genre | : Crafts & Hobbies |
| ISBN | : 1603428518 |
Rigid-heddle weaving is simple to learn, is easy to master, and offers a lifetime of possibilities to discover! Inventive Weaving on a Little Loom covers everything rigid-heddle weavers need to know about the craft, from the basics — how to select a loom, set it up, and get started — to a wide variety of fun techniques that yield beautiful results. Begin by exploring a variety of weave structures, including finger-manipulated laces, tapestry, and color play with stripes, plaids, and multicolor yarns. Then move on to more complex designs and irresistible projects, from pillows and curtains to bags, shawls, and even jewelry. Explore warp-face patterning, weft-pile weaving, weaving with fine threads, woven shibori, shadow weave, and the textural effects you can create with different yarns and with wire and conductive thread. Everything you need to know is here, with fully illustrated step-by-step instructions to ensure success.
Wen Redmond's Digital Fiber Art
| Author | : Wen Redmond |
| Publisher | : C&T Publishing Inc |
| Total Pages | : 131 |
| Release | : 2016-12-01 |
| Genre | : Crafts & Hobbies |
| ISBN | : 161745270X |
Fine art meets fabric! Compose, create, and print innovative art quilts starting from your own digital photographs—even those from your phone! Well-known fiber artist Wen Redmond starts with the tools and equipment you'll need—any image editing software and a standard inkjet printer—and teaches you to alter images, print them on a variety of fibers, and accentuate them with stitching. With a sense of adventure, even a beginner can apply these techniques to create new and innovative works of art. - Transform your photographs into matchless works of art with mixed-media techniques and quilting - Explore inkjet printing on almost anything! Design with fabric, paper, and other substrates - Get photo editing, layering, and printing tips from respected fiber artist and teacher Wen Redmond - Learn new approaches to digital printing—perfect for quilters, fabric and paper artists, digital artists, mixed-media artists, photographers, art teachers, and more
The Field Guide to Fleece
| Author | : Carol Ekarius |
| Publisher | : Storey Publishing |
| Total Pages | : 233 |
| Release | : 2013-08-27 |
| Genre | : Crafts & Hobbies |
| ISBN | : 1612121780 |
With this compact portable reference in hand, crafters can quickly and easily look up any of 100 different sheep breeds, the characteristics of their fleece, and the kinds of projects for which their fleece is best suited. Each breed profile includes a photograph of the animal and information about its origin and conservation status, as well as the weight, staple length, fiber diameter, and natural colors of its fleece. This is a great primer for beginners, and a handy guide for anyone who loves working with fleece.
Mixed Fiber Macramé
| Author | : Chantel Conlon |
| Publisher | : Page Street Publishing |
| Total Pages | : 360 |
| Release | : 2020-11-24 |
| Genre | : Crafts & Hobbies |
| ISBN | : 1645671070 |
Take Macramé to the Next Level with Simple Weaving Techniques and Colorful Fibers Weave color and creativity into your macramé art with 24 fresh projects featuring on-trend techniques and fun fibers. Ribbons, raffia, roving and more bring an inspired twist to this ever-popular craft, and Chantel Conlon is your guide to this modern approach. She’ll teach you to macraweave eye-catching wall hangings, knot elegant plant hangers with pops of color and make your own stylish home décor, like pillows, rugs and more. You’ll be amazed at just how simple it is to create incredible macramé pieces no one else has seen before. Packed with step-by-step instructions and photos, everything you need to make stunning creations is here in one place. New knotters will appreciate the detailed knot guide, beginner-friendly tutorials and information on how to set up your workspace. Meanwhile, experienced fiber artists will be excited to dive into advanced techniques and a seemingly endless variety of colors and fibers. With a vast array of captivating designs like the Zahra Chandelier, Triple Threat Plant Hanger, Might as Wool Macraweave and Under the Sea Wall Hanging, get ready to have your friends and family gushing over your trendy handwoven home décor.
The Fleece & Fiber Sourcebook
| Author | : Carol Ekarius |
| Publisher | : Storey Publishing |
| Total Pages | : 449 |
| Release | : 2011-06-01 |
| Genre | : Crafts & Hobbies |
| ISBN | : 1603427112 |
This one-of-a-kind encyclopedia shines a spotlight on more than 200 animals and their wondrous fleece. Profiling a worldwide array of fiber-producers that includes northern Africa’s dromedary camel, the Navajo churro, and the Tasmanian merino, Carol Ekarius and Deborah Robson include photographs of each animal’s fleece at every stage of the handcrafting process, from raw to cleaned, spun, and woven. The Fleece & Fiber Sourcebook is an artist’s handbook, travel guide, and spinning enthusiast’s ultimate reference source all in one.
Fit, Fun and Fabulous
| Author | : Dr. Kathleen A. Hartford |
| Publisher | : BalboaPress |
| Total Pages | : 145 |
| Release | : 2011-05-20 |
| Genre | : Health & Fitness |
| ISBN | : 1452533873 |
You now hold in your hands the key to becoming Fit, Fun and Fabulous at Any Age. By the time you complete the steps outlined in this 12-week rejuvenation program, you will be well on your way to enjoying a healthier, more vibrant life. Learn why you have stubborn weight gain in your stomach, hips and thighs, why you or your loved ones suffer with high blood pressure, high cholesterol or osteoporosis, and how these conditions are related to accelerated aging. More importantly, learn how to stop and even reverse the accelerated aging process that can rob you of your longevity and vitality. Following the Fit, Fun and Fabulous lifestyle approach will bring you in line with the same lifestyle approaches supported by the: National Institute Health Arthritis Foundation American Heart Association American Cancer Society American Diabetes Association Your health is now in your hands with this all-inclusive program. Reclaim your biological youth, vibrant health and robust energy for a lifetime!
Yarnitecture
| Author | : Jillian Moreno |
| Publisher | : Storey Publishing |
| Total Pages | : 241 |
| Release | : 2016-08-23 |
| Genre | : Crafts & Hobbies |
| ISBN | : 1612125212 |
Create your dream yarn! Discover the pleasures of designing and building custom-made yarn by spinning it yourself, choosing everything from color to feel and gauge. Jillian Moreno leads you through every step of yarn construction, with detailed instructions and step-by-step photos showing you how to select the fiber you want (wool, cotton, silk, synthetic), establish a foundation, and spin a beautiful yarn with the structure, texture, and color pattern that you want. In addition to teaching you the techniques you need for success, Moreno also offers 12 delicious original patterns from prominent designers, each one showcasing hand-spun yarns.
