The Art Of Whimsical Stitching
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| Author | : Joanne Sharpe |
| Publisher | : Penguin |
| Total Pages | : 259 |
| Release | : 2014-03-17 |
| Genre | : Crafts & Hobbies |
| ISBN | : 1620335174 |
A "font" of information on lettering styles! The Art of Whimsical Lettering is an artful instruction book on creating stylized fonts and expressive artwork with personal handwriting skills. Author Joanne Sharpe shows you how to create exuberant and personalized writing styles for your artworkâ€"whether it be a journal, canvas art, or other projects that use text. After an overview of Joanne's favorite tools and surfaces, take a peek into Joanne's personal lettering journal to discover how you too can collect inspiration, hone your lettering skills, and tap into your natural creativity. Joanne then demonstrates twenty art techniques for creating a variety of lettering styles using many different tools. She provides you with fifteen basic alphabets, ranging from simple pen-and-ink renditions to increasingly elaborated texts that reference calligraphy, vintage fonts, and doodle art, among other styles. Joanne also teaches you how to turn prosaic lettering into page art itself, merging text into illustration, or ornamenting words with decorative drawings.
| Author | : Mary Legallet |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 0 |
| Release | : 2019-12-21 |
| Genre | : |
| ISBN | : 9781733946100 |
A guide to all things needlepoint with over 200 needlepoint stitch diagrams and insight from a nationally recognized teacher and needlepoint writer.
| Author | : Lauren Espy |
| Publisher | : Blue Star Press |
| Total Pages | : 403 |
| Release | : 2018-06-12 |
| Genre | : Crafts & Hobbies |
| ISBN | : 1944515798 |
2018 and 2019’s No. 1 Best-selling Amigurumi Book in the U.S.! Explore Amigurumi, the Japanese art of crochet design, with 30 unique and darling patterns. Whether a novice or an experienced crocheter, anyone can pick up a needle and complete these cuddly creations. Author and amigurumi guru Lauren Espy inspires crocheters with her easy-to-follow patterns, pictures, and helpful instructions. Lauren always takes the patterns one step at a time to ensure that your finished product is as cute as the creation on the page! In Whimsical Stitches: A Modern Makers Book of Amigurumi Crochet Patterns, amigurumi is explored through 30 simple, fanciful patterns in a variety of themes, including: • In the Garden • At the Aquarium • Down on the Farm • At the Bakery Brighten a room with flowers that won’t wilt, bring cheer to your table with colorful fruits that won’t attract flies, and add cuddly friends to a baby’s collection of favorite toys.
| Author | : Joanne Sharpe |
| Publisher | : Penguin |
| Total Pages | : 146 |
| Release | : 2018-04-17 |
| Genre | : Art |
| ISBN | : 1440353069 |
Create uniquely artful words with secrets from Joanne Sharpe! Joanne Sharpe--author of the popular book The Art of Whimsical Lettering--has gathered together 55 of her favorite hand-drawn alphabets for this light-hearted collection. Follow simple illustrated steps to replicate each style...no lengthy instructions or extensive practice required. Any "imperfections" only add to their charm! Try your hand at letterforms inspired by feathers, flowers, postage stamps, vintage type, doodles, taxi cabs, chalkboards and more. Equally exciting are the variety of media used, from colored pencils and markers to paints and inks. Looking to add an artful touch to the world around you? These letters are perfect for personalizing anything from family calendars and daily planners to wall art, art journals, cards and one-of-a-kind gifts. You can even use the techniques and inspiration in this book to invent completely original alphabets of your own. With this A to Z guide, there's no limit to the statements you can make! • Awesome alphabets--55 in all, ranging from basic block and stick letters to fanciful illustrated fonts • Beginner-friendly instructions--Each alphabet is broken down into just a few simple steps • Creative variety of tools and media--pens, markers, brushes, inks, paints, colored pencils, fountain pens, cardstock and much more
| Author | : Joanne Sharpe |
| Publisher | : Penguin |
| Total Pages | : 145 |
| Release | : 2016-04-14 |
| Genre | : Crafts & Hobbies |
| ISBN | : 1632502054 |
Paint, Stitch, Play! In The Art of Whimsical Stitching, bestselling author and teacher Joanne Sharpe shares her favorite, go-to methods for creating exuberant stitch art. If you're a sewer or quilter, you'll take your stitching in a new direction with paints, markers, and dyes. If you're a mixed-media artist, you'll learn to embellish your work with stitching. Follow step-by-step instructions and photos demonstrating a dozen inspiring techniques, including collage, stenciling, free-motion stitching, fused applique lettering, needle felting, doodle machine and hand embroidery, and more! Then, transform your custom fabric into playful pillows and bags, art quilts, journals, and other fun and funk-tional projects. Joanne's whimsical artwork and a "sketchbook" of designs you can adapt for your own work round out this colorful, inspirational guide.
| Author | : Cari Buziak |
| Publisher | : Dover Publications |
| Total Pages | : 131 |
| Release | : 2019-02-13 |
| Genre | : Crafts & Hobbies |
| ISBN | : 048682862X |
A Book of the Month Club's Crafter's Choice! Cross-stitch is a traditional hobby — but your designs don't have to be! These more than 130 patterns reflect a modern sensibility, with motifs ranging from trendy to vintage to kitschy, so there's something here for everyone. All are designed to fit into a 6-inch or smaller embroidery hoop, making them quick projects that can be finished in an evening or weekend. If you're feeling ambitious, the small designs can be assembled to form a larger piece. Patterns are organized according to theme: animals; designs, including flowers and snowflakes; home and hearth, consisting of more than 40 patterns that range from a patchwork heart and an antique sewing machine to teapots, a watering can, and variations on "home sweet home"; nature; and charming patterns for special occasions. A brief introductory section offers advice on getting started, tools and supplies, and stitching. "A treat! Cross-stitchers will love this book." — Christian Fiction and More
| Author | : Joanne Sharpe |
| Publisher | : National Geographic Books |
| Total Pages | : 0 |
| Release | : 2017-03-08 |
| Genre | : Art |
| ISBN | : 1440347336 |
Discover the Joy of Doodle Arts and Lettering and Create Your Own Exuberant Art! Energize your soul and soothe your spirit with the fun and colorful doodle and lettering techniques inside Doodle Arts and Lettering With Joanne Sharpe. Using her popular, playful style, Joanne is back with lessons, techniques and ideas all devised to help you incorporate and elevate the humble doodle. Not only will you learn how to doodle, you will learn how to incorporate these simple techniques into your art and lettering styles. Get ready to create inspiring art no matter what your skill level! This follow up to the bestselling The Art of Whimsical Lettering will provide you with inspiration on every page. • The basics of drawing and doodling (you'll learn the importance of pattern, line and shape) • 9 all new alphabets, including Sassy Serifs, Letter Liners and Coloring Book Characters • Dozens of drawing, painting and mixed-media techniques using simple, everyday art supplies like pens, markers and watercolor paints • More than 100 prompts for doodling and terrific ideas for recording and saving your doodles, like decks, journals, and banks So grab a pen and some paper and maybe even some paint, and dabble in these friendly and fun lettering and drawing lessons! As Joanne would say, Just Doodley Do It!
| Author | : Aimee Ray |
| Publisher | : Sterling Publishing Company |
| Total Pages | : 134 |
| Release | : 2007 |
| Genre | : Crafts & Hobbies |
| ISBN | : 9781600590610 |
A guide to embroidering hand drawn designs onto clothing, accessories and home accents. Also, shows how to transfer your own doodles onto fabric.
| Author | : Sue Spargo |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 214 |
| Release | : 2017-10-30 |
| Genre | : Appliqué |
| ISBN | : 9780999390207 |
Full color, highly detailed, step by step instructions for over 70 of Sue Spargo's favorite embroidery stitches.
| Author | : Erin Cox |
| Publisher | : Martingale |
| Total Pages | : 264 |
| Release | : 2015-08-04 |
| Genre | : Crafts & Hobbies |
| ISBN | : 1604686154 |
Fall in love with cheery little birds that add the perfect touch of whimsy to these simple, practical items. The magic happens with a unique style of raw-edge applique that's similar to free-motion quilting, as if you were sketching with thread. Let your creativity soar with 11 quick projects. Get the look of hand embroidery without the handwork--almost all the stitching is done by machine! Stitch patchwork patterns including a pillow, place mat, coaster, tote bag, and small quilts Make personalized gifts for housewarmings, holidays, babies, and birthdays--this technique works well on many types of projects Add crochet edging to several projects if you wish (instructions are included)
