Working with Wool

Working with Wool
Author: Sylvia Olsen
Publisher: Sono NIS Press
Total Pages: 328
Release: 2010-01-01
Genre: Coast Salish Indians
ISBN: 9781550391770

Zakka Wool Appliqué

Zakka Wool Appliqué
Author: Minki Kim
Publisher: C&T Publishing Inc
Total Pages: 131
Release: 2020-05-25
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1617459356

Happy-go-lucky meets wool felt appliqué! Enjoy carefree embroidery and colorful wool felt appliqué anytime, anywhere! Admirers of Minki Kim's machine-sewn illustrations will adore her new Zakka motifs in wool, perfect for hand stitching and easy enough for beginners. Sixty-three impossibly cute designs celebrate the best of everyday life, from morning rituals to nature's beauty. Display your work on six heartfelt projects, including a pretty purse, patchwork coasters, and a boxy sewing case. A robust gallery shows ideas for handmade gifts and even more fun ways to decorate your space Hand stitchers, rejoice! Minki Kim's illustrations are finally translated to wool felt More than sixty small, easy-to-stitch designs to embellish your sewing projects Surround yourself with Zakka style with a gallery of ideas, including wall pockets, coin purses, key fobs, tote tags, baskets and drawstring bags, wall art, and covered boxes

Painting with Wool

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.

Raw Material

Raw Material
Author: Stephany Wilkes
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2018
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 9780870719516

"In Raw Material, Stephany Wilkes tells not only her own story, but also that of American wool. What begins as a knitter's search for local yarn becomes a dirty, unlikely, and irresistible side job. Wilkes become a certified sheep shearer and wool classer, working at the very first step in the textile supply chain, ultimately leaving her high-tech job for a new way of life considered long dead in the American West."--Provided by publisher.

Modern Crewel Embroidery

Modern Crewel Embroidery
Author: Jo Avery
Publisher: C&T Publishing Inc
Total Pages: 115
Release: 2021-10-25
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1644030586

Stitch a modern crewelwork sampler Rediscover crewel embroidery with colorful wool and cheerful designs sure to brighten any home. Jo Avery invites stitchers of all levels to take on this traditional heritage art and make projects that pop! Create texture and dimension using wool thread and felt appliqué. Stitch up flowers, honeycombs, fish, and so much more. Embroiderers, cross-stitchers, and curious crafters looking to expand their skill set will enjoy the range of hand stitches and instructional illustrations accompanying each design. Relax and unwind with this hands-on art form! 15 fresh designs breathe new life into traditional crewelwork embroidery Beginner friendly! Basic and more advanced embroidery stitches with complete illustrations Create pincushions, pillows, wallhangings, hoops, and more

The Wool Embroidery Collection

The Wool Embroidery Collection
Author: Gail Rogers
Publisher: Milner Craft (Paperback)
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2004
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 9781863513340

"With exotic silks and truly beautiful coloured wools, this book provides an adventure into the wonderful world of wool embroidery. In many designs the embroidered wool is enhanced by metallic threads, the sheen of silk ribbon, and the extra dimension of beads"--Page 4 of cover

Wool Appliqué Folk Art

Wool Appliqué Folk Art
Author: Rebekah L. Smith
Publisher: C&T Publishing Inc
Total Pages: 167
Release: 2015-07-01
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1607059703

14 folk-art projects that celebrate American heritage with wool appliqué. Savor the richness and beauty of wool appliqué—its texture, depth, color, and design. Well-known, award-winning folk artist Rebekah L. Smith will ignite your passion for Americana home decor with her simple and elegant designs. Hand stitch 14 folk-art projects, each with full-size patterns and step-by-step instructions. Appliqué pillows, bed toppers, and table runners from woven wools, felted wools, and wool felt—upcycling at its finest! Staying true to early decorative arts, the antique color palette and nature-inspired designs translate seamlessly to many modern living spaces. • 14 wool felt appliqué projects include bed covers, wall hangings, and table runners • A guide for beginners, seasoned stitchers, traditional quilters, embroiderers, textile artisans, and general crafters • Instructions on finding and repurposing wool Praise for Wool Appliqué Folk Art “I particularly liked the 14 updated traditional projects in Rebekah's book, which included bed covers, wall hangings and table runners. Her designs are very appealing. There is something in this book for everyone, from beginner to seasoned stitcher.” —The Canadian Quilter

Jaana Mattson's Landscapes in Wool

Jaana Mattson's Landscapes in Wool
Author: Jaana Mattson
Publisher:
Total Pages: 128
Release: 2021-02-28
Genre:
ISBN: 9780764361265

Award-winning fiber artist and teacher Jaana Mattson's needle-felted landscapes explore fresh territory. See how with this beautiful resource for beginners and practicing artists alike. Enjoy inspiration from 50 fascinating photos of the artist's original works, together with five step-by-step tutorials for a satisfying introduction to basic landscapes. Mattson, who creates entirely dry-felted textiles with a simple handheld tool, shares her one-of-a-kind painterly, impressionistic approach of blending and layering techniques guided by color theory and an understanding of the fibers. Learn how wool works as a material, how to make the best use of tools as you work with the dry-felting-only techniques, and the color and composition basics you need for planning successful landscapes in wool. The projects include Vibrant Field, Thunderhead, Moon Shadow, Birch Lake, and Lone Oak.

Wool Appliqué Heirlooms

Wool Appliqué Heirlooms
Author: Mary A. Blythe
Publisher: C&T Publishing Inc
Total Pages: 161
Release: 2015-06-15
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1617458163

“Fans of handmade crafts will find much to enjoy in this slim but lovely volume . . . Wool lovers won’t be able to pass this one up.” —Publishers Weekly Add warmth and texture to your home with wool appliqué. Sewing in the popular folk-art style, you’ll stitch fifteen projects, including thirteen heirloom-worthy table mats and two versions of an Advent calendar. Learn how reverse appliqué brings depth and color to your handwork without the bulk of additional layers. This guide offers advice on choosing and using wool (even scraps!), plus valuable techniques and tips for wool hand stitchers. Make heirlooms your family will treasure Be inspired by beautiful styled photos with seasonal themes Choose the best tools and get advice on stitches

The Work of Wool

The Work of Wool
Author: Carol Palmer (School teacher)
Publisher:
Total Pages: 259
Release: 2018
Genre: Felt work
ISBN: 9780473437596