Mastering Shadow Work Embroidery

Mastering Shadow Work Embroidery
Author: Wendy Schoen
Publisher: Martha Pullen
Total Pages: 100
Release: 2012-01-05
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 9781878048622

Your inspirational sourcebook for everything you need to know about shadow work! Stitchers of all skill levels will be able to achieve stunning results with... Step-by-step instructions featuring Wendy's favorite tools, tips and techniques Clear illustrations that help you see before you stitch Beautiful photographs that highlight stitch details and classic garments Design templates with complete stitch guides Girl's Dress and Boy's Romper patterns with construction how-tos

Stitch Draw

Stitch Draw
Author: Rosie James
Publisher: Batsford Books
Total Pages: 343
Release: 2015-04-16
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1849943060

A guide to figurative stitching with the sewing machine – using the thread and needle almost as a pencil. A look that is growing in popularity, figurative stitch work needs some guidance and a leading exponent of the style reveals the basics but also how to expand your repertoire to really showcase your creativity. The book covers: How to set up your machine; How to tackle drawing (with exercises that will help even those who are afraid to put pen to paper); Transferring drawing to cloth, working with transparency, different surfaces and adding fabrics and colour; Photography, with details on using photographs in textiles; Putting it all together with layering images, playing with scale, repetition and composition. Stunning work by Rosie James and other textile artists who work with figurative stitch are featured throughout the book.

Mastering the Art of Mctavishing

Mastering the Art of Mctavishing
Author: Karen McTavish
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2014-09-09
Genre: Machine quilting
ISBN: 9780974470672

Expanded and completely revised, this book is the perfect companion for longarm, sit-down, or hand quilters to add a simple but beautiful background filler to their quilting repertoire. Dubbed "McTavishing" after its creator, it has become the most popular new design concept in quilting today. As shown in the extensively illustrated projects, McTavishing may be added to any quilt or garment, from wholecloth to contemporary art quilts, and done by hand, domestic machine, or longarm technique. The book's how-to chapters demonstrate the uses of the McTavishing stitch--as an addition to an open quilt block, in a border, to highlight complex applique, to custom tailor a favorite garment, or as part of a larger overall design--while the accompanying DVDs provide lessons from the author. Accompanied by interviews with accomplished hand and domestic machine quilters, this guide offers readers an unparalleled view of the exciting new quilting process. This edition boasts revised how-to chapters, new graphics, new text, and a simpler teaching method. Additional pages feature new quilts and quilters as well as a new section on modern quilting styles.

Threadplay with Libby Lehman

Threadplay with Libby Lehman
Author: Libby Lehman
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 1997
Genre: Embroidery, Machine
ISBN: 9781564772022

Threads - Fabrics - Equipment - Quilt top construction - Ribbon illusions - Sheer stitching - Appliques - Embroidery - Finishing - Blocking a quilt.

Punch Needle

Punch Needle
Author: Arounna Khounnoraj
Publisher: Quadrille Publishing
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2019-05-28
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 9781787132788

Discover a fresh take on a traditional craft in this ultimate introduction to the art of punch needling. Giving this forgotten craft a modern twist is author Arounna Khounnoraj (aka Bookhou). One of Canada's most sought after mentors and creatives, she has caused a social media storm with her beautiful images and videos featuring her modern interpretation of this craft. In Punch Needle Workshop she shows you how to create your own floral and abstract designs, teaches the basic stitches and guides you in mastering punch needling through a stylish collection of 20 homeware and accessory projects. It won't take long to ace, as this is one of the most straightforward crafts to pick up – all you need is your hands, a ball of yarn, some fabric, and a punch needle. Discover how to create stunning cushions, wall art, bags, a blanket and an impressive rug with the help of illustrated step-by-steps, pattern charts and inspirational project photography. Each piece highlights Arounna's beautiful botanical and abstract pattern work, sense of color and combination of stitches, which bring this age-old technique bang up to date. Arounna also shows you how to develop and translate your own designs into beautiful pieces to feature around your home. So once you have mastered the basics, you can begin to design your own creations... the possibilities are endless.

The Art of Bead Embroidery

The Art of Bead Embroidery
Author: Heidi Kummli
Publisher: Kalmbach Publishing, Co.
Total Pages: 114
Release: 2007
Genre: Beadwork
ISBN: 0871162431

An overview of tools, techniques, and materials used in bead embroidery. Includes instructions for twelve step-by-step projects, ranging from beginner to advanced.

Painting with Thread

Painting with Thread
Author: Kit Nicol
Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company
Total Pages: 138
Release: 2003-03
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 9781843400745

In Painting with Thread Kit Nicol has developed an exciting approach to stitch craft that will have wide-ranging appeal. Her exquisite embroidered pictures range from simple landscape scenes using just one or two stitches to raised embroideries incorporating more elaborate techniques such as stumpwork. Kit also borrows freely from other areas of needlecraft, using traditional quilting techniques such as trapunto to give a simple 3-D effect. Packed with useful tips for designing and executing your own embroidered pictures, Painting with Thread is an inspiring book for stitchers of all levels of ability.

The Art of Punch Needle Embroidery

The Art of Punch Needle Embroidery
Author: Marie Suarez
Publisher: National Geographic Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2021-03-09
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1782219021

Discover the delights of punch needle embroidery in this gorgeous practical book, with France's favorite embroiderer and crafter, Marie Suarez. Punch needle embroidery is a traditional technique that came out of the US in the 19th century and is similar to rug hooking. A strand of thread is pushed through loose-weave fabric, making a ‘loop’ on the other side. Repeated several times, this simple action creates a stunning, decorative, tactile design. Starting with the key materials and equipment you'll need, as well as the basic punch-needle stitches and techniques, go straight into making the 20 charming projects inside – including flower-adorned pillows, pretty wall hangings and stylish bags! All the projects are accompanied by beautiful photographs, diagrams to help you work out what to stitch first, and templates for you to trace off for quick-and-easy needle punching.

A-Z of Goldwork with Silk Embroidery

A-Z of Goldwork with Silk Embroidery
Author: Country Bumpkin
Publisher: Search Press Limited
Total Pages: 81
Release: 2015-05-06
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 178126368X

The ultimate reference guides for needleworkers with amazing projects, detailed step-by-step instructions and stunning photographs. This best-selling series covering mainly embroidery but also sewing, knitting and crochet was originally published by Country Bumpkin in Australia and has now been revamped for the modern needleworker by Search Press, with a fresh new design.This book is full of practical expertise on how to create beautiful goldwork embroideries, enhanced with silk embroidery, while conveying the history and tradition of goldwork down the years. There is detailed information about the threads and equipment needed, with clearly illustrated instructions and many hints and tips to help you achieve the best results.