Fabric + Paint + Thread = Fabulous
Fabric + Paint + Thread = Fabulous

Author: Pat Durbin

Publisher: Martingale

Published: 2009-12-08

Total Pages: 172

ISBN-13: 1604686561

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If you're ready to take your quilting skills to the next level, this is the book for you! Pat's innovative techniques for painting, free-motion quilting, and embellishing allow you to expand your artistic horizons and make breathtaking art quilts. First you'll paint on fabric to make a simple landscape background. Then the excitement begins! You'll use thread to "paint" astonishingly realistic trees, leaves, and more onto stabilizer, cut out the motifs, and apply them to the quilt. With five projects to choose from, there's plenty of inspiration for your next quilt.

Thread Painting Made Easy
Thread Painting Made Easy

Author: Terry White

Publisher: American Quilter's Society

Published: 2007-10-04

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781574329506

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Longtime quilter Terry White shares all the tips and tricks she has gleaned over the years for using thread to add texture and excitement to quilts. White's encouragement will have quilters jumping into the wonderful world of machine thread painting.

Creative Thread Sketching
Creative Thread Sketching

Author: Deborah Wirsu

Publisher:

Published: 2023-03-21

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780645449495

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Begin an exhilarating journey into the world of drawing and painting with thread and your sewing machine. Thread sketching is a fascinating craft - but where do you begin? This fully revised and illustrated Second Edition of 'Creative Thread Sketching' guides you through everything you need to know. From equipment and tools, fabric selection and setting up your sewing machine, to free motion stitching techniques and problem-solving, this friendly guide shows you how to put all the pieces together. Learn how to create a wide variety of stunning stitched textile art for your home or friends. Popular textile artist, author and blogger Deborah Wirsu includes six free, illustrated projects to help get you started with this comprehensive introduction to creating stunning textile art using fabric, thread, and a domestic sewing machine.

Fabulous Fabric Paint
Fabulous Fabric Paint

Author: Franke;Day-Wilde

Publisher:

Published: 2009

Total Pages: 160

ISBN-13: 9781919992211

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Fabric painting is a forgiving craft, allowing you to add your personal touch when you apply paint to textiles. This title is filled with fresh ideas for this evergreen craft and gives a modern take on a timeless pastime.

Tucks, Textures & Pleats
Tucks, Textures & Pleats

Author: Jennie Rayment

Publisher: J R Publications

Published: 1994

Total Pages: 124

ISBN-13:

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Suitable for both the beginner and expert neddlewoman, this book is filled with practical diagrams and simple instructions for creating textural samples. Explore the world of weaving, scrunching, tucking and pleating; unravel the mystery of the bias bobble; and discover the delights of trumpets and the origami twist. The book includes an illustrated section on finishing techniques in addition to extensive suggestions for design development.

Miniature Needle Painting Embroidery
Miniature Needle Painting Embroidery

Author: Trish Burr

Publisher: Milner Craft (Paperback)

Published: 2015-02

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781863514705

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Annotation. Trish has always been fascinated by miniature art and for years has had a yen to try and embroider smaller pieces. There is something so endearing about little paintings with all the detail and form of a larger piece, not to mention the fact that they are much quicker to stitch! Here she has compiled fresh and appealing designs that depict the pretty, romantic illustrations typical of the Victorian and post-Victorian eras. Each project is accompanied by a detailed thread diagram which shows exactly which colour should be used and where. The small size of the designs allows for great flexibility in their final usea such as group framing, making up into cushions, book covers, quilt squares, needle cases, box lids, tote bags, pockets on clothing and so on.

Pet Portrait Embroidery
Pet Portrait Embroidery

Author: Michelle Staub

Publisher: C&T Publishing Inc

Published: 2021-11-25

Total Pages: 147

ISBN-13: 1644030152

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Learn the art of thread painting from Instagram sensation Michelle Staub Cats and dogs seem to always have a paw planted firmly in our hearts. Capture the life in their eyes and the texture of their fur with a unique embroidered pet portrait! Insta-famous artist Michelle Staub puts a modern spin on thread painting with her easy-to-learn approach. Get started with 4 basic embroidery stitches, and follow the detailed tutorials to hone your skills. Capture awe-inspiring details of your pet with lessons in full-color thread painting or go clean with a simple line drawing—the choice is yours. Learn to personalize your art piece with names, dates, and decorative accents. With 20 sample patterns to customize, you can easily recreate any breed! Paint stunningly realistic pet portraits with just a needle and thread Try your hand at two styles—minimal outlines and incredible full-color renderings Make it modern with floral garlands, personalized banners, and crisp lettering Start today with 4 easy stitches and 20 customizable projects

Simply Fabulous Fabric
Simply Fabulous Fabric

Author: Angie Franke

Publisher:

Published: 2009-06-15

Total Pages: 144

ISBN-13: 9781920268251

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The focus of this book is on decorating fabric, with loads of inspiration and ideas for crafters, teachers, quilters, fibre artists and anyone who is fascinated by textiles. Stunning photographs illustrate how off the peg items can be zhooshed up and plain lengths decorated for any purpose, including material for quilting fat quarters. Popular author team Monique Day-Wilde and Angie Franke use clear, step-by-step presentation to demonstrate the layering of the featured techniques creating rich, sumptuous effects. The enthusiastic and descriptive writing style will wet your appetite and encourage even the absolute novice to play and experiment.

Fabulous Fabric
Fabulous Fabric

Author: Laura Scott

Publisher: DRG Wholesale

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 184

ISBN-13: 9781592170173

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Beautiful home decor items, made with great fabrics, that don't require threading a sewing machine! The chapters go room by room through your home. Tackle redoing just one room at a time, but before you begin browse through the entire book. Ideas in one chapter may suit a room covered in a different chapter.

Fabric Surface Design
Fabric Surface Design

Author: Cheryl Rezendes

Publisher: Storey Publishing, LLC

Published: 2013-06-28

Total Pages: 321

ISBN-13: 1603428720

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Sensational sewing projects demand fabulous fabrics! Fiber artist Cheryl Rezendes shows you how to create an astonishing array of surface designs, simply and safely, using textile paints and printing ink. She covers a wide variety of techniques: stamping, ancient Japanese Shibori, silkscreen, soy wax and flour resist, image transfer, marbling, nature printing, foils and metal leaf, and more. Step-by-step photographs illustrate every technique, and Rezendes includes innovative suggestions on how to combine and layer techniques for stunningly original results.