Stitching Pictures

Author: Sandeep Jandu
Publisher: A&C Black Visual Arts
ISBN: 9781408131343
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
A gorgeous and inspirational book, showing how to create pictures with thread. Increasing numbers of textile artists and designers now use thread to draw with, on a wide range of mixed-media - including paper, flat fabric, manipulated fabric, various resistant materials including ceramics - experimenting with stencils and stitching, combining stitch with monoprinting, using both hand and machine stitch, and using everyday materials such as baking paper and newspaper to create one-off pieces. Packed with wonderful examples of work by contemporary makers, this book shows how to design and develop your own work using needlework, paper, print, sketching, and stitching.

Stitched Pictures

Author: Linda Miller
Publisher: The Crowood Press
ISBN: 0719840384
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 469

Book Description
The renowned embroiderer Linda Miller brings the art of machine embroidery to life in this beautiful book. Packed with practical advice and over 200 photographs, each chapter guides you through all the skills and techniques needed to make an array of exciting machine-stitched pictures. There are six projects featuring different textile techniques, including solidly-stitched machine embroidery, working with found objects and reverse fabric appliqué. It also provides you with the confidence and knowledge to use your sewing machine as a drawing and painting tool.

Pet Portrait Embroidery

Author: Michelle Staub
Publisher: C&T Publishing Inc
ISBN: 1644030152
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 147

Book Description
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

Painting with Thread

Author: Kit Nicol
Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company
ISBN: 9781843400745
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 138

Book Description
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.

Jill Gordon's Cross Stitch Pictures

Author: Jill Gordon
Publisher: David & Charles
ISBN: 9780715315972
Category : Cross-stitch
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Jill Gordon, best known for her vivid portrayals of nature through her tapestry designs, now recreates her observations in cross stitch.Fourteen stunning new designs reflect Jill's unique interpretations of the natural world, encompassing animals, landscapes, gardens, fruit and flowers. With the whole fabric worked, the images produced are as full and vibrant as nature itself. Striking zebras quench their thirst at a shimmering savannah watering hole, and brightly coloured macaws inhabit the tropical beauty of a rainforest. Watchful owls are illuminated by moonlight, while a lizard lazes the day away in a succulent cactus garden of exotic aloes and yucca. Cows are found grazing beneath the blossoms of a summer orchard, and topiary hedges and trees adorn a formal garden. Jill's own watercolour sketches, from which she has taken the designs, offer extra inspiration.While many scenes are finished as simple framed pictures, Jill shows how easily the stitching can be transformed into eye-catching and unusual items to adorn the home. A wall hanging, footstool and box lid insert are just a few of the exciting ideas featured. Step-by-step instructions accompany every project, while the comprehensive techniques section includes hints and tips for successful stitching. However the finished work is displayed, these designs are guaranteed to bring the beauty of the outside world into any home.Jill Gordon started stitching and painting in 1971, producing her nature inspired art as beautifully in textiles as she does in watercolour. While designing kits for the John Lewis Partnership, she also produces her own needlepoint kits under her own name.Jill lives in Waterhouses, Staffordshire.

Butterfly Stitches

Author: Catherine Redford
Publisher: C&T Publishing Inc
ISBN: 1617459879
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 75

Book Description
Beautify with butterflies! Appliqué and embroidery designs for nature lovers Let your creativity take flight with a rainbow of embroidered butterflies! Internationally recognized teacher Catherine Redford shares her passion for embroidery and embellished wool appliqué. Embroidery, appliqué, or a combination of both? The choice is yours, as you customize 12 designs for 36 unique looks! With delicate details, these winged beauties will inspire you to start your next sampler quilt, pillow, or small project. With an overview of materials, basic stitches, and a robust gallery of ideas, you'll be ready to unwind and enjoy the soothing practice of hand stitching! Embroider and appliqué butterflies with renowned teacher Catherine Redford Inspiring projects! A gallery of electrifying ideas to ignite your creativity Relax with pretty, portable hand-stitching projects and meditative stitches

Interactive Panoramas

Author: Corinna Jacobs
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 3642186653
Category : Computers
Languages : en
Pages : 249

Book Description
Explores the range of techniques for the production of digital interactive panoramas and object movies Details of all the necessary steps involved in panoramic photography Professional tips and tricks from a professional photographer and web designer

Photography at Sea

Author: Patrick Roach
Publisher: A&C Black
ISBN: 1408112027
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 161

Book Description
Whether a sloop under full sail or a cruising speedboat leaving huge bow waves in its wake, there are seemingly impossible factors for photographers at sea to contend with: hard to reach angles, a spray-filled atmosphere, fast-moving targets and an unstable platform. One of the world's top marine photographers provides expert advice in this full-color illustrated guide that explains the secrets to composing and getting the best shot and most dramatic effects for absolutely amazing sea photographs.

Picture It in Cross-Stitch

Author: Jo Verso
Publisher: David & Charles
ISBN: 9780715394854
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 132

Book Description
Step-by-step advice on designing unique embroideries. Includes a series of patterns to be used on a mix-andmatch basis.

Simply Stitched

Author: Yumiko Higuchi
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781940552224
Category : Cross-stitch
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
"Classic embroidery motifs are made new with fresh color combinations using cotton and wool thread"--Back cover.