In the Company of Fiber Artists

Author: Tamara Poff
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780998459028
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 178

Book Description
Written for beginner through expert level rigid heddle weavers, this groundbreaking book presents interviews with 8 nationally and internationally known fiber artists to inspire personal expression. Included are experts in fiber sculpture, continuous strand weaving, surface design, knitting, hand dyeing, crochet, floor loom weaving, and eco-fashion. With 16 original patterns, the weaver will find novel ways to achieve new heights in their work.

Fibershed

Author: Rebecca Burgess
Publisher: Chelsea Green Publishing
ISBN: 1603586636
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 289

Book Description
The Cost of Our Clothes -- The Fibershed Movement -- Soil-to-Soil Clothing and the Carbon Cycle -- The False Solution of Synthetic Biology -- Implementing the Vision with Plant-Based Fibers -- Implementing the Vision with Animal Fibers and Mills -- Expanding the Fibershed Model -- A Future Based in Truth.

Color and Texture for the Rigid Heddle Loom

Author: Tamara Poff
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780998459011
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 120

Book Description
In her 2nd book of lessons and wearable patterns for the rigid heddle loom, Tamara Poff takes you "beyond the rectangle" once again to get bigger and better results from your little loom. With 12 flattering designs for sizes small to 3x, skill levels range from easy to complex. You'll find multiple options to suit varied tastes and skill sets using 12"-24" looms. Although some patterns add knitted or crocheted embellishments, alternate instructions are given for non-needlecrafters. You'll explore detailed guidance on color theory and fiber selection, enhanced weave structures, specialized garment finishing options, and common roadblocks. For the adventurous, there are ideas to customize for your own designs. The author applies knowledge and empathy to the #1 question of new rigid heddle enthusiasts, "What can I weave with?" employing extensive photographs, charts, and illustrations.

Felt Fabric Designs

Author: Sheila Smith
Publisher: Batsford
ISBN: 9781849940443
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 128

Book Description
The basic ingredients of wool, lightweight woven fabric and a variety of fibres and yarns can be combined in a myriad of ways to create beautiful one-off pieces of felted fabric. This useful and inspirational book is a collection of felt 'recipes' to help you make all sorts of felt fabrics, from light and airy Nuno felt, suitable for delicate projects such as wedding veils, to heavier, more durable fabrics that you can use to make handbags and other hardwearing items. It explains how to use layered fabric and felt, create interesting shaped edges and incorporate beads and other embellishments to enhance your work. Each 'recipe' contains full step-by-step instructions to enable you to create a stunning, unique piece of fabric. Suggestions are given for possible uses for each fabric, from evening wear and accessories to items for the home. Illustrated with stunning examples of felt fabrics and items that have been made with them, this book is a handy sourcebook to help you create a huge range of different felted fabrics for your textile-art projects.

Weaving

Author: Katie Treggiden
Publisher: Ludion Publishers
ISBN: 9789491819896
Category : Hand weaving
Languages : en
Pages : 223

Book Description
Celebrates the revival of weaving with works by influential and contemporary weavers from around the world - An inspiring book for lovers of textiles, interiors and design. Weaving is a centuries-old craft with a fascinating history, and one that continues to evolve. It is being revitalized today by designers, artists and modern craftspeople all over the world: from wall-hangings and carpets to art installations and technological tours-de-force. Weaving - Contemporary Makers on the Loom presents a survey of this vibrant revival, with profiles of over twenty contemporary weavers: Alexandra Kehayoglou, for example, designs breath-taking natural landscapes (for the likes of Dries van Noten), while Daniel Harris makes textiles for famous clothing brands using nineteenth century looms. Brent Wadden weaves beautiful, museum-standard fabrics. The book includes beautiful images of their studios, work and inspiration. Author Katie Treggiden's essays explore the craft's relationship with themes such as emancipation, migration and new technologies. The Bauhaus weaver Anni Albers is also discussed at length and this is a reference for everyone involved in textiles today. Weavers included Alexandra Kehayoglou Allyson Rousseau Brent Wadden Christy Matson Daniel Harris Dee Clements Dienke Dekker Eleanor Pritchard Erin M. Riley Genevieve Griffiths Hermine Van Dijck Hiroko Takeda Ilse Acke Jen Keane Judit Just Karin Carlander Kayla Mattes Lauren Chang Rachel Scott Rachel Snack Swati Maskeri Tanya Aguiniga

Creating Sketchbooks for Embroiderers and Textile Artists

Author: Kay Greenlees
Publisher: Batsford
ISBN: 9780713489576
Category : Design
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Today the embroiderer’s sketchbook, ideas book or journal embraces a range of exciting possibilities. It includes initial concept material, design, colour work, textile samples, stitches and three-dimensional pieces. Beautiful in itself, the embroiderer's material can also provide inspiration for more developed work. This is the first book to show students, general embroiderers and other textile artists how to make the most of their sketchbooks, showcasing examples from leading textile artists such as Audrey Walker, Rozanne Hawksley, Amanda Clayton and Ruth Issett. Illustrated with sketchbook pages through to finished textile pieces. The book covers: Purposes of a Sketchbook: exploring and storing; investigation and ideas; research and collecting; experimentation and development; recording and analysis Different Approaches: drawing and collage; stitch and fabric; surface inspiration; pattern/colour/texture; design elements as starting points; models and maquettes; 3-D work; sketchbook work for its own sake; exploring concepts Making a Start: things to include; building confidence; when to use a sketchbook; don’t be afraid to… Presentation, Materials, Tools, Techniques

Wen Redmond's Digital Fiber Art

Author: Wen Redmond
Publisher: C&T Publishing Inc
ISBN: 161745270X
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 131

Book Description
Fine art meets fabric! Compose, create, and print innovative art quilts starting from your own digital photographs—even those from your phone! Well-known fiber artist Wen Redmond starts with the tools and equipment you'll need—any image editing software and a standard inkjet printer—and teaches you to alter images, print them on a variety of fibers, and accentuate them with stitching. With a sense of adventure, even a beginner can apply these techniques to create new and innovative works of art. - Transform your photographs into matchless works of art with mixed-media techniques and quilting - Explore inkjet printing on almost anything! Design with fabric, paper, and other substrates - Get photo editing, layering, and printing tips from respected fiber artist and teacher Wen Redmond - Learn new approaches to digital printing—perfect for quilters, fabric and paper artists, digital artists, mixed-media artists, photographers, art teachers, and more

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

Fabric Surface Design

Author: Cheryl Rezendes
Publisher: Storey Publishing
ISBN: 1603428119
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 321

Book Description
Presents step-by-step instructions for creating surface designs on fabric using textile paints and printing ink, and includes tips on such techniques as stamping, silkscreen, image transfer, marbling, and Japanese shibori.

Creative Thread Sketching

Author: Deborah Wirsu
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780645449495
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
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.