Beading Artistry for Quilts

Author: Thom Atkins
Publisher: C&T Publishing Inc
ISBN: 1607055848
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 255

Book Description
Use beads and simple stitches to create magnificent texture and dimension on any quilt. Learn everything you need to know about the best supplies and techniques to get breathtaking results. Dozens of images throughout the book illustrate the limitless possibilities for designing your own spectacular beaded quilt.

First-Time Beading on Fabric

Author: Liz Kettle
Publisher: Landauer Publishing
ISBN: 1935726277
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 130

Book Description
First-Time Beading on Fabric teaches nine beading techniques in nine easy lessons. Seed stitch, moss stitch, couching, backstitch, bugle beads, stacks, fringe, picot edge and peyote stitch. After practicing the beading stitches and techniques on the quilt sampler or stitch book, you will be ready to create the unique Beaded Garden Quilt to showcase your new skills. Equipment and supplies list, charts, bead shapes, threads, needles, bead mats and trays. Complete, clear and concise step-by-step instructions and how-to. Hundreds of color photographs throughout.

Textile Artist: Small Art Quilts

Author: Deborah O'Hare
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 178221450X
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
An inspiring look into the world of creative textile-making, illustrated with beautiful textile pieces. This inspiring book guides the reader through Deborah's creative and inventive textile work: from painting fabrics and building textures to embellishing with hand and machine stitching. This book contains a wealth of inspiration for any textile artist, showing them how to create gorgeous, textured pieces of art.

Stamp Artistry

Author: Rice Freeman-Zachery
Publisher: Quarry Books
ISBN: 9781610594653
Category : Rubber stamp printing
Languages : en
Pages : 156

Book Description
Rubber-stamping is one of the most exciting artistic techniques because its applications are virtually limitless. No matter what medium they work in, artists and decorators continue to find new and exciting ways to incorporate rubber-stamping into beautiful, one-of-a-kind creations using simple techniques. Stamp Artistry showcases the innovative techniques and cutting-edge materials being used in stamping. This collection of creative projects will inspire you and teach you how to combine stamps with fabric, leather, beading, clay, metal, glass, and more to create artwork for every part of your life. Covering the gamut of rubber-stamping know-how -- from basic tools to professional tips to an extensive resource listing -- as well as complete step-by-step instructions for every project, this how-to guide is a must have for artists who want to incorporate the latest techniques and trends in their work. Book jacket.

Daily Beauty

Author: Cécile Trentini
Publisher: C&T Publishing Inc
ISBN: 1607056860
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 260

Book Description
It s true just a simple item from your make-up bag can put the perfect touch on your quilt! Cecile Trentini s featured quilt of 365 blocks (one for each day of the year) celebrates the extraordinary beauty of ordinary life with perfectly round and richly embellished cotton cosmetic pads. Take advantage of the pads small scale and soft surface to experiment with a variety of stitching styles, plus mixed-media and surface design techniques. Soak up unique inspiration with hundreds of gorgeous variations on a theme. Give new life to leftover ribbons and lace, buttons and beads, sequins and tulle, and more!"

Masters

Author: Martha Sielman
Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
ISBN: 9781600591075
Category : Art quilts
Languages : en
Pages : 420

Book Description
A pictorial showcase of the work of 40 contemporary art quilt masters from around the world. Up to a dozen quilts by each artist are shown, along with commentary by each artist.

Modern Fabric Art Bowls

Author: Kirsten Fisher
Publisher: C&T Publishing Inc
ISBN: 1644030306
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 83

Book Description
Transform fabric into exquisite art bowls Delve into the world of quilts, fabrics, and bowl making! Take quilt blocks and bring them into the three dimensional space as tasteful, modern bowls. Kirsten Fisher shares her unique artistic vision and instructions on how you can take any piece of fabric and reinvent it using the design of your choice. Perfect to forever display a favorite fabric or quilt block, or provide a thoughtful gift to loved ones. Learn step-by-step how to use fabric or quilt blocks to create modern, functional art bowls Show off your stitching artistry with endless decorative opportunities Great way to make use of scrap fabric, they also make great gifts!

Embeadery

Author: Margaret Ball
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780976135302
Category : Bead embroidery
Languages : en
Pages : 159

Book Description

Beaded Embellishment

Author: Amy C. Clarke
Publisher: Interweave
ISBN: 9781931499125
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Beaders, quilters, and fiber artists will find this book invaluable for its solid technical information about how to apply beads to cloth, resulting in unique creations that will stand the test of time. This guide teaches about bead embroidery stitches; seed, bugle, novelty, and charm beads; woven, nonwoven, and knitted clothes; and Nymo, embroidery, and cotton sewing threads. The four foundation stitches as well as several variations on those stitches are illustrated. In addition, 10 beautiful projects, ranging from simple to complex, give beaders a chance to apply this new skill. Projects include an embellished small bag, an embellished jean jacket pocket, decorative pins, necklaces, and an embellished scarf.

Art Quilt Maps

Author: Valerie S. Goodwin
Publisher: C&T Publishing Inc
ISBN: 1607056828
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 100

Book Description
Award-winning quilt artist Valerie Goodwin shows your customers how to transform the places they love and places they ve always wanted to see into hypnotic art quilts. Readers learn step by step how to create fiber collages based on maps of their favorite real and imaginary places. The book features a large photo gallery of quilt maps by Valerie and her students. . Innovative designs keep your customers creativity engaged . Fully illustrated guide covers a variety of basic mixed-media techniques . Bundle this book with fabric paints and mediums, markers, and fusible web"