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Creative Embellishing
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Description
One of the biggest trends in textiles at the moment is the use of the
embellisher - a simple-to-use machine that is very popular amongst
craftspeople and contemporary textile artists. This book, includes a
detailed and comprehensive techniques section, then six chapters exploring different aspects of needle punching with step-by-step
projects and a gallery of inspirational ideas, illustrated with
sumptuous photography. This is the ideal introduction to this popular
new technique.
Table of Contents
Getting started
Embellishing 1: Fabrics and fibres
Embellishing 2: Textures and layers
Embellishing 3: Tufts and loops, threads and yarns
Embellishing 4: Ruffles ad tucks
Embellishing 5: Pattern and line
Embellishing 6: Details and decorations
Templates
Resources
Index and acknowledgements
Product details
Published | 27 Apr 2010 |
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Format | Paperback |
Edition | 1st |
Extent | 128 |
ISBN | 9781408115527 |
Imprint | A&C Black Visual Arts |
Illustrations | 170+, full colour throughout |
Dimensions | 260 x 210 mm |
Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
About the contributors
Reviews
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'the projects in this book offer ideas for a wide range of finished objects'
Stitch, Oct/Nov 2010
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"If you've treated yourself to an embellishing (needle-punch) machine and don't quite know what to do next, this book is for you...An ideal introduction to this popular technique."
Sew Today Magazine (Feb 2011)
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Beautifully presented as a step-by-step photo guide - it demonstrates a wealth of ideas to get the best from these fabulous machines and create a range of colourful and tactile textiles.
Sewing World