Pressestimmen
"An incredible resource . . . it push[es] boundaries and crafting outside of the normal realm." —Whipup.net
"Every reader will be awed by the artistic possibilities in manipulating textiles." —Belle Armoire
"Easy to follow." —Sew News
"This is the bible of the artistic effects which are possible when one takes machine embroidery to the limits." —Fiber Art News
Kurzbeschreibung
Featuring new and exciting techniques on how to dissolve, melt, and distort fabric both before and after stitching, this guide explores the evolving and innovative materials that are introduced into the textile market and instructs fiber artists how to use them creatively and effectively. Whether dissolving, melting, punching, slashing, or distorting textiles, crafters can achieve fascinating effects using the handbook's easy-to-follow steps, design tips, and diagrams. The book's organization around three themes—stitch, dissolve, and distort—allows experienced embroiderers to easily incorporate fresh ideas into their favorite stitching styles.
Über den Autor
Valerie Campbell-Harding is the author of numerous crafting books, including Edges and Finishes in Machine Embroidery, Layers of Stitch, and Textile Artistry. Maggie Grey is an embroidery teacher, a former editor of The World of Embroidery, and the current editor of the Web magazine Workshop. She is the coauthor of several books, including Paper, Metal, and Stitch.
