Stitch, Fabric & Thread: An Inspirational Guide for Creative Stitchers

By Elizabeth Healey

This inventive book is a treasure trove of over 40 inspiring practical exercises, a rich and creative exploration of fabric and stitch, and a fascinating all-round read.

The exercises draw inspiration from around the world: create corded works of art inspired by Milton Glaser's iconic Bob Dylan album cover; create bold embroidered African masks; layer up and cut away to create Mola applique; use bleach and fabric paint to create Aboriginal dreamtime lizards; create knotted works of art inspired by ancient Mayan counting systems; embroider varsity cross-stitch letters or try out decorative Japanese book binding. Alternatively, try a host of other techniques such as quilting, printing, dyeing, couching tumbled crockery, creating pleats and puckers and needlelace. The book also contains 'behind the stitches' features: illuminating insights into sewing movements such as Boro textiles, Gee's Bend quilting and Dorset buttons.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 178221285X
• ISBN13: 9781782212850
• Release Date: January 2017
• Publisher: Search Press
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 1.34 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 8.0" x 10.2"