Download or read book Textile Nature written by Anne Kelly and published by Batsford Books. This book was released on 2016-06-09 with total page 337 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An inspirational guide to using nature in textile art, with step-by-step projects Plants, flowers, gardens, insects and birds are a rich source of inspiration for artists and designers of all kinds. This beautiful guide demonstrates how to get the most out of your surroundings to create original and unique pieces in textiles. Beginning with a chapter on drawing from nature, the book demonstrates how to use sketchbooks and create mood boards to explore your local environment and landscape. The author demonstrates how to make small pieces such as folding books based on observational drawing and stitch. Moving on to a section on floral inspiration, the author shows how to use plants and flowers in your work, from using stencilled flower motifs as embellishment to printing with plants onto fabric and making simple relief prints. Finally, the taking flight chapter demonstrates how to move into three-dimensions and sculptural work with birds and insects made from cloth. Featuring step-by-step projects as well as work from contemporary artists, makers and collaborative groups throughout, this practical and beautiful guide shows how practitioners of all kinds can draw from the natural world for making and inspiration.
Download or read book Organic Embroidery written by Meredith Woolnough and published by Schiffer Publishing. This book was released on 2018 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Renowned textile artist Meredith Woolnough creates replicas of nature using a delicate system of tiny stitches. Her artwork is breathtaking, and now for the first time Woolnough offers crafters and fiberartists a lesson in how to use the "organic embroidery" technique. Look behind the scenes of her art process, from the initialfieldwork sketching and research that inspires her designs, to theproduction of her ethereal embroidered sculptures. She guides you through 12 creativity-prompting activities to help you begin your own mastery of this method. As you learn to find your desired shape or pattern in nature, from sources like leaves, shells, or coral, then use your sewing machine to turn bits into exquisite art. You'll also enjoy dozens of inspirational photos of Woolnough's ownart pieces. Woolnough's instructions offer simple but highlyversatile techniques, and allow you space for your own creative approach
Download or read book Mountmellick Embroidery written by Yvette Stanton and published by Bowtie; Manning Partnership. This book was released on 2008-04 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mountmellick embroidery: its history and style, how to make it, projects to make.
Download or read book Botanical Embroidery written by Maggie Schnücker and published by Page Street Publishing. This book was released on 2021-11-16 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Gorgeous, Nature-Inspired Projects for Embroidering Your Own Vibrant Garden Thread your way through 30 nature-themed motifs that will transport you from flowery fields and sun-drenched deserts to mossy forests, glorious gardens and beyond. With clear instructions and comprehensive step-by-step photographs, Botanical Embroidery makes it astonishingly simple to stitch your own fiber art garden. For beginners, a detailed guide to getting started covers all the basics like threading a needle and readying a hoop, while more experienced stitchers will love Maggie’s unique style and fresh approach to the craft. Sink into the soothing rhythm of embroidery as you create projects like Idyllic Irises and Wild Walnut Wood Slice. Curl up with a calming plumeria pattern or create a fiddle-leaf fig for your favorite houseplant parent. Let your mind be whisked away as you stitch a striking Sunrise Over Organ Pipe Cactus or ethereal Night-Blooming Moonflowers. Prepare to pass entire afternoons stitching serenely in your own botanical paradise with this treasure trove of sprout-, blossom- and bloom-inspired pieces.
Download or read book Beautiful Botanical Embroidery written by Alice Makabe and published by . This book was released on 2021-10-15 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Celebrate the beauty of botanical embroidery with this collection of 30 stunning motifs and projects from Japanese artist Alice Makabe. Stitch your way through an assortment of elegant floral designs curated by color--from cheerful pinks and lively yellows to lush greens and moody blues. Learn how to utilize specific embroidery stitches to replicate the textures and shapes of flowers, leaves, and stems. With full-size easy-to-follow templates, you can get started stitching straight away. In addition to the wonderfully versatile embroidery motifs, you'll also find project instructions for creating gorgeous bags, aprons, pillow covers, pin cushions, pouches and more!
Download or read book Dried Flower Embroidery written by Olga Prinku and published by Hardie Grant Publishing. This book was released on 2021-09-30 with total page 418 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dried Flower Embroidery celebrates the craft of flowers on tulle. Discover how to create beautiful displays of your favourite everlasting blooms, grasses and foliage. Starting with the basics, Olga takes you step-by-step through how to master this craft – from techniques for drying flowers to making your own frames and embroidering onto tulle, using nature as your thread and drawing inspiration from the natural world. Expand your creativity and go on to create lovely designs of your own. Featuring a collection of 16 projects from wall hangings to homewares and wearables – suitable for beginners and seasoned professionals alike – Olga inspires you to bring a touch of nature indoors, as she offers a fresh and modern approach to the craft of embroidery. Presented through exquisite photography, Dried Flower Embroidery shows you how to create botanical artworks to display in your own home. Discover the joy of embroidering with dried flowers and make your own natural art with this irresistible book – a must-have for lovers of floral arrangements and interiors alike.
Download or read book Stitches from the Garden written by Kathy Schmitz and published by Martingale. This book was released on 2016-06-07 with total page 83 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Indulge in the sentimental pleasures of stitcheries with wistful vintage artistry. Inspired by nature and stitched with the gentle romance of days gone by, noted artist Kathy Schmitz creates designs that use simple embroidery to create thoughtful keepsakes. Select from a variety of elegant embroidery projects, including a pillow, pincushion, wall decoration, tote bag, and more Find success with each design--clear illustrations demonstrate how to master every featured embroidery stitch Revel in Kathy Schmitz's original artwork, gracefully presented throughout the book
Download or read book Stitches from the Harvest written by Kathy Schmitz and published by Martingale. This book was released on 2017-09-06 with total page 233 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fifteen all-new embroidery projects await your needle and thread, each inspired by the warm colors and welcoming textures of autumn. Stitch jaunty squirrels, whimsical birds, and a bevy of fall fruit and leaves to bedeck elegant little projects, including a pillow, tote bag, table runner, needle book, pincushion, and more. Clear instructions, helpful tips, and beautiful original artwork make Stitches from the Harvest a source of inspiration you'll turn to again and again.
Download or read book Zakka Embroidery written by Yumiko Higuchi and published by Shambhala Publications. This book was released on 2016-10-25 with total page 193 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Embrace a simpler approach to stitching with bold one- and two-color embroidery motifs Zakka Embroidery presents designs that are an elegant blend of Japanese and Scandinavian style. The motifs and patterns are spare and graphic, yet softened with organic shapes and imagery drawn from nature. The result is embroidery that evokes a personal feel and conjures a sense of nostalgia. The task of picking just the right palette for an embroidery project can be overwhelming to beginners and experienced stitchers alike. But when you take away that challenge, a whole world of texture and style becomes available. Here Japanese designer Yumiko Higuchi presents embroidery motifs to be stitched using just one or two colors—creating patterns and designs that are more evocative for their form than for a play of colors. Each embroidery design is paired with a simple craft project, transforming the stitched fabric into a functional object, including pouches, pillows, aprons, and more. With beautiful photographs, clear step-by-step instructions, and detailed diagrams, Zakka Embroidery will be an inspiring guide for those new to embroidery and a delightful experience for those experienced with needle and thread.
Download or read book Embroidered Wild Flowers written by Kazuko Aoki and published by Shambhala Publications. This book was released on 2020-03-24 with total page 97 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From dandelions and violets to mushrooms and autumn leaves, this collection of embroidery motifs is inspired by nature walks. Inspired by the wonder and beauty of the natural world, the embroidery motifs offered here evoke wildflower meadows and woodland walks. With lifelike yet whimsical plants and flowers, as well as mushrooms, leaves, trees, and birds, the flora and fauna presented here offer a delightful and beautiful range of motifs drawn from nature. Featuring beautiful photographs, clear step-by-step instructions, and detailed diagrams, this book will be an inspiring guide for those new to embroidery and a fresh and unique offering for those experienced with needle and thread.
Download or read book Machine Embroidered Art written by Holt and published by Search Press Limited. This book was released on 2020 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Embroidery Designs Boho Chic written by Kelly Fletcher and published by becker&mayer! Books. This book was released on 2017-09-12 with total page 70 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Embroidery Designs Boho-Chic is a fresh perspective on this classic art. Embroidery isn't just for granny's throw pillows anymore; grab your tools and start customizing everything! Embroidery has flourished throughout different periods of history, from the courts of medieval Europe to the bohemian stitchers of the 1960s and ‘70s, all the way to today’s Scandinavian-inspired sewing enthusiasts. Now, this endlessly evolving, but perennially popular, pastime is accessible to all! Loaded with step-by-step instructions for twelve stitch techniques, Embroidery Designs: Boho-Chic includes three sheets of iron-on transfers for twelve boho-chic designs, two stitching needles, a six-inch embroidery hoop, two pieces of white fabric, and ten skeins of six-stranded embroidery floss. From raspberry borders to trendy folk birds, this colorful kit features boho-chic designs guaranteed to add flair to shirts, dresses, bags, throw pillows, wall hangings, anything and everything that could use some extra flair! With instructions for twelve different stitch techniques, the design possibilities are endless for seasoned stitchers and beginners alike.
Download or read book Floral Nature Embroidery Designs written by De-Ann Black and published by . This book was released on 2017-08-19 with total page 50 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book has over 50 floral and nature theme embroidery designs. The designs include: lily of the valley, fuchsia, sweet peas, chocolate daisies, bluebells, lavender, violets and all sorts of other flowers, along with bees, butterflies, birds, moths, ladybugs, seahorse, squirrel, owl and dragonflies as well as little tea cups, teapots and cupcakes. De-ann Black is the designer and illustrator. The motifs are created from her original artwork. The book contains full-size templates on single-sided pages so you can trace or transfer the designs on to fabric ready for embroidering. The designs are ideal for hand stitching and hoop embroidery. Many of the motifs fit into standard size 7 inch, 6 inch, 5 inch and 4 inch hoops. Lots of the main designs have smaller/larger size versions included, along with other little motifs suitable for stitching. Please note: This is a book of embroidery designs only (motifs, templates). It does not contain sewing or stitching instructions. Just the designs. Please take a peek inside the book using the look inside feature to see a sample of the contents. You can choose your favourite stitches and threads to sew the designs. Pictures of some of the items are shown on the cover of the book. These were stitched by De-ann to show how some of these designs look when embroidered.
Download or read book Embroidered Animals written by Yumiko Higuchi and published by Shambhala Publications. This book was released on 2021-05-18 with total page 97 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A lively and accessible book featuring embroidery motifs and sewing projects that highlight the wonder and beauty of the animal kingdom with designs for foxes, cats, owls, zebras, and pandas. From elegant birds to adorable rabbits and wonderfully simple sheep, the 25 motifs and patterns in this book offer both a modern flair and an organic true-to-nature style. The whimsical animal designs--ranging from wild wolves, cheetahs, and giraffes to cuddly and cute bears, cats, dogs, monkeys, and pigs--can be incorporated into any of the sewing projects included, such as bags, pillows, bookmarks, and sachets, so that beginner and experienced embroiderers can mix and match patterns according to their own interest and skill.
Download or read book Embroidered Botanicals written by Yumiko Higuchi and published by Shambhala Publications. This book was released on 2019-08-27 with total page 97 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Stitch simple and striking embroidery designs with wool, cotton, pearl cotton, and metallic threads. Japanese artist Yumiko Higuchi is celebrated for her embroidery designs with a Scandinavian flair. The motifs and patterns she offers here are true to her trademark zakka style: simple and graphic yet softened with organic shapes and imagery drawn from nature. The result is embroidery that feels modern and nostalgic all at once. In Embroidered Botanicals, Higuchi offers 39 embroidery projects highlighting the distinctive quality of different threads. With motifs created specifically for different types of thread-wool, cotton, pearl cotton, and metallic-makers will become better versed in the materials available to them. With beautiful photographs, clear step-by-step instructions, and detailed diagrams, this book will be an inspiring guide for those new to embroidery and a fresh and unique offering for those experienced with needle and thread.
Download or read book Embroidered Woodland Creatures written by Aimee Ray and published by Union Square & Company. This book was released on 2018-04-03 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Embroiderers will enjoy hours of stitching fun with this charming transfer pack, featuring more than 50 woodland-themed designs. The nature-based patterns range from complex mandalas to simple critters, and are printed on reusable transfer paper: just tear out the pages, iron the pattern onto fabric, and stitch. Plus, there's a handy pocket in the back to store your cutout transfers.
Download or read book Needle Painting Embroidery written by Trish Burr and published by Sally Milner Pub. This book was released on 2011 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As a self-taught embroiderer, Burr understands the need for clarity. The embroideries are divided into three levels, each designed to take you onto the next stage of needle painting. The projects feature traditional flowers, and two small, colorful and delightful South African birds.
