Download or read book Fabric Postcards written by Judi Warren and published by American Quilter's Society. This book was released on 1994 with total page 119 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Stitched Postcards written by Christa Rolf and published by . This book was released on 2010-04 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Postcard-sized works of art, also known as Artist Mailing Cards, one of the latest ideas to emerge from the world of mixed media art"--Page 4 of cover.
Download or read book Positively Postcards written by Bonnie Sabel and published by That Patchwork Place. This book was released on 2007 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A small-sized commitment of time is all you need to create these picture-perfect postcard quilts! Give, trade, or treasure these 4" x 6" mini-greetings--and make a one-of-a-kind quilt in an evening. Follow one step-by-step project to learn the technique; then get inspired by more than 85 creative variations, all shown in close-up photos Choose a novelty fabric to start; then learn to develop your own themes with photos of fabric and embellishment collections Embellish postcards with machine satin stitching, ribbons, yarns, buttons, beads, rubber stamps, costume jewelry--there's no limit to what you can use! Fabric postcards * Fiber postcards * Artist postcards * Trading cards
Download or read book Fabric of a Nation written by Pamela Parmal and published by MFA Publications. This book was released on 2021-04-27 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A mother stitches a few lines of prayer into a bedcover for her son serving in the Union army during the Civil War. A formerly enslaved African American woman creates a quilt populated by Biblical figures alongside celestial events. A Diné women weaves a blanket for a U.S. Army soldier stationed in the Southwest. A quilted Lady Liberty, George Washington, and Abraham Lincoln mark the resignation of Richard Nixon. These are just a few of the diverse and sometimes hidden stories of the American experience told by quilts and bedcovers from the collection of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. Spanning more than four hundred years, the fifty-six works of textile art in this book express the personal narratives of their makers and owners and connect to broader stories of global trade, immigration, industry, marginalization, and territorial and cultural expansion. Made by Americans of European, African, Native, and Hispanic heritage, these engaging works of art range from family heirlooms to acts of political protest, each with its own story to tell.
Download or read book Fast Fun and Easy Fabric Postcards written by Franki Kohler and published by C&T Publishing. This book was released on 2006 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Franki Kohler teaches six different techniques for making mailable fabric postcards that are useful for greetings, invitations, announcements, and more.
Download or read book African Textiles written by and published by . This book was released on 1994 with total page 30 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Accidental Landscapes written by Karen Eckmeier and published by . This book was released on 2008-02 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Kaffe Fassett in the Studio written by Kaffe Fassett and published by Abrams. This book was released on 2021-04-13 with total page 305 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: World-renowned artist and textile designer Kaffe Fassett provides a window into his creative process, offering readers new patterns, new ideas, and new inspiration With successes like Bold Blooms and Dreaming in Color, the latest book from Kaffe Fassett brings together all the best elements of his work and life. Kaffe Fassett in the Studio will offer an in-depth look at his work and where he finds inspiration, paying particular attention to his color work. He’ll also showcase some of his greatest designs in the areas of needlework, patchwork, and knitting, as well as provide three to four new patterns in each of these areas. Lastly, Fassett will speak to his fabric design and painting processes. He remains an icon in the fashion and craft worlds. He partners with brands such as Coach and is regularly featured in the pages of Vogue. Fassett’s brilliant use of color sets his work apart from other artists, and any collection of his work is a must have among fans and beyond.
Download or read book Embellishing With Anything written by Gladys Love and published by C&T Publishing Inc. This book was released on 2010-11-05 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Recycle Found Treasures into Fun Little Art Quilts to Give, Trade, and Show Off. 17 small-scale projects give you a quick and inexpensive way to play with new fiber art techniques and materials. Have fun making artist trading cards, fabric postcards, wallhangings, journal pages, luggage tags, or pin dolls. Enhance your creations with found objects like wine labels, driftwood, feathers, costume jewelry, even beer cans! Make beautiful beads from fabric scraps, stabilizer, wool felt, or recycled-plastic felt. Includes informative sections on tools, techniques and supplies. Is that a broken thrift store necklace, or the perfect centerpiece for your next artist trading card? Is it an old wine label, or a witty embellishment for a fabric postcard? Learn how to use supplies from your stash (and maybe your trash) to make charming little quilts. You'll find art all around you, once you learn to Embellish with Anything.
Download or read book Easy Fabric Postcards written by Lisa Vollrath and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2018-10-30 with total page 42 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn how to create easy fabric postcards, without sewing a stitch! This book will take you through the basic materials and techniques, which you can combine in infinite ways to create your own unique fabric mail art. You'll learn about choosing fabric, tea staining, fused collage and applique, coloring fabric, and assembling postcards that can go through the mail without worry. Each technique comes with step-by-step photos and instructions. This book was created from information from issues of The Monthly Muse that were previously available from Ten Two Studios, as well as new material developed specifically for this publication. Includes galleries of fabric collage postcards by Corinne Stubson, Livia Hajovsky, Carolyn Huber, Alexis Kelly, Emma Sims, Diane Trew, Lisa Vollrath and Susan Kinney, and colored fabric postcards by Amy O'Brien, Lisa Vollrath and Margaret Richardson.
Download or read book Clever Banners Panels Postcards written by Mary Mayne and published by American Quilter's Society. This book was released on 2006 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Postcards are taken to a new level with these mini-panels of various sizes complete with batting, backing, and binding. Make personalized gifts such as potholders, gift labels and birthday cards. Panels combine to make larger pieces. Embellishment notes and step-by-step guide for making a wallhanging provided"--Provided by publisher.
Download or read book Mini Patchwork Projects written by Beth Studley and published by David and Charles. This book was released on 2016-03-01 with total page 107 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 6 quick and simple stash-busting mini projects for quilters and sewers. Projects range from mini baskets for threads and spools, picture bunting for inspiration and a notebook cover for design ideas. Unique designs for sewing patterns by Beth Studley (Love From Beth) who is a fabric designer and sewing and quilt pattern designer.
Download or read book The Complete Fabric Artist s Workshop written by Susan Stein and published by Creative Publishing international. This book was released on 2011-09-01 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Complete Fabric Artist's Workshop is a comprehensive source of all the newest and most popular fiber art techniques! It is a compilation of the best of Fabric Art Projects (Creative Publishing international, 2009) and Fabric Art Workshop (Creative Publishing international, 2007). This technique-driven book explores a wide range of new possibilities and materials available to fabric and journal artists. Each unique technique is presented with brilliant photography and step-by-step instructions. Experiments lead to discoveries. Amaze yourself with exciting fabrics you can fashion, using everyday products and the newest materials on the market. Then turn your works of art into a journal, a quilt, a wall hanging, a garment—whatever you desire. The Complete Fabric Artist’s Workshop teaches techniques for altering the character and color of fabric to create truly personal pieces. Watch spontaneous designs develop when you try lasagna painting, monoprinting, splash and puddle, and other unique techniques. Burn your silk, rust your cottons, and distress your felt. For each technique, Susan has designed a project that makes the most of your newly crafted fabric. Fuse Angelina fibers into a colorful collage to wrap around plain jars or vases. Send your friends one-of-a-kind fabric postcards made with painted fusible web. Give the dining room cozy ambience with gossamer silk candle covers and monoprinted placemats. Go to work in style with your brayer-printed lunch bag and a quilted, painted folder briefcase. Accessorize an outfit with a designer necklace made of unique fabric beads or drape your neck with a to-die-for rust-dyed scarf. Whether you are an accomplished fabric artist or a novice who's eager to learn, you’ll find The Complete Fabric Artist's Workshop extremely helpful and inspiring.
Download or read book Landscape Quilts written by Nancy Zieman and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Making gorgeous landscape quilts is easy with these step-by-step instructions.
Download or read book Modern Triangle Quilts written by Rebecca Bryan and published by C&T Publishing Inc. This book was released on 2017-01-01 with total page 171 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ready to take the triangle challenge? Choose from 70 pieced modern triangle blocks and 11 exquisite quilts that wow! Fourth-generation quilter Rebecca Bryan is back—this time with beautiful 3-sided blocks sewn from pieced stripes, chevrons, curves, and more. A dedicated graphic design chapter will help you choose a winning color palette, play up unexpected elements, and achieve balance and symmetry. Grab your favorite ruler and the full-size block templates to create equilateral, isosceles, and right triangles with ease. With no tricky seams, these sampler blocks are perfect to mix and match.
Download or read book Textile Collage written by Mandy Pattullo and published by Batsford Books. This book was released on 2016-10-01 with total page 294 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Textile artist and surface designer Mandy Pattullo marries fabric with collage techniques to produce beautiful pieces of art. In Textile Collage she shows a fresh way to use scraps and oddments of fabrics to create something unique and personal, while also being economical – perfect for those who have hoarded bits of fabric, trim and memory-filled domestic textiles over the years. Chapter one covers 'Materials': collecting and sourcing fabric including unpicking and storing found fabric. In chapter two, 'Make', Mandy guides you through all the artistic and creative elements that you need to consider to create a beautiful collage. The following chapter 'Portray' looks at piecing together a collaged portrait – human or animal – showing the figurative approach in collage work that includes transfer images and using found photographs. In the chapter 'Worn', the collage technique is used to embellish skirts, jackets and accessories. The final chapter 'Book' looks at the fabric book as a receptacle for textile collage, with a range of approaches and forms explored. This is a wonderful resource for all textilers looking to make the most of the found fabrics they love and fully explore the technique of collage with textiles.
Download or read book Creative Uses for Decorative Stitches written by Karen Linduska and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Take your quilts to the next level of creativity by using the decorative stitches built into your sewing machine. Karen shows how to find multiple uses for a single stitch, how to combine stitches, and how to best use threads and stabilizers. Eleven projects serve as practice for getting to know your machine"--Provided by publisher.
