Download or read book Fiberarts Design Book 7 written by Susan Mowery Kieffer and published by Lark Books. This book was released on 2004 with total page 250 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For more than 20 years, The Fiberarts Design Book series has documented the evolution of contemporary textile art, earning praise from such publications as The New York Times in the process. These lushly illustrated volumes have provided precious source material for crafters, artists, critics, art historians, and all admirers of good design. Once again, for the seventh time, Fiberarts offers a dazzling selection: 550 works were chosen from 6,000 entries from around the world and honored for their innovative design and technical expertise. From sophisticated tapestries to bold surfaces to abundant quilts, they represent the depth and diversity of today’s best work.
Download or read book The Fiberarts Design Book written by Susan Mowery Kieffer and published by . This book was released on 1980 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Fiberarts Design Book Six written by Nancy Orban and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Fiberarts Design Book written by Nancy Orban and published by . This book was released on 1983 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Fiberarts Design Book Four written by Nancy Orban and published by Lark Books (NC). This book was released on 1994-03-01 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Fiberarts Design Book Five written by and published by . This book was released on 1995 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Joy of Sox written by Linda Kopp and published by Union Square & Co.. This book was released on 2009-12-30 with total page 50 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sox rocks! Here comes the hottest collection of knitted socks yet, filled with 30-plus designs, a variety of techniques, tips, and playful trivia from those in the know. And it’s all in one flirtatiously fresh package. Aimed at the knitter who is super-passionate about socks, The Joy of Sox delivers on its name. With their tantalizing cables, intricate lacework, and intriguing color work, the patterns represent the very best in sock design. There are revamped classics, bold new styles, and even a few themed socks—like the diamond lace thigh-highs and toeless pedicure socks. In addition to the results of our online knitting poll, you’ll also get fun stuff, including info from knitting personality Laurie Perry and phenoms Laura Bryant and Shannon Okey.
Download or read book Felt Fabric Designs written by Sheila Smith and published by Batsford. This book was released on 2013-09-19 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The basic ingredients of wool, lightweight woven fabric and a variety of fibres and yarns can be combined in a myriad of ways to create beautiful one-off pieces of felted fabric. This useful and inspirational book is a collection of felt 'recipes' to help you make all sorts of felt fabrics, from light and airy Nuno felt, suitable for delicate projects such as wedding veils, to heavier, more durable fabrics that you can use to make handbags and other hardwearing items. It explains how to use layered fabric and felt, create interesting shaped edges and incorporate beads and other embellishments to enhance your work. Each 'recipe' contains full step-by-step instructions to enable you to create a stunning, unique piece of fabric. Suggestions are given for possible uses for each fabric, from evening wear and accessories to items for the home. Illustrated with stunning examples of felt fabrics and items that have been made with them, this book is a handy sourcebook to help you create a huge range of different felted fabrics for your textile-art projects.
Download or read book The Fiberarts Design Book II written by Jeane Hutchins and published by . This book was released on 1983 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Showcase of fiber art works in a variety of textile media from 1980 to 1983.
Download or read book Fiberarts Design Book Three written by Kate Mathews and published by . This book was released on 1987 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Crafting new traditions written by Melanie Egan and published by University of Ottawa Press. This book was released on 2008-01-01 with total page 137 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Crafting New Traditions: Canadian Innovators and Influences brings together the work of eleven historians and craftspeople to address the two questions of “who has influenced the recent history of Canadian studio craft?” and “who will be considered as the ‘pioneers’ of Canadian craft in the future?”
Download or read book Fabulous Jewelry from Found Objects written by Marthe Le Van and published by Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.. This book was released on 2007 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: After exploring the exquisite ideas and 35 projects showcased in this one-of-a-kind jewelry collection, you’ll never look at "found items” the same way again. There are countless suggestions for recycling everyday objects, from electrical wire to soda cans, and uncovering their vast potential for beauty. Begin by examining various metal types and forms, and the techniques for shaping and cold-connecting them. Select from a range of surface finishing treatments, and find out about special skills often used for working with stones, shells, plastic, wood, and bone. The wildly creative pieces include a driftwood brooch, a bracelet with wooden game pieces, and a pendant featuring old boat charts.
Download or read book Knitting Art written by Karen Searle and published by Voyageur Press (MN). This book was released on 2008 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Illustrated profiles of 18 knit artists--from Katharine Cobey and Carolyn Halliday to Debbie New and Lindsay Obermayer--detailing the works and inspirations of each.
Download or read book We Love Color written by and published by C&T Publishing Inc. This book was released on 2012-05-01 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Some of the biggest names in quiltmaking have joined with Robert Kaufman Fabrics to share a gorgeous variety of quilts made with vibrant Kona Cotton Solids, in both modern and traditional styles. Known for their original style and use of color, these sixteen designers show much fun it is to play with solids, no matter what your skill level. There’s not a print in sight! Experiment with precision piecing, improvisational quilting, or appliqué. Includes a Kaufman color index so you can match the exact fabric for each pattern. Project designers were selected by Susanne Woods, Acquisitions Editor at C&T Publishing
Download or read book Encyclopedia of Women in Today s World written by Mary Zeiss Stange and published by SAGE. This book was released on 2011-02-23 with total page 2017 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work includes 1000 entries covering the spectrum of defining women in the contemporary world.
Download or read book Make Baby Quilts written by and published by C&T Publishing Inc. This book was released on 2016-08-01 with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jump right in and get sewing! With this value-packed booklet of 10 baby quilt patterns from top designers, you'll find a perfect style for every baby. Cute and fun applique patterns are mixed in with bright and cheerful patchwork, with designs ranging from traditional to modern. Pretty pink flowers, crafty foxes, ball and jacks, and lots of bright colors - make the perfect quilt for any little boy or girl! Never wonder what to make for that new baby again!
Download or read book Quilt Blocks Go Wild written by Eleanor Levie and published by Leisure Arts. This book was released on 2012 with total page 66 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "See how easy it is to take classic quilt blocks and create fresh, modern looks. Wonky hearts, skewed nine patches, split log cabins, a basket gone bonkers, and lots more transform quilts, bags, wall hangings, and pillows. Five extraordinary quilters join best-selling author Eleanor Levie in sharing 10 fun and funky projects, with variations to inspire lots more possibilities. Easy how-to's and over 125 step-by-step photos guarantee success, even for beginner quilters. Hands-on exercises, plus tips and tricks for color and composition help you rock tradition and create your own original designs. In short, you'll be wild for these bold takes on old favorites!"--P. [4] of cover.
