{"product_id":"stitch-fabric-thread-isbn-9781782212850","title":"Stitch, Fabric \u0026 Thread","description":"Experiment with stitch, fabric and thread to create your own unique textiles.   \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis 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. Elizabeth Healey's approach to sewing is that it should be fun, and not like a chore or an exam we need to excel in. Her aim is to simply encourage you to pick up a needle and thread and get sewing!   \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe exercises draw inspiration from around the world: create corded works of art inspired by Milton Glaser's iconic Bob Dylan poster; 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.   \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePacked with stitch galleries and bursting with slow sewing ideas, the book also contains 'behind the stitches' features: illuminating insights into sewing movements such as Boro textiles, Gee's Bend quilting and Dorset buttons.Introduction 6\u003cbr\u003e Before the stitches 8\u003cbr\u003e Tools: everything or nothing 10\u003cbr\u003e How a sewing machine works 12\u003cbr\u003e The importance of sketchbooks 13\u003cbr\u003e What is thread? 14\u003cbr\u003e What is fabric? 16\u003cbr\u003e Colour 20\u003cbr\u003e Behind the stitches: The quilters of Gees Bend 22\u003cbr\u003e Altered images 24\u003cbr\u003e Toning it down 26\u003cbr\u003e Humble stitches 28\u003cbr\u003e Straight ahead: running stitches 30\u003cbr\u003e Exploring straight stitches 32\u003cbr\u003e Lovely jubbly 36\u003cbr\u003e Pojagi patchwork 38\u003cbr\u003e Intentionally random 40\u003cbr\u003e Kantha fishes 42\u003cbr\u003e Behind the stitches: Boro textiles 44\u003cbr\u003e Visible mending 46\u003cbr\u003e A leaf out of my book 48\u003cbr\u003e Type matters 50\u003cbr\u003e Varsity letters 52\u003cbr\u003e African mask 54\u003cbr\u003e Colourful cords 56\u003cbr\u003e String theory 58\u003cbr\u003e In the loop: chain and blanket stitches 60\u003cbr\u003e Exploring blanket and chain stitches 62\u003cbr\u003e Japanese binding 66\u003cbr\u003e Behind the stitches: Saving your pennies 70\u003cbr\u003e Penny wall hanging 72\u003cbr\u003e Fluxus \u0026amp;amp; mail art 74\u003cbr\u003e Stitched memories 76\u003cbr\u003e Silhouette-a-hula 78\u003cbr\u003e Stitching on knits 80\u003cbr\u003e Texture: introduction to raised stitches 82\u003cbr\u003e Exploring raised stitches 84\u003cbr\u003e Mini quilt 88\u003cbr\u003e Drawing with Stitch 90\u003cbr\u003e Dreamtime lizard 92\u003cbr\u003e Seamless repetition 94\u003cbr\u003e Talking knots 96\u003cbr\u003e Natural dyes 98\u003cbr\u003e Behind the stitches: The rise and fall of Buttony 100\u003cbr\u003e Making buttons 102\u003cbr\u003e More than stitches 104\u003cbr\u003e Shibori 106\u003cbr\u003e Pleats, folds and pinches 108\u003cbr\u003e Texture and illusion 112\u003cbr\u003e Worn and loved 114\u003cbr\u003e Behind the stitches: Mola reverse appliqué 116\u003cbr\u003e Mola: chicken or egg? 118\u003cbr\u003e Chunky rouleaux 122\u003cbr\u003e Drawn thread 124\u003cbr\u003e Behind the stitches: Marriage quilts 126\u003cbr\u003e Trapunto Graffiti 128\u003cbr\u003e Gathered Circles of Joy 130\u003cbr\u003e Behind the stitches: Not to be sniffed at 132\u003cbr\u003e A Christening gift 134\u003cbr\u003e Mirror, mirror 136\u003cbr\u003e Mudlarking 138\u003cbr\u003e Fibonacci flower 140\u003cbr\u003e The poor sewers embellisher 142\u003cbr\u003e Paisley Park 144\u003cbr\u003e The stitches 146\u003cbr\u003e Templates 152\u003cbr\u003e Glossary 158\u003cbr\u003e Further Reading 159\u003cbr\u003e Index 160\u003cb\u003eLibrary Journal 2017\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn this guide, crafter Healey explores embroidery supplies and techniques, drawing inspiration from a variety of sources, including vintage textiles, street art, textile arts from around the world, nature, and modern art. A variety of stitches and fabrics are used, and her exploration of non-Western embroidery, such as Japanese boro textiles, Indian shisha, and South Asian kantha, will introduce these traditional techniques to a broader audience. The projects serve as an excellent jumping-off point for creative stitchers; Healey’s willingness to stitch with just about anything will inspire embroiderers to see the potential in everyday materials. \u003cb\u003eVERDICT Embroiderers are a natural audience for this guide; however, crafters interested in crazy quilting will also find some interesting ideas.\u003c\/b\u003eElizabeth Healey originally trained as a graphic designer at the London College of Printing, after which she worked in various design groups before defecting to the world of illustrated books. For as long as she can remember she has made things – usually with yarn or cloth, but sometimes with paper and clay. She is particularly interested in utility stitching and tries to use recycled textiles wherever possible, in a way that looks fresh, modern and urban rather than old and fusty. Elizabeth has contributed articles to the following magazines:\u003cbr\u003eKnitting, Making, Crafty, Felt Matters and Pretty Patches. \u003cbr\u003eYou can see examples of her work on her blog: \u003cbr\u003ewww.elizabethsquarters.blogspot.co.uk","brand":"Search Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46299925381349,"sku":"NP9781782212850","price":24.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781782212850.jpg?v=1767737344","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/stitch-fabric-thread-isbn-9781782212850","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}