Embellish And Stitch

The embellisher machine has been used by felters for some time but it has recently exploded into the world of creative stitchers. The book not only covers the embellisher machine but has lots of ideas for using felting needles by hand. The book covers: the basics of using machine and hand techniques, applying fabrics and fibres texturing and trapping, pattern making, the vital use of stitch, heat techniques, felting, couching, manipulating and weaving.

Sheila Smith’s popular book – in paperback for the first time – covers dry-felting techniques using hand-held needles and the embellisher machines. These mess-free techniques open up a range of felt ideas for textile artists. The book includes the use of commercial ready-made needle-punch felt for fashion and design work. And of course, it provides a range of decorative stitching and dyeing methods that can be used to embellish the felt. Colourfully illustrated with inspirational textiles, plus clear step-by-step instructions, the book covers: Laying the Foundations: Use a variety of fibres and fabrics to create exciting cloths that are both beautiful and versatile. These can be layered further – experiment with Bondaweb, Pelmet Vilene and Lutradur – or developed into bags, book covers and other stunning items. Building Texture: Use fast and simple techniques to create impressive effects with the needle punch, from incorporating tucks, folds and tubes to three- dimensional bowls and vessels. Colour and Dyeing: Step-by-step instructions on rapid and space dyeing make it easy to create and assemble beautiful colours to use in your own work. An overview of all the equipment and materials needed, plus an appendix explaining traditional wet-felting techniques. Sheila Smith is an experienced feltmaker who teaches in the UK and around the world, most recentlhy in Australia and New Zealand. Former Chair of the International Feltmakers' Association, she writes regularly for textile and embroidery magazines, including World of Embroidery, Beautiful Stitches, Sewing World and Workbox. She is the author of Felt to Stitch.

The popular author of Creative Embellishments is back with even more exciting ideas to explore! Packed with inspiration, this book offers 16 creative techniques to try with paper and fabric. Discover out-of-the-ordinary uses for everyday items such as facial wipes, hair gel, and shower mats! Play with new techniques and materials; then follow Sherrill's guidelines on design and composition to create a stunning work of art. Master techniques that range from stamping and paper embossing to working with stencils, digital images, glue batik, and much more Browse the stunning galleries--there's one for each technique Learn to ask "What if?" and produce your own symphony of line, color, texture, and value

• 22 small embroidered projects with simple step-by-step instructions—ideal for beginner and intermediate sewists • Learn 26 basic embroidery stitches and how to transfer embroidery patterns to fabric • Full-size embroidery designs with instructions for color and stitch placement Today’s coolest crafters use beautiful COSMO embroidery thread to bring a fresh perspective to the centuries-old technique of embroidery in this charming collection. Featuring 22 projects with a contemporary flair, you’ll find embroidery patterns for an iPad sleeve, e-reader holder, pillow, tote, baby bib, softies, and so much more. Each project is fully explained with simple instructions, helpful hints, color photographs, and plenty of creative inspiration.

Step into your own gorgeous landscape scenes by using the incredible texture, color, and pattern that fabric provides. No tricky technical techniques here--simplicity is the goal in these artful, small-scale representations of nature's scenery.

This richly illustrated reference guide from embroidery expert Christen Brown covers everything you need to make beautiful magic with needle and thread. Learn to sew traditional and silk ribbon embroidery, make raised stitches, and embellish with beads, charms, buttons, and mirrors. Christen shows you how to combine and place stitches to enhance a finished piece and how to work with embroidery threads, ribbons, fabrics, laces, beads, buttons, and other embellishments. Also included are 9 complete embroidery projects to stitch and embellish, and step-by-step instructions that show exactly how to sew 85 different stitches.

Find endless inspiration for stitching your crazy quilts in this treasure trove of seam designs and templates by the creator of Shawkl Designs. You don't have to be a master embroiderer to create beautiful crazy-quilt seams! With 480 seam designs to inspire your creativity, Stunning Stitches for Crazy Quilts will also teach you the simple techniques that give your stitches a professional appearance. Line everything up perfectly with full-size stitch templates and dozens of step-by-step illustrations. Then dress up embroidered seams with sparkly beads, buttons, sequins, and silk ribbon embellishments for endless creative combinations! This eBook edition includes links to printable full-size templates.

Helps kids express their creative side with these 26 delightful projects suitable for all skill levels. This title features simple crafting and sewing techniques that also helps kids make 26 colorful, modern projects to use, wear, give, and brighten their personal spaces.