Textile Portraits

A creative and beautiful book packed with inspiring ideas to help you capture likenesses and explore personalities in stitch, from a well-loved textile artist. Anne Kelly's evocative and nostalgic work often incorporates portraits – of friends, family, historical figures and even pets. Within these pages she shares her approach to textile portraiture, bringing in a wealth of different embroidery techniques, including hand and machine embroidery, quilting and appliqué, to render in cloth the nuances of facial expressions and the personalities of her subjects. The book covers: • Selfies at Home: making the perfect self-portrait in cloth. • Representation and Culture: how portraits have been used in textile art for cultural expression around the world. • Stylized Imagery: going beyond the traditional portrait into abstraction. • Place and Time: creating a sense of place with portraiture, sometimes incorporating photographs. • Narratives: how to create a fuller story using deeply personal ephemera and related imagery. • Pet Projects: immortalising your pets in your textile work. Beautifully illustrated with stunning examples of her own work and that of intriguing textile artists who specialise in portraiture from around the world, this is the ideal book for embroiderers and textile artists who want to introduce this often tricky subject area into their work.

Students are often afraid of trying faces, they worry it won't look like the person they are trying to represent. So, I developed the Introduction to Portraits class. This book brings that course to you. It is designed to help you get over the fear of starting a portrait in fabric. You will be provided with a pattern to follow and a step by step process for creating a likeness of the painting, The Girl with the Pearl Earring. Working through this book will help you to develop your confidence and build the skills needed to take the next step, which is creating your own personalized portrait.

Accompanied by a traveling exhibition, this book on the Bahamian artist’s textile portraits serves as a love letter to Black women: their style, strength, vulnerabilities, and beauty. This debut of the 29-year-old Bahamian-born artist aims to redefine the often-politicized Black body, with portraits made in a range of textile-based techniques, such as embroidery and appliqué, celebrating Black women. Gio Swaby’s intimate portraits are unique, highly personal figurative works made from an array of colorful fabrics and intricate, freehand lines of thread on canvas that explore the intersections of Blackness and womanhood. Illustrated with 80 works in full color that span from 2017 to 2021, this is the first book on this contemporary feminist artist who is a rising star in the world of textiles and portraiture. According to Swaby, “I wanted to create a space where we could see ourselves reflected in a moment of joy, celebrated without expectations, without connected stereotypes.” Writers and scholars with multiple points of view take on Swaby’s work and delve into her place within contemporary Black art.

Bathroom Decor Products Manufacturing 1. Market Overview: The bathroom decor products manufacturing industry is a dynamic sector that caters to the demand for stylish, functional, and aesthetically pleasing bathroom accessories and furnishings. This market is driven by consumers' increasing desire to transform bathrooms into comfortable and luxurious spaces. 2. Market Segmentation: The market for bathroom decor products manufacturing can be segmented as follows: • Product Types: Shower curtains, bath mats, towel sets, soap dispensers, storage solutions, and decorative accents. • Material Choices: Ceramic, glass, metal, wood, and sustainable materials. • Distribution Channels: Retail stores, e-commerce platforms, home improvement centers, and interior design showrooms. 3. Regional Analysis: The market for bathroom decor products manufacturing has a global presence with regional variations: • North America: A mature market with a strong demand for innovative and stylish bathroom decor products. • Europe: European consumers emphasize the importance of both functionality and aesthetics in bathroom decor. • Asia-Pacific: Rapid urbanization and a growing middle class drive demand for modern and fashionable bathroom decor. • Middle East and Africa: Increasing investments in hospitality and real estate boost the market. 4. Market Drivers: • Home Improvement Trend: Consumers invest in bathroom renovations to enhance their living spaces. • Eco-Friendly Focus: Growing interest in sustainable and environmentally friendly bathroom products. • Technology Integration: Smart bathroom decor products, such as touchless faucets, are gaining popularity. • E-commerce: The convenience of online shopping expands market reach. 5. Market Challenges: • Quality and Durability: Maintaining consistent quality and durability in manufacturing is crucial. • Competition: The market is highly competitive, requiring innovative designs and marketing strategies. • Supply Chain Issues: Sourcing raw materials and managing supply chains can be complex. 6. Opportunities: • Sustainability: Offering eco-friendly and recyclable bathroom decor products can attract environmentally conscious consumers. • Customization: Providing personalized design options can cater to individual preferences. • Digital Marketing: Effective digital marketing and social media strategies can expand the customer base. 7. Future Outlook: The bathroom decor products manufacturing industry is poised for continued growth as consumers increasingly prioritize aesthetics and functionality in their bathrooms. To remain competitive, businesses in this sector should focus on innovation, sustainability, and effective digital marketing. As consumers seek high-quality and stylish bathroom decor products, the future of this market looks promising. Conclusion: The market for bathroom decor products manufacturing offers a bright future as consumers demand both style and functionality in their bathrooms. Businesses in this industry should seize opportunities in sustainability, customization, and digital marketing to meet evolving consumer preferences. With a strong outlook and a diverse customer base, the bathroom decor products manufacturing market is set to thrive in the coming years, offering stylish and functional bathroom decor options to consumers worldwide.

How do you "Quilt a Face?" How do you bring your favorite people to life with fabric? Fabric portrait artists and teachers, Phyllis Cullen and Cindy Richard, show you how to create amazing, true-to-life portraits! "It's All About the Face" was born when the authors realized there was little available instruction about how to quilt faces. Having taught the subject for years, they decided to collaborate. Capturing the essence of a subject is the goal. Phyllis and Cindy have applied the rules of fine art to quilting faces. The book offers in-depth direction - even if you cannot draw, have never taken an art class or even a sewing class. Using large, full color, detailed images as examples, the authors lead the reader step by step through the process of: - Composing a portrait so it tells a story and WOWS the viewer - Using digital technology to reveal the values in every face - Selecting fabrics - Creating a totally recognizable fabric collage - Quilting your masterpiece by following anatomical contours The authors offer tips about lighting, taking reference photos, and photographing your finished quilts. They make recommendations about needles, thread, surface design, and even how to please the judges! Finally, Phyllis, who is also a doctor, touches on ways to keep your hands healthy. Cindy and Phyllis want you to succeed! They offer classes and workshops to support the book and stand ready to answer your questions and help you with your projects. They feel confident that anyone who follows their instructions will get a great start on the fascinating journey that is "All About the Face!"

"With a different and delightfully practical approach to a traditional and time-honored subject, Jan Messent shows you how to create portraits in stitch. There are simple instructions for shaping and padding different-angled heads, creating faces, adding features and stitching the hair and garments, as well as explorations of the most suitable fabrics, stitches, threads and embellishments to use. Within this book you will discover a host of personalities, including a mysterious white Edwardian lady, the formidable Bess of Hardwicke and a 'book-box' that opens to reveal exquisite renditions of Cinderella and Prince Charming. All of Jan's portraits are filled with character and charm, and have a timeless appeal that will enthral and excite textile artists and embroiderers alike"--Dust jacket cover.

Textile has been used as a medium of communication since the prehistoric period. Up until the 19th century, civilizations throughout the world manipulated thread and fabric to communicate in a way that would astound many of us now. Unlike text and images, textile is haptic and three-dimensional. Its meaning is unfixed, constantly shifting as it circulates between different owners and creators. In How Textile Communicates, Ganaele Langlois dissects textile's unique capacity for communication through a range of global case studies, before examining the profound impact of colonialism on textile practice and the appropriation of this medium by capitalist systems. A thought-provoking contribution to the fields of both fashion and communication studies, Langlois' writing challenges readers' preconceptions and shines new light on the profound impact of textiles on human communication.