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In The Company Of Fiber Artists
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Book Synopsis In the Company of Fiber Artists by : Tamara Poff
Download or read book In the Company of Fiber Artists written by Tamara Poff and published by . This book was released on 2021-02-15 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written for beginner through expert level rigid heddle weavers, this groundbreaking book presents interviews with 8 nationally and internationally known fiber artists to inspire personal expression. Included are experts in fiber sculpture, continuous strand weaving, surface design, knitting, hand dyeing, crochet, floor loom weaving, and eco-fashion. With 16 original patterns, the weaver will find novel ways to achieve new heights in their work.
Download or read book Skydyes written by Mickey Lawler and published by C&T Publishing Inc. This book was released on 1997-09-07 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A veteran fiber artist shares the basics of fabric painting, including step-by-step instructions to master techniques, and a list of necessary supplies. For Mickey Lawler, the sky is never the limit! Mickey’s SKYDYES fabric is well known among quilters and fiber artists as the finest individually hand-painted cotton available. • Perfect for beginning fabric painters, as well as those who have dabbled with fabric paints • Straightforward instructions explain Mickey’s painting techniques • Easy-to-follow exercises show how to create skies, earth, seas, and gardens • Learn how to choose appropriate fabrics, paints, and applicators • Handy “Paint Color and Mixing Chart” • Includes an easy quilt project that uses fabrics you create in the exercises Praise for Skydyes “Skydyes takes an easygoing tutorial approach to teach quilters new aspects of their craft. Known for her beautiful hand-painted cotton fabrics, Lawler here teaches the art of fabric painting to those who would rather paint their own than buy custom-painted fabric. . . . An excellent choice.” —Library Journal
Download or read book Weaving written by Katie Treggiden and published by Ludion Publishers. This book was released on 2018 with total page 223 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Celebrates the revival of weaving with works by influential and contemporary weavers from around the world - An inspiring book for lovers of textiles, interiors and design. Weaving is a centuries-old craft with a fascinating history, and one that continues to evolve. It is being revitalized today by designers, artists and modern craftspeople all over the world: from wall-hangings and carpets to art installations and technological tours-de-force. Weaving - Contemporary Makers on the Loom presents a survey of this vibrant revival, with profiles of over twenty contemporary weavers: Alexandra Kehayoglou, for example, designs breath-taking natural landscapes (for the likes of Dries van Noten), while Daniel Harris makes textiles for famous clothing brands using nineteenth century looms. Brent Wadden weaves beautiful, museum-standard fabrics. The book includes beautiful images of their studios, work and inspiration. Author Katie Treggiden's essays explore the craft's relationship with themes such as emancipation, migration and new technologies. The Bauhaus weaver Anni Albers is also discussed at length and this is a reference for everyone involved in textiles today. Weavers included Alexandra Kehayoglou Allyson Rousseau Brent Wadden Christy Matson Daniel Harris Dee Clements Dienke Dekker Eleanor Pritchard Erin M. Riley Genevieve Griffiths Hermine Van Dijck Hiroko Takeda Ilse Acke Jen Keane Judit Just Karin Carlander Kayla Mattes Lauren Chang Rachel Scott Rachel Snack Swati Maskeri Tanya Aguiniga
Download or read book Fiber Arts written by Outlet and published by . This book was released on 1988-12-12 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Color and Texture for the Rigid Heddle Loom by : Tamara Poff
Download or read book Color and Texture for the Rigid Heddle Loom written by Tamara Poff and published by . This book was released on 2018-11-30 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In her 2nd book of lessons and wearable patterns for the rigid heddle loom, Tamara Poff takes you "beyond the rectangle" once again to get bigger and better results from your little loom. With 12 flattering designs for sizes small to 3x, skill levels range from easy to complex. You'll find multiple options to suit varied tastes and skill sets using 12"-24" looms. Although some patterns add knitted or crocheted embellishments, alternate instructions are given for non-needlecrafters. You'll explore detailed guidance on color theory and fiber selection, enhanced weave structures, specialized garment finishing options, and common roadblocks. For the adventurous, there are ideas to customize for your own designs. The author applies knowledge and empathy to the #1 question of new rigid heddle enthusiasts, "What can I weave with?" employing extensive photographs, charts, and illustrations.
Download or read book Fibershed written by Rebecca Burgess and published by Chelsea Green Publishing. This book was released on 2019-11-19 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Cost of Our Clothes -- The Fibershed Movement -- Soil-to-Soil Clothing and the Carbon Cycle -- The False Solution of Synthetic Biology -- Implementing the Vision with Plant-Based Fibers -- Implementing the Vision with Animal Fibers and Mills -- Expanding the Fibershed Model -- A Future Based in Truth.
Book Synopsis Fiber Arts Market and Fiber Artists by : Evelyn Ann Davis
Download or read book Fiber Arts Market and Fiber Artists written by Evelyn Ann Davis and published by . This book was released on 1979 with total page 129 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Creative Thread Sketching by : Deborah Wirsu
Download or read book Creative Thread Sketching written by Deborah Wirsu and published by . This book was released on 2023-03-21 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Begin an exhilarating journey into the world of drawing and painting with thread and your sewing machine. Thread sketching is a fascinating craft - but where do you begin? This fully revised and illustrated Second Edition of 'Creative Thread Sketching' guides you through everything you need to know. From equipment and tools, fabric selection and setting up your sewing machine, to free motion stitching techniques and problem-solving, this friendly guide shows you how to put all the pieces together. Learn how to create a wide variety of stunning stitched textile art for your home or friends. Popular textile artist, author and blogger Deborah Wirsu includes six free, illustrated projects to help get you started with this comprehensive introduction to creating stunning textile art using fabric, thread, and a domestic sewing machine.
Download or read book Fiber Gathering written by Joanne Seiff and published by Turner Publishing Company. This book was released on 2009-02-23 with total page 435 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Meet the people, sample the flavor, and experience the kinship through 11 unique events and more than 25 inspiring projects. Yarn enthusiasts from coast to coast are embracing fiber festivals with gusto, from New York's Rhinebeck Sheep and Wool Festival to Oregon's Black Sheep Gathering. This large-format, full-color book is a stunning visual celebration of eleven fiber festivals throughout the U.S., showcasing the rich marketplace and sprawling agricultural exhibits that attract visitors in astounding numbers. Perfect as a coffee table book, it also includes instructions for creating 25 unique knitting, crocheting, spinning, and dyeing projects that reflect the rural couture of these popular gatherings. Fiber Gathering brings America's most celebrated festivals into readers' hearts and homes—and inspires them to create clothing, art, and meaning from these time-honored crafts. Throughout history, we've gathered together in the market square. We're there to buy and sell, to get good deals on fibers, fabrics, fruits, vegetables, and bread, but we're also there to see friends, gossip, trade recipes, and admire new clothes. We've got an eye on each other's animals, and we're going to keep them from getting into any trouble. It's our chance to hold someone else's baby or to congratulate a new grandmother. It's a chance to connect, to touch, and to bond with others.
Book Synopsis Fabric Surface Design by : Cheryl Rezendes
Download or read book Fabric Surface Design written by Cheryl Rezendes and published by Storey Publishing. This book was released on 2013-01-01 with total page 321 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents step-by-step instructions for creating surface designs on fabric using textile paints and printing ink, and includes tips on such techniques as stamping, silkscreen, image transfer, marbling, and Japanese shibori.
Book Synopsis The Fiberarts Book of Wearable Art by : Katherine Duncan-Aimone
Download or read book The Fiberarts Book of Wearable Art written by Katherine Duncan-Aimone and published by Lark Books (NC). This book was released on 2002 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The definitive collection of the top 40 American artists in the field today. Among the featured names: Stevie Kane and Mike Sells, Tim Harding, Carter Smith, and Karren K. Brito. "An overview of current trends in the field [with]...profiles of prominent fiber artists, with generous samples of their work...a good choice."--"Library Journal." "Lavishly photographed ...I defy any devotee of great textiles and powerful design not to find something in these pages they'd be thrilled to wear."--"Threads." "Inspirational ...[is] jam-packed with ideas, tips, and techniques for creating your own one-of-a-kind garments and fantastic fabrics....Get a copy and start the creative juices flowing."--"Vogue Patterns."
Book Synopsis Felt Fabric Designs by : Sheila Smith
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.
Book Synopsis A Fiber Artist's Guide to Color & Design by : Heather Thomas
Download or read book A Fiber Artist's Guide to Color & Design written by Heather Thomas and published by Landauer Books. This book was released on 2011 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "From the language of color--to the principles of design--to examples of fabulous fiber art creations and 12 workshop lessons, each is spectacularly presented in this exciting, new book developed to help you become a better artist."--P. [4] of cover.
Book Synopsis Spinning and Dyeing Yarn by : Ashley Martineau
Download or read book Spinning and Dyeing Yarn written by Ashley Martineau and published by B.E.S. Publishing. This book was released on 2014 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides easy to follow step-by-step tutorials for preparing, dyeing, and spinning different fibers.
Book Synopsis Material Images by : Bowling Green State University. School of Art. Gallery
Download or read book Material Images written by Bowling Green State University. School of Art. Gallery and published by . This book was released on 1986 with total page 12 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Land by Hand by : Textile Center (Minneapolis, Minn.)
Download or read book Land by Hand written by Textile Center (Minneapolis, Minn.) and published by . This book was released on 2011-08 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis The Found Object in Textile Art by : Cas Holmes
Download or read book The Found Object in Textile Art written by Cas Holmes and published by Interweave. This book was released on 2010-08-24 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explore the elements and popular practice of using found objects in mixed media and textile art with Cas Holmes. When applied both for decoration and meaning, found objects can add texture and special accents to your art pieces. Let textile artist Cas Holmes, renowned for her use of "the found" and her many-layered, atmospheric pieces, show you a wealth of tips and ideas for this technique. Inside you'll discover: Where to search for found objects and how to recycle previously used materials. Techniques to conceive and build a piece around a found object. The range of found objects--from natural materials such as driftwood to manufactured pieces of machinery to even mundane objects like CD cases. How found objects can be used to create stunning pieces and lend deep meaning to a work. The Found Object in Textile Art showcases how to combine mixed-media and fiber-arts techniques to create art with personal, narrative qualities.
