The Textile Artist The Art Of Felting Silk Ribbon Embroidery

Author : Di Van Niekerk
Publisher : National Geographic Books
ISBN 13 : 1782214429
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.27/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Textile Artist: The Art of Felting and Silk Ribbon Embroidery written by Di Van Niekerk and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2018-01-02 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn and create 16 beautiful embroidered silk and felt pieces by world renowned artist Di van Nierkerk Internationally renowned ribbon artist, Di van Niekerk, has brought the textile and embroidery worlds together to create a unique book that combines the two mediums, with fabulous results. Working in close association with felt specialist Toody Cassidy, and featuring art by felt designer Razaan Jakoet, this is a book to delight and inspire beginners keen to work with the striking fusion of felt and silk. Learn to make flat nuno felting and felt surfaces, using wool, wool and silk and paper silk, and adorn these with exquisite silk ribbon designs. Beginning with detailed instructions on the felted backgrounds, followed by a step-by-step section on how to make the flowers and creatures in silk, the book then introduces readers to 16 stunning projects, from pieces to hang in your home through to accessories you can wear and keep, to practice and apply your newfound embroidery skills.

Author : Toody Cassidy (author) Di Van Niekerk (author)
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781800932432
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.3X/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Art of Felting & Silk Ribbon Embroidery written by Toody Cassidy (author) Di Van Niekerk (author) and published by . This book was released on 1901 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Moy Mackay
Publisher : Search Press Limited
ISBN 13 : 1781268622
Total Pages : 128 pages
Book Rating : 4.29/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Art in Felt & Stitch written by Moy Mackay and published by Search Press Limited. This book was released on 2012-04-02 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this visually stunning book, Moy Mackay reveals how you too can create beautiful pictures using felt. Characterised by her wonderful use of colour, Moy's work is breathtaking and includes still-lifes, animals and landscapes inspired by the dramatic scenery of the Scottish Borders where she lives and works. Moy takes you through every step of the process, including the materials and tools you need, the feltmaking process itself (which is easier than you'd imagine), and how to put together four fabulous felt paintings of your own. There is guidance on stitching, including both hand- and machine-stitching, as well as how to use colour and introduce texture in the form of different fibres and threads. There are numerous examples of Moy's work through the book, and by the end you will not fail to be inspired to create gorgeous felt paintings of your own. "e;Moy's passionate use of colour and the deep texture created by felting are what draw me to her work. I also like the way that she concentrates on her surroundings for her subject matter - her work is very free."e;-Kaffe Fassett

Author : Country Bumpkin
Publisher : SearchPress+ORM
ISBN 13 : 178126435X
Total Pages : 138 pages
Book Rating : 4.55/5 ( download)

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Download or read book A–Z of Ribbon Embroidery written by Country Bumpkin and published by SearchPress+ORM. This book was released on 2015-10-10 with total page 138 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A complete guide for ribbon embroiderers of all skill levels—whether you’re just starting or looking to step things up—with 40+ fabulous designs. The appeal of ribbon embroidery is timeless, and thousands of embroiderers have been captivated by its ease of use and fabulous results. In A–Z of Ribbon Embroidery,you will find every stitch and technique fully explained with step-by-step photographs and clear instructions. Accomplished embroiderers have compiled advice on choosing ribbons, fabrics, needles and frames, as well as a host of other hints and tips. There are forty exquisite designs with full detail provided on the materials and stitches used for every element and a helpful Ribbon Embroidery Index directing you to the appropriate step-by-steps for each technique. Templates, a pattern key and a comprehensive index make this a must-have manual for anyone wanting to learn or brush up on ribbon embroidery skills. Praise for the series “The A–Z series has truly stood the test of time and remains one of the most comprehensive, easy-to-use guides available to embroidery, knitting, and crochet.” —Kathy Troup, Editor, Stitch magazine

Author : Di Van Niekerk
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781800932319
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.16/5 ( download)

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Download or read book A Perfect World in Ribbon Embroidery & Stumpwork written by Di Van Niekerk and published by . This book was released on 1901 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Sheila Smith
Publisher : Batsford
ISBN 13 : 9781849940443
Total Pages : 128 pages
Book Rating : 4.44/5 ( download)

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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.

Author : Jean Draper
Publisher : Batsford Books
ISBN 13 : 1849947724
Total Pages : 316 pages
Book Rating : 4.25/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Stitch and Structure written by Jean Draper and published by Batsford Books. This book was released on 2022-02-10 with total page 316 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An essential book for any textile artist looking to expand their repertoire into two- and three-dimensional work. Leading textile artist, teacher and examiner Jean Draper takes you through the entire process from designing through construction to embellishment with mixed media. This beautiful and very practical book includes diagrams, detailed drawings and stitch information to guide the reader through the techniques, which include hand and machine embroidery. It covers: Design, including recording information for translation into stitch (with lots of drawing tips); Choice of Threads, including some unusual threads and customizing them; Constructing with Thread, everything from knotted forms, with decorative threads, grids and stacks, and coiled structures; Stitches in Thin Air, constructing with stitch alone using moulds and soluble fabric; Using Mixed Media in Stitched Structures, such as paper, sticks, wire and plastics; Adding Structure to an Existing Fabric; Three-Dimensional Fabric Structures. Working in two and three-dimensions is a growing genre of textile art and this incorporates a fresh approach and great design advice.

Author : Popova
Publisher : Search Press Limited
ISBN 13 : 178126578X
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.89/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Textile Artist: The Seasons in Silk Ribbon Embroidery written by Popova and published by Search Press Limited. This book was released on 2019 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Sheena Cable
Publisher : New Holland Australia(AU)
ISBN 13 : 9781853688645
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.49/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Silk Ribbon Embroidery written by Sheena Cable and published by New Holland Australia(AU). This book was released on 2000 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Delicate and pretty, ribbon embroidery is perfect for forming little flowers and foliage and for adorning with shiny beads -- and the silky, shimmery material has a special softness. Feel a surge of creative joy as roses, bows, and twisted chains emerge from your needle. Stitch 20 elegant decorative objects, all of heirloom and gift quality, including a classic laurel wreath cushion, ideal for beginners; table linen; hats and a sunflower-covered hatband; drapes; shirts, a fabulous lacy Christening gown; and more. "Inspirational projects....Stunning photographs."--"Vogue Patterns."

Author : Sophie Long
Publisher : The Crowood Press
ISBN 13 : 1785002538
Total Pages : 534 pages
Book Rating : 4.33/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Ribbonwork Embroidery written by Sophie Long and published by The Crowood Press. This book was released on 2017-03-31 with total page 534 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ribbon embroidery is a simple, beautiful and versatile technique that dates back to the seventeenth century. This book brings it up to date with fresh instruction on floral classics, as well as stunning contemporary designs. With over 400 colour step-by-step photographs to guide the reader through each stitch, Ribbonwork Embroidery demonstrates the speed and simplicity of ribbonwork, and explains how it can be combined with other techniques to add detail and depth to a piece of embroidery. Step-by-step photographs guide the reader through each stitch, and detailed instructions explain how ribbonwork can be combined with a range of other techniques. Help and advice is provided throughout on working with silk ribbons and projects demonstrate how to use the stitches in designs. There are ideas for creating using pieces and advice on displaying embroidery. Beautifully illustrated with 436 colour step-by-step photographs.