Turning the traditional use of silk on its head, this book examines techniques for creating fabulous textural surfaces and blankets of patterns. Based on mainstream embroidery and covering deconstruction and reconstruction of fabric, appliqué, and reverse appliqué—all with a contemporary twist—the methodology calls for the manipulation of fabrics with techniques such as ripping silk into strips and fusing and layering it onto other pieces leaving unfinished edges and raveled threads. In addition to featuring 14 step-by-step silk projects that may incorporate the scrap fabrics and loose threads littering countless sewing rooms—including bags, a coat, pillows, quilts, a table runner, a vest, and wall panels—the book showcases hundreds of photographs from the artist’s trips to Malaysia and Turkey, as well as highlights her love of her Scottish homeland’s countryside, which served as the inspiration for her bold and experimental craft.

Silk Unraveled: Experiments in Tearing, Fusing, Layering & Stitching

Crafts, Hobbies & Home

Moffat, Lorna

Crafts & Hobbies

Dragon Threads

Fiber Etch fabric remover gel dissolves plant fibers but leaves synthetic and animal fibers intact, allowing for intricate etch designs and cutwork. The dozens of projects in this activity guide lead sewers and crafters through the basics of Fiber Etch fabric remover gel. This includes Fiber Etch use, no-sew techniques, appliqué, and machine-generated embroidery designs. Also included are suggestions on creating the popular fabric Devore, or etched velvet. This creative and easy no-scissor approach to fabric arts makes complicated techniques available to crafters of all levels.

Fabric Etching: Creating Surface Texture & Design Using Fiber Etch

Lee, Iris

DecoSerging is a book designed to inspire creativity in the novice as well as the experienced serger owner. April Dunn is a firm believer that with a little guidance, everyone can enjoy decorative serging as much as she does. 
In writing this book she has combined her love for serging and experience in teaching both basic and creative serging techniques. April starts by defining and clarifying the basics of serging and the parts of the serger. Then she takes you from decorative serging basics onto such innovative techniques as: serger points wavy lattice serger seminole patchwork rolled hem pintucks a variety of trims that you can make on your serger and much more! 
Included are: -lots of detailed illustrations and photos to help you understand the information and techniques. -a color gallery of photos to stimulate your imagination! -novelty thread library-an informative reference on many kinds of decorative threads, including a valuable chart on where they are most easily used. -a list of helpful accessories -easy to read charts for serger set-up 
Serging has been traditionally used for utilitarian purposes such as preventing raveling and for stretch seams. DecoSerging revolutionizes your use of the serger with dozens of decorative techniques. 
Though features and stitch types vary from one brand of serger to another, this book was researched and written to work with all serger types.

Decoserging: Decorative Serging Techniques

Dunn, April L.

Presented in full color, this guide presents ideas and techniques to inspire quilting parties for a variety of occasions, including birthdays, anniversaries, retirements, fundraisers, and just for fun. Starting with a photo cut into squares, these squares are passed out at the party, enlarged, and then copied onto fabric. Once completed, the finished blocks are assembled into a fun and funky quilt. These versatile parties can be held in one day or over a period of months, with examples of projects completed both ways provided here. The guide is organized into two color-coded sections—one with instructions for the director of the party and one with instructions for the participants. Also included are step-by-step instructions for organizing a group, gathering supplies, techniques, and easy finishing methods.

Quilting Party: Group Quilting for Celebration, Commemoration & Charity

Teufel, Linda Chang

With her hand-dyed fabrics, layering techniques, and free-form outlines, Lintault pushes the envelope of quilt-making. This lavishly illustrated celebration of her art gives form to the deeply personal and elusive inner workings of the artist’s mind. Drawing inspiration from nature, painters, philosophers, and travels throughout the world, her quilts tell timeless tales that are a culmination of these vast experiences and influences. In addition to experiencing the amazing scope of her work, readers will gain insight into her creative process which blends formal artistic principles along with inspiration and intuition. A brief review of an array of technical processessketching, fabric dyeing, layering, sewing, and appliqué techniquesis also included to further illuminate the design process.

M. Joan Lintault: Connecting Quilts, Art & Textiles

Lintault, M. Joan

Combining an inspirational story of overcoming adversity and discovering a hidden talent with award-winning quilting techniques, this guide chronicles one woman's evolution into one of the world’s top quilters. Beginners and advanced quilters alike will learn intricate free-motion threadwork that fuses colors, fabrics, and design into one quilt. Her prized techniques are thoroughly discussed, including the basics for machine quilting, tools, specialty threads, bobbin quilting, trapunto, and free motion work. Included are five original quilt designs complete with patterns and step-by-step photographs for simple re-creation.

Color Fusion: Fiberworks by Laura Heine

Heine, Laura

Fabric Origami teaches an original technique that creates three-dimensional effects on fabric by folding, cutting and stitching. Based on a traditional American technique called "shark's teeth, " Fabric Origami shows how to create a variety of folded shapes. The different shapes are combined to form beautiful fabric mosaics that can be embellished with laces, decorative stitching, machine embroidery and fancy threads. Fabric Origami can be used on everything from clothing to quilts, placemats and curtains. Each step of Linda's easy method is illustrated in rich detail with a color photo gallery of finished designs to inspire you. Fabric Origami can be mastered by everyone from beginners to experienced sewers. This is the exclusive book on this fascinating technique and a must for every needlework library!

Fabric Origami: Variations of Shark's Teeth

This biography and illustrated guide highlights the work of master designer Koos van den Akker and provides inspiration for bold, unique sewing creations. Chronicling the designer's 30 years in haute couture, this book follows van den Akker from his start in the Paris workrooms of Christian Dior to his rise in the fashion world and the establishment of his own Madison Avenue boutique. Included are demonstrations for duplicating several of his construction and design techniques that offer illustrated sewing instructions and intricate details for home sewers to imitate. The designs, with their richness of texture, generosity of color, and dynamic mix of fabrics, share the full scope of van den Akker's masterful creations.

Koos Couture Collage: Inspiration & Techniques

Arts & Photography

Graphic Design

As much about motivation as it is about teaching techniques, this bold and vibrant quilting resource guides readers through the stages of the quilting process while offering encouragement and advice. Leading readers on a personal journey, the projects detail the joy of pursuing a passion for quilts through the creative exercises designed to help others tap into their own individual style and free their artistic spirit. With hints and tips on everything from fabric selection to choosing the right tools, this inspirational and instructive guide is a must for anyone interested in quilting.

Journey of an Art Quilter: Creative Strategies and Techniques

Olson, Barbara

Quilters can let their imaginations run wild as they discover surprisingly stress-free techniques to add and tame curves and angles to their creation. Exploring "no rules" improvisational methods, the guide teaches how to incorporate dimension and texture into quilts while transforming the ordinary into unique and distinctively shaped quilts with innovative fast finishes and faced bindings. Patterns are included to help quilters get started on the quest for total freedom and self-expression in quilt making.

Quilting by Improvisation: Exploring Curves, Openwork and Dimension

Pignatelli, Vikki

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