The Textile Artist: Layered and Stitched Pictures: Using free machine embroidery and appliqué to create textile art inspired by everyday life - Softcover

Essam, Katie

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1782215131 ISBN 13: 9781782215134

Publisher: Search Press, 2018

Synopsis

Katie Essam's fresh, modern style uses unique combinations of traditional techniques, and in this book she shows you how to create beautiful textile art inspired by the beauty in everyday objects.

Stretch your imagination and be inspired by Katie's fun, innovative ideas; learn how to draw inspiration from the animals, birds, gardens, beach huts and scenes that surround you; and use that inspiration as the fuel you need to create gorgeous stitched pictures.

 

About this title

About the Author

Katie Essam, a textile artist and author, lives in Bexhill, East Sussex, UK. Since graduating in 2011 from the University of Hertfordshire with a BA Hons in Contemporary Applied Art, she has been struck with a passion for textiles. Having taught herself freehand machine embroidery, appliqué and many other textile techniques, she now combines them to make original framed, mixed media textile art pieces, inspired by the beauty in everyday objects and vintage. To see more of Katie's work visit: www.katie-essam.co.uk

From the Back Cover

Katie Essam has a fresh, modern approach to textile art, using unique combinations of media and techniques to create beautiful mixed-media artworks inspired by everyday objects and scenes.

The techniques Katie uses include free machine embroidery, applique, hand stitching, collage and fabric painting, all of which she explains clearly through step-by-step photographs, numerous examples of her work and 7 gorgeous step-by-step projects accompanied by full-size templates.

Providing a wealth of inspiration for those new to textile art as well as experienced textile artists, Layered and Stitched Pictures guides you through the entire creative process from finding inspiration to designing your own stitched artworks, encouraging you to experiment and discover your own artistic voice and style.

Edition details

• Publisher: Search Press
• Publication date: 2018
• ISBN 10: 1782215131
• ISBN 13: 9781782215134
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 128