Stitched Postcards: Beautiful Textile Designs in Miniature Using Quilting and Mixed Media Techniques - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 184448470X ISBN 13: 9781844484706

Publisher: Search Press, 2010

Synopsis

Stitched postcards are postcard-sized pieces of art, also known as artist mailing cards (AMCs), that are a new and growing trend in the world of mixed media art. This book contains an exclusive selection of some of the best designs, with contributions from a number of well-known textile designers, including the author, Christa Rolf, herself. The lovingly created miniatures are richly decorated with a range of styles including landscapes, florals, vintage and architecture, achieved using special yarns, fabrics and embellishments. With the help of a detailed section on materials, clear explanations of the basic techniques, and the individual designers' tips, these postcards are quick and easy to make, and are ideal for using up scraps of materials and items found in nature and around the home. They can be swapped with other designers, allowing the free exchange of ideas between like-minded people from all over the world. The book includes helpful ideas on how to send the postcards through the post and how to store your collection.

About this title

About the Author

Christa Rolf grew up with fabrics and still feels the same passion for textile materials. Patchwork, sewing and embroidery are her specialties. For more than ten years she has turned her hobby into a career and has since worked as a course instructor, author and managing editor OZ Verlag, the parent company of Christophorus publishing house.

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Over thirty different designs
Clear instructions and tips from individual designers
Expert advice on materials and basic techniques

Edition details

• Publisher: Search Press
• Publication date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 184448470X
• ISBN 13: 9781844484706
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 64
• Editor: Rolf Christa