Paperback. This is an award-winning guide to thread techniques - now in paperback! Discover the amazing versatility of thread with this superbly illustrated guide to the basic techniques, and beyond. Be inspired by the surprising evolution of thread from a device used to hold fabric together into a creative tool that beautifies projects with designs, colours, textures, structures, and more. Whether you're expanding your knowledge of traditional techniques, or experimenting with thread painting or moulding thread structures, Threads: The Basics & Beyond is your one-stop guide to everything you need to know, including: dozens of techniques illustrated with step-by-step photos; more than a dozen original projects to practice on; a reference guide to materials and equipment; a gallery of inspirational thread projects; and much, much more! Whether you're expanding your knowledge of traditional techniques, or experimenting with thread painting or moulding thread structures, this is your guide to what you need to know, including: dozens of techniques illustrated with step-by-step photos; more than a dozen original projects to practice on; a gallery of thread projects; and more. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Title: Threads: The Basics & Beyond (Paperback)
Publisher: Landauer Publishing, Urbandale
Publication Date: 2005
Language: English
ISBN 10: 1935726323
ISBN 13: 9781935726326
Binding: Paperback
Condition: new

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Synopsis

Go on a journey of thread, stitch, and discovery!

Step-by-step instructions for dozens of thread techniques, from stitches and laces to thread painting, trapunto, and more
Use thread as paint, texture, ornamentation, structure, and embellishment
Designer's gallery of thread projects for inspiration, from quilts and samplers to journals and dolls
Learn the basics of threads, from tension and piecing to edge finishes
Create a stitching passport to document your adventures, detours, and misadventures in stitching

Get inspired by the surprising evolution of threads into a creative tool that enhances and beautifies projects with design, color, texture, structure, and ornamentation!

A bit of thread can spice up one's art by a good degree. Threads: The Basics & Beyond: The Complete Visual Guide to Thread Techniques & Creativity discusses thread and how to weave it into the techniques of quilting, painting, and other artistic mediums.

With no shortage of ideas and full color photos throughout, authors Debbie Bates & Liz Kettle teach you how to use thread in many versatile ways, from hand stitching, machine stitching, and faux weaving to free form embroidery, printing on ribbon, shashiko-inspired stitching, thread-painted appliqu�, and many more. Follow step-by-step techniques for each design element, then create a world of your own practice passport pages!

Whether expanding your knowledge of traditional techniques or experimenting with thread painting and molding thread structures, you'll experience threads with new creativity and inspiration.

Explore the possibilities of thread techniques:

Thread in Quilting
Thread as Paint
Thread as Texture
Thread as Ornament
Thread as Structure
Thread as Embellishment

Inside this book, the nuts and bolts of threads, supplies, and tools is explored, and the photo-illustrated instructions and expert tips throughout each chapter provide complete guidance so you can discover, play, and experiment with thread. The included Designer's Gallery of thread projects provides inspiration with ideas for quilts, a thread sampler, fabric journal, framed heart, and more.

Record your stitch travels by creating your personal "Passport"—a stitching book of practice pages you make as you experiment and build skills with each new technique. You'll find inspiration on every page, along with the step-by-step instructions you need for success, inside Threads: The Basics and Beyond!

About the Author

Deborah Bates is a successful quilt designer, fabric and mixed-media artist, and quilting teacher. Liz Kettle is a fabric and mixed-media artist with a passion for teaching.

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