An inspirational guide to using nature in textile art with step-by-step projects Plants flowers gardens insects & birds are a rich source of inspiration for artists & designers of all kinds This beautiful guide demonstrates how to get the most out of your surroundings to create original & unique pieces in textiles Beginning with a chapter on drawing from nature the book demonstrates how to use sketchbooks & create mood boards to explore your local environment & landscape The author demonstrates how to make small pieces such as folding books based on observational drawing & stitch Moving on to a section on floral inspiration the author shows how to use plants & flowers in your work from using stencilled flower motifs as embellishment to printing with plants onto fabric & making simple relief prints Finally the taking flight chapter demonstrates how to move into three-dimensions & sculptural work with birds & insects made from cloth Featuring step-by-step projects as well as work from contemporary artists makers & collaborative groups throughout this practical & beautiful guide shows how practitioners of all kinds can draw from the natural world for making & inspiration ...

This major new work comprises more than 1000 images that highlight the beauty subtlety simplicity or complexity of textiles created around the world The juxtaposition of historical & contemporary examples highlights the skill & imagination of textile designers throughout history as well as the remarkable range of achievements Thematic illustrated sections present in-depth knowledge & sweeping insights into the role textiles have played throughout all human civilization & illuminate the ways in which structure or surface decoration or embellishment enhance this most tactile of arts With a definitive text by Mary Schoeser drawing together knowledge gathered over a liftime of immersion in the textile arts no other book in the vast literature on the subject has so comprehensively celebrated the spectacular & enduring appeal of textiles ...

This is an exploration of the vast landscape of knit fabrics Known for her simple timeless designs Hannah Fettig of Knitbot takes her well-loved knitwear essentials a step further with a focus on textural stitch patterns Highlights include delving into the characteristics of textured fabric comparing stitch patterns at different gauges working shaping into patterned fabric & more The design collection features both garments & accessory patterns each showcasing the irresistible qualities of textured knit fabrics ...

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Create an elegant & shimmering atmosphere at home with this luxury silver electro-plated ceramic tealight holder From the Silver ...

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