The Art of the Needle: Designing in Fabric and Thread (Paperback editions)

by JanBeaney (Author), JanBeaney (Author)

• Used

  Paperback
  1991

  $3.25

  With the aid of over 100 specially commissioned photographs and instructions with step-by-step illustrations, Jan Beaney shows how to create designs from many natural and man-made objects including flowers and plants, seashells, stonework and buildings - and describes the shapes, motifs and patterns that can be used. There are ideas on composition and scale and tips on how to interpret texture and colour. She also explains how to transfer designs from paper to fabric and gives helpful hints on successful dyeing and fixing. A variety of techniques, including applique, quilting, stitchery, machine embroidery and patchwork are described and illustrated through sample projects such as cushions, wall hangings, quilts, clothes, jewellery and bags.

• Used

  Hardcover
  1988

  $3.25

  This fully illustrated guide to needlework design describes a variety of techniques, including applique, quilting, stitchery, machine embroidery and patchwork. The author looks at sources of design - garden, home, animals, fruit and vegetables - and describes shapes, motifs and patterns that can be used. There are ideas on composition and scale and tips on how to interpret texture and colour, how to transfer designs from paper to fabric and how to dye fabric. Sample projects such as cushions, wall hangings, quilts, clothes, jewellery and bags are outlined. Jan Beaney has written several books including Landscapes in Pictures, Collage and Design , Textiles and Surface Patterns , Embroidery: New Approaches and Stitches: New Approaches .