Stitch, Fabric & Thread - Elizabeth Healey

Stitch, Fabric & Thread by Elizabeth Healey is an inventive guide to experimenting with stitch, fabric and thread to create distinctive textiles. This paperback edition brings together practical exercises and reference-style features for creative stitchers.

Key details

• Author: Elizabeth Healey
• Subtitle: An inspirational guide for creative stitchers
• Format: Paperback
• Pages: 160
• Publisher: Search Press
• Publication date: 29 December 2016

Synopsis

Designed to make sewing feel enjoyable rather than daunting, this book encourages readers to simply pick up a needle and start exploring. It offers over 40 practical exercises, supported by stitch galleries and a wide range of techniques including quilting, printing, dyeing, couching, pleats and puckers, needlelace, and decorative Japanese book binding.

Projects draw inspiration from around the world, from corded pieces influenced by Milton Glaser’s Bob Dylan poster to bold embroidered African masks, Mola appliqué, Aboriginal dreamtime lizards created with bleach and fabric paint, and knotted work inspired by ancient Mayan counting systems. Alongside the making, ‘between the stitches’ features provide insights into sewing movements such as Boro textiles, Gee’s Bend quilting and Dorset buttons, making it a rich read for creative stitchers.

Rackhams Reference : UKN67DK53I