Books
Connecting Art to Stitch In this new book – the essential connection between the world of fine art and contemporary textiles is explored. 15 ‘Art Classes’ make that link between line and stitch, watercolour overlay and applique, acrylics and mixed media, constantly allowing the textile student to get back to art basics as a way forward in their own textile work. Beautifully illustrated with a gallery of international textile and fine artists, it will be another ‘must have’ book for the fibreart enthusiast. |
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Contemporary Quilts... This book is the essential tool for quilters and those in stitched textiles who want to break away from traditional designs, develop their own ideas and take their work to a whole new level. This self-study guide with design classes covering subjects like basic composition and colour theory and surface techniques for paper and fabric, continues to be a best seller. |
Creative Quilts... Devoted to exploring creativity from the first ideas to the finished piece, with inspiration taken from the world of contemporary art, architecture and world textiles, this second book includes more mixed media techniques including added texture using tyvek and wireform. With a whole chapter devoted to sketchbooks, ‘Creative Quilts’ has something for everyone. |
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All books are 128 pages, published by Batsford www.anovabooks.com |
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