This comprehensive how-to book explores all the concepts and techniques involved in creating art quilts, including composition and design; making whole-cloth, pieced, and appliquéd art quilts; fabric manipulation and surface design; quilting/stitching; embellishing; and working in a series. Readers will find easy access to information with step-by-step directions and hundreds of full-color photos for clear understanding. Easy projects provide opportunities for the reader to try the techniques, and galleries of art quilts by various fabric artists offer beautiful examples and enticing inspiration.

This richly illustrated how-to book is a comprehensive reference for various felting techniques, including needle felting, wet felting, and nuno felting. With these easy-to-follow, step-by-step directions and hundreds of full-color photos, you’ll be able to explore these easy projects that provide fun opportunities for you to try the techniques. Galleries of unique felted designs and creations by renowned fabric artists act as beautiful examples and inspiration to pursue the hobby yourself.

The ultimate guide to manipulating, coloring, and embellishing fabrics. Discover nearly 50 fabulous techniques for creating one-of-a-kind designer fabrics using your imagination as the guide.

""Reference book covering all techniques used for making art quilts with myriad photographic examples of finsihed quilts"--Provided by publisher"--

This 32-page booklet explores a variety of techniques for painting and printing on fabric, using products that are easy to get. A few can be made with materials and tools you can find around the house! Techniques include stenciling, screen printing, stamping, sun printing, and tie dyeing. Begin with plain muslin or other cotton fabric, and transform it into an exciting and versatile fabric for quilting, crafting, garment sewing, or home décor. Step-by-step instructions with large photos make it easy to learn these basic techniques. Step into the world of fabric art with Susan Stein, a Minnesota Quilter of the Year!

This is a comprehensive reference book on all aspects of crochet. This book provides a reference for all methods, including Tunisian, filet, intermeshing, broomstick lace, bruges lace, and freeform crochet. Includes step-by-step instructions for all the basic stitches and swatches of 100s of stitch patterns with complete instructions. Also provides instructions and patterns for 50 projects for garments, accessories, and décor items.

The Complete Photo Guide to Knitting, 2nd Edition " comprehensive technique guide with 220 stitch patterns and 15 projects " is the one knitting reference ever yarn enthusiast should have.

With updated photography and techniques, this is the definitive guide to all things sewing, whether you're working with garments or decor

Step-by-step instructions make jumping into art quilting easy and fun! Art quilting is very personal, and it can take a lot of experimentation and practice to achieve a level of confidence and accomplishment. One cannot become an art quilter simply by following instructions. However, some basic information is needed to get started on the right path. This booklet gives the reader a foundation in design elements - lines, values, color, texture, balance, and unity - and provides 5 simple art quilt projects to help the reader experiment with different methods. Explore fabric manipulation and embellishment techniques with author Susan Stein, a Minnesota Quilter of the Year.