Dowson, Jan

The Textile Artist: Expressive Stitches: A 'No-Rules' Guide to Creating Original Textile Art (The Textile Artist)

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ISBN 13:
9781782217503
author:
Dowson, Jan
format:
Paperback / softback
publisher:
Search Press Ltd
language:
English
Publication Year:
2021
Pages:
144
Dimensions:
28 x 21.6 x 1.2 centimeters (0.3
Genre:
Home & Garden, Crafts & Hobbies, Needlework & Knitting,
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 5 working days
£15.38

Description

Discover the art of creating original textile art with expressive stitches. This inspiring book by Jan Dowson showcases her unique approach to transforming ideas into beautifully stitched representations that exude detail, colour, and expression.

From sketchbook process to final design, Jan shares her simple yet effective methods for transforming fabric through dyeing, embellishing, and stamping. Follow her as she takes you through the stages of three types of work, including stitched landscapes, memory cloths, and bird sculptures, each with a breakdown of materials, tools, and techniques used.

A gallery of Jan's stunning work complements her techniques and projects, showcasing how to push the limits of your stitcheries. With this no-rules guide, you'll learn how to create original textile art that's full of meaning and astounding texture.

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