Machine Embroidered Art

by Alison Holt
Machine Embroidered Art
Author: Alison Holt
Publisher: National Geographic Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2020-02-18
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1782217916
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A showcase for textile artist Alison Holt's exquisite machine embroideries, this book will teach you to 'paint' your surroundings with thread. Use thread to paint the world around you with free-motion embroidery. Alongside new examples of Alison Holt's exquisite and distinctive machine embroideries, this book collects together her teachings and techniques for machine-embroidering flowers, woodlands, landscapes and seascapes. A huge range of techniques and ideas are clearly explained using step-by-step photographs, and demonstrated through a selection of inspiring projects. Learn how to create landscapes and seascapes of your own, and find inspiration through numerous examples of Alison's original work.

Organic Embroidery

by Meredith Woolnough
Organic Embroidery
Author: Meredith Woolnough
Publisher: Schiffer Publishing
Total Pages: 176
Release: 2018
Genre: Embroidery, Machine
ISBN: 9780764356131
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Renowned textile artist Meredith Woolnough creates replicas of nature using a delicate system of tiny stitches. Her artwork is breathtaking, and now for the first time Woolnough offers crafters and fiberartists a lesson in how to use the "organic embroidery" technique. Look behind the scenes of her art process, from the initialfieldwork sketching and research that inspires her designs, to theproduction of her ethereal embroidered sculptures. She guides you through 12 creativity-prompting activities to help you begin your own mastery of this method. As you learn to find your desired shape or pattern in nature, from sources like leaves, shells, or coral, then use your sewing machine to turn bits into exquisite art. You'll also enjoy dozens of inspirational photos of Woolnough's ownart pieces. Woolnough's instructions offer simple but highlyversatile techniques, and allow you space for your own creative approach

Machine Embroidered Seascapes

by A. Holt
Machine Embroidered Seascapes
Author: A. Holt
Publisher: Search Press
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2014-10
Genre: Embroidery, Machine
ISBN: 9781782211143
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Show how to produce incredibly beautiful seascapes. Using threads as an artist would use paints to achieve stunningly realistic pictures full of mood and atmosphere - waves crashing onto a windswept beach, sunlight sparkling on a bright blue Mediterranean sea and dramatic sunset skies -- all created using just two simple machine stitches.--Cover.

Singer Instructions for Art Embroidery and Lace Work

by Singer Sewing Machine Company
Singer Instructions for Art Embroidery and Lace Work
Author: Singer Sewing Machine Company
Publisher: Open Chain Pub
Total Pages: 225
Release: 1941
Genre: Art
ISBN: 9780932086198
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Presents over one hundred lessons in machine embroidery techniques, ranging from cording and openwork to lace and beadwork, using a straight-stitch machine

Pet Portrait Embroidery

by Michelle Staub
Pet Portrait Embroidery
Author: Michelle Staub
Publisher: C&T Publishing Inc
Total Pages: 147
Release: 2021-11-25
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1644030152
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Learn the art of thread painting from Instagram sensation Michelle Staub Cats and dogs seem to always have a paw planted firmly in our hearts. Capture the life in their eyes and the texture of their fur with a unique embroidered pet portrait! Insta-famous artist Michelle Staub puts a modern spin on thread painting with her easy-to-learn approach. Get started with 4 basic embroidery stitches, and follow the detailed tutorials to hone your skills. Capture awe-inspiring details of your pet with lessons in full-color thread painting or go clean with a simple line drawing—the choice is yours. Learn to personalize your art piece with names, dates, and decorative accents. With 20 sample patterns to customize, you can easily recreate any breed! Paint stunningly realistic pet portraits with just a needle and thread Try your hand at two styles—minimal outlines and incredible full-color renderings Make it modern with floral garlands, personalized banners, and crisp lettering Start today with 4 easy stitches and 20 customizable projects

Machine Embroidered Woodlands

by Alison Holt
Machine Embroidered Woodlands
Author: Alison Holt
Publisher: Search Press
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2009-02
Genre: Decoration and ornament
ISBN: 9781844482733
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Learn how to create beautiful woodland pictures using various combinations of two simple machine stitches. Techniques and instructions are broken down into clear, colour step-by-step instructions, with many helpful photographs and a great range of inspirational pieces. Alison 'paints' her threads on to hand-coloured backgrounds, blending her stitches and achieving stunning results. The raised effects of the embroidery produce a beautiful three-dimensional look and her clever use of perspective is effective and easily achieved. This book covers everything, including the materials required; how to compose a picture from photographs that have inspired you; painting backgrounds; and all the basic stitch techniques you need to know. Detailed instructions explain how to create realistic trees, foliage, flowers, woodland paths and much more. The book concludes with four stunning projects based on the four seasons, and throughout there are many examples of Alison's original and delightful work.This is an interesting and must-have instructional and inspirational manual for anyone interested in learning about free-motion embroidery.

The Complete Machine Embroidery Manual

by Elizabeth Keegan
The Complete Machine Embroidery Manual
Author: Elizabeth Keegan
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2014
Genre: Embroidery, Machine
ISBN: 9781782210993
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This title provides everything sewing machine users need to know, from the types and formats of embroidery design available, how to get them off the internet and into their machine, how to stabilise fabric, which threads and needles to use, and how to use these designs creatively for beautiful results.

Freestyle Machine Embroidery

by Carol Shinn
Freestyle Machine Embroidery
Author: Carol Shinn
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 363
Release: 2013-02-01
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1620332337
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Explore the possibilities of freestyle machine embroidery and its applications for quilting and fiber art with this inspirational guidebook for all skill levels. This overview of all the basic methods and stitches for each technique includes step-by-step photographs and illustrations, diagrams, close-ups of sample swatches, troubleshooting tips, and design guidance, altogether elevating crafters' skills to an artistic level. Beginning with an introduction that includes a list of necessary supplies, chapters cover adjusting thread tension, understanding fabric distortion as it relates to stitching direction, and caring for a sewing machine. This comprehensive guide is sure to move crafters beyond the basics of the stitching process to using color and texture creatively in unique designs and professional-grade finishes.