Transfer Embellish Stitch 16 Textile Projects for the Modern Maker [Paperback]

While the thrust of this book is to create sewing projects, the surface design ideas and methods can easily be applied to more arty items. Whether you are looking to transfer images, paint, embroider or appliqu??, you will find easy-to-follow instructions here. This is a good place to start on the road to creating your own fabric and your own designs. The aim of the game is to have fun and not get too caught up in detail, so it's a perfect book for the younger artist, or the beginner who wants to have a go without fuss.This book isn't a quilting book as such, but a way for sewists to stretch their creative muscle. The goal of the authors is to provide fun and interesting new tools to expand your personal toolbox as well as projects that inspire and empower your own improvisation. There's a an extensive section on design basics, and a toolbox section that explains motif transfer methods, embellishment techniques, appliqu??, decolorant and fabric paint methods in detail. Eight motifs are provided on the pull out insert to get you started. The projects section of the book are a bit of a mix and match affair, giving tons of options???you can choose a transfer method, embellishment technique, motif and project type and then mix them all up to create a totally unique project. There are 16 different 'wear,' 'live' and 'give' fresh and modern projects for clothing, homes and gifts, so the making possibilities in this book are endless. Also, once you get a grasp of the embellishment techniques, you'll be able to apply the theory to any project you like. This is the perfect book for any quilter who is looking to expand their skill set and get more creative in their making.Wow this book is full of ideas that I had never thought of using whilst I am quilting. You will be amazed how much you can embellish and how effective it can be. Not only will this book take you through step-by-step how to create the embellishments, it will also give you loads of amazing projects to use thl£(