
From Image to Stitch
Maggie Grey(Author)
Batsford (Publisher)
Will be published approx. on 15. July 2008
Book
Hardback
128 pages
978-1-906388-02-7 (ISBN)
Description
This book is about taking an image- a drawing, painting, digital photograph, computer design or photocopy- and, using simple methods, turning it into a piece of textile art.
The author takes you through a variety of techniques for creating the image, such as scanning mixed-media artwork and digital photographs, or using imaging software to create exciting patterns and effects. No technical knowledge is required to use this book, as it offers easy-to-follow instructions, and the materials, technology and equipment are all readily available.
But at the centre of the book lies the use of stitch. Having produced the image and transferred it to fabric, the next step is to enhance it with hand or machine embroidery. Innovative methods, both in the image transfer and the stitch, are simplified and broken down into the easy stages.
Throughout the book, inspirational ideas are offered to get your creativity going. From books to bangles, panels, bags and vessels, the book offers all textile artists ideas to expand their creative work.
The author takes you through a variety of techniques for creating the image, such as scanning mixed-media artwork and digital photographs, or using imaging software to create exciting patterns and effects. No technical knowledge is required to use this book, as it offers easy-to-follow instructions, and the materials, technology and equipment are all readily available.
But at the centre of the book lies the use of stitch. Having produced the image and transferred it to fabric, the next step is to enhance it with hand or machine embroidery. Innovative methods, both in the image transfer and the stitch, are simplified and broken down into the easy stages.
Throughout the book, inspirational ideas are offered to get your creativity going. From books to bangles, panels, bags and vessels, the book offers all textile artists ideas to expand their creative work.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Product notice
With dust jacket
Illustrations
130 illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 281 mm
Width: 221 mm
Thickness: 16 mm
Weight
831 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-906388-02-7 (9781906388027)
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Schweitzer Classification
Person
Maggie Grey is a highly experienced teacher of embroidery who exhibits her work and teaches worldwide. A former editor of The World of Embroidery, Britain's leading magazine on the subject, she is the author or co-author of several books, including Layers of Stitch and Celtic Inspirations for Machine Embroidery.
Content
Latest book from bestselling textile author Maggie Grey
How to design in textile art without any formal design and drawing skills
Designing with computer programs, digital cameras and photocopiers
Step-by-step instructions on how to go from image to stitch
How to design in textile art without any formal design and drawing skills
Designing with computer programs, digital cameras and photocopiers
Step-by-step instructions on how to go from image to stitch