Description
Enables all embroidery fans to "say" almost anything and convey emotions with thread!
About the Author
Susan Brandeis is Distinguished Professor Emerita at North Carolina State University's College of Design and a studio artist. She founded the Southeast Fibers Educators Association and has been exhibiting, teaching, and writing about textile art and design for over 35 years.
Reviews
"Brandeis takes us on a journey into the expressive nature of stitch . . . reveals how to manipulate stitches much like an artist might a pencil or paintbrush." --Embroidery Magazine
Awards
Winner of IBPA Benjamin Franklin Award 2020 (United States).
Book Information
ISBN 9780764357435
Author Susan Brandeis
Format Hardback
Page Count 224
Imprint Schiffer Publishing Ltd
Publisher Schiffer Publishing Ltd
Weight(grams) 1542g
Communicate your ideas using line, shape, color, and texture with this reference and how-to exploration in one. Whether your particular interest is pictorial, portraiture, abstract compositions, or actual text, you can "say" almost anything with thread.
- More than 350 color photographs translate the techniques of drawing, painting, and good composition into the world of stitch, and "Try This!" projects inspire your own individual approaches.
- Including the role of machine stitching, this design resource, learning tool, and inspirational reference helps practitioners at all levels, whether beginning student, dedicated amateur, or professional.
Take a lyrical-but logical-journey of skill building, and begin to stitch intentionally and express your creative vision.
About the Author
Susan Brandeis is Distinguished Professor Emerita at North Carolina State University's College of Design and a studio artist. She founded the Southeast Fibers Educators Association and has been exhibiting, teaching, and writing about textile art and design for over 35 years.
Reviews
Many books deal with stitch types in a bland similar manner. Brandeis here incorporates suggestions within this book, such as how to use text in a thread way....merging handwriting with expression...in stitch!
-Ailish Henderson, Mr. XStitch Magazine
"Brandeis takes us on a journey into the expressive nature of stitch . . . reveals how to manipulate stitches much like an artist might a pencil or paintbrush." --Embroidery Magazine
Awards
Winner of IBPA Benjamin Franklin Award 2020 (United States).
Book Information
ISBN 9780764357435
Author Susan Brandeis
Format Hardback
Page Count 224
Imprint Schiffer Publishing Ltd
Publisher Schiffer Publishing Ltd
Weight(grams) 1542g
