The Art of Whimsical Stitching: Creative Stitch Techniques and Inspiring Projects (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781632502056)

Paint, Stitch, Play

In The Art of Whimsical Stitching, bestselling author and teacher Joanne Sharpe shares her favorite, go-to methods for creating exuberant stitch art. If you're a sewer or quilter, you'll take your stitching in a new direction with paints, markers, and dyes. If you're a mixed-media artist, you'll learn to embellish your work with stitching.

Follow step-by-step instructions and photos demonstrating a dozen inspiring techniques, including collage, stenciling, free-motion stitching, fused applique lettering, needle felting, doodle machine and hand embroidery, and more Then, transform your custom fabric into playful pillows and bags, art quilts, journals, and other fun and funk-tional projects. Joanne's whimsical artwork and a "sketchbook" of designs you can adapt for your own work round out this colorful, inspirational guide.

Author: Joanne Sharpe
ISBN-10: 1632502054
ISBN-13: 9781632502056
Publisher: Krause Craft
Language: English
Published: 04/14/2016
Pages: 144
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.15lbs
Size: 10.80h x 8.20w x 0.40d

Review Citation(s):
Library Journal 06/01/2016 pg. 96