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“Fabulous fabric effects are at your fingertips....Learn to use quilling, couching, embroidery, padding and pleating to create masterworks of fabric art, then try your hand at slashing, dyeing, and beadwork. Theres enough inspiration packed on the pages of this slim volume to keep you in stitches for years to come.”—
Butterick Home Catalog.Synopsis
Oh, what you and your sewing machine can do! Machine embroidery has evolved from simple attempts to imitate handwork, and is now a sophisticated art form in its own right--even when you're using the simplest zigzag model. Blended with virtually every other fiber technique, machines can produce a feast of wondrous effects. It all begins with something simple called "free motion stitching, " which gives you total control of stitching direction and length. From there, go on a delightful journey through applique and quilting designs; experiments with surface coloring and fabric manipulation; and tucking, slashing, and lacemaking. Even use the most unlikely materials--like plastic berry baskets and polymer clay. With every new technique, you're invited to make a sample or two--so by the end, you'll have amassed quite a resource guide. Includes more than 100 colorful pieces of the author's work--shown in close-ups to highlight every meticulous and delicate detail.
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