Imagery on Fabric: A Complete Surface Design Handbook, Second Edition Review

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(More customer reviews)Having an interest in textile printing,art,quilting and other visual crafts, I found Jean Ray Laury's book both informative and up to date on today's methods of image, computer transfer. This book explains in both words and in illustrations and nice photos.Laury, once the editor of "quilter's newsletter" has proven that crafting on fabric, transferring images to fabric and other imagery on fabric is doable by even a novice. Owning a computer and scanner, plus and ink jet or some kind of color printer would be helpful prior to purchasing this book. I learned how to transfer photos, scanned images, computer images from the internet etc. Quilters will have a blast with photo image quilts. Buy it !

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Jean Ray Laury takes the reader step-by-step through techniques and technology for transferring images to fabric, with full-color photos and information on how to safely accomplish beautiful results. She leaves nothing unexplained about these methods and products. Lettering, photos, drawings - the possibilities are endless. Included are detailed explanations and complete material lists for each process, along with troubleshooting tips that provide tested solutions for any problems you may encounter. Topics cover working with copiers and computer printers, drawing and painting, dye transfers, silk screening, stamp printing, discharge printing, high-sensitive processes, and Polaroid. This classic text is an indispensable reference and sourcebook for anyone working with textiles. Note: This digital file contains patterns that may not print true to size and may require sizing adjustments (inchmarks are included on patterns for reference). Depending on your viewing application or device, printing desired page may result in multiple printed pages.

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Cutting Garden Quilts: Fabulous Fusible Flowers (That Patchwork Place) Review

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(More customer reviews)I notice that fusible web is being used more and more to make quilts. CUTTING GARDEN QUILTS is no exception. This book makes beautiful flower quilts using fusible web. They are extremely detailed and use thread painting to detail the flowers even further.
Melinda describes her working area and I can only wish I had something similar. A 6' x 4" cutting table is a dream of mine, right down to the 15 drawers to keep things organized and the ability to raise and lower the sewing tables. She also describes what tools/supplies you will need She is very detailed about how to get from a photograph to a quilt with the descriptions of making an outline drawing, enlarging it and choosing colors for the fabric. She includes information on painting with thread to make your quilts pop.
There are five quilts in the book, complete with the outline drawings ready for you to enlarge. Each project has a descriptive paragraph about the quilt subject. Then there is a materials list, assembling instructions, thread detail instructions and how to finish the quilt. A fabric key is also given which shows which color fabric and how much of that fabric is needed.
These are quilts that will take you more than a weekend to complete but will be a beautiful wall hanging when done.


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Use a simple paint-by-number process to create these gorgeous floral-appliqué quilts! A quick layer-and-fuse technique, along with step-by-step color placement tips, will have you quilting your own cutting garden in no time. *Five how-to patterns feature a rose, pansies, clematis, coneflowers, and apples; a photo gallery provides even more inspiration *Easy fusible designs feature numbered color charts--they'll help you choose the perfect hues *Learn how to use machine quilting to "paint" with thread, adding extra dimension and detail to each project

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The Complete Photo Guide to Textile Art: *All You Need to Know to Alter and Embellish Fabric *The Essential Reference for Novice and Expert Fabric ... Instructions for More Than 40 Techniques Review

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(More customer reviews)Whether you are just starting on your journey with fabric art or are an experienced fabric artist seeking inspiration, this book is indispensable. Susan Stein has given us the perfect reference text for people who thrive on variety.
The book is divided into three sections: a brief introduction to color and fabric options, surface techniques, and texture (stitching, felting, weaving).
Each technique is lavishly illustrated and instructions are crystal clear. Necessary tools and materials are identified by brand -- much more useful than the often vague references to "fabric paint" or "foil." In addition, almost every technique is shown plain and simple, as well as in unusual ways. In fact, there is often a picture or project that suggests ways to use two or more techniques together.
Every few pages, there is a brief tip dealing with safety, experimenting, tools, or a suggestion to "try this." All of them make life simpler or more interesting.
Within hours of opening the book, I had made my first 9" square of chenille. And it found its way immediately into a small quilted panel, just exactly what I needed to add the correct texture to the piece. A few days later, I was reminded that fusible web could be painted -- a technique that gives a unique look to a fabric collage.
So: as the publisher says on the cover, this is indeed "the essential reference for novice and expert."

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Individuality is key in today's DIY trends. Whether creating fabric art, sewing clothes, making home décor items, or quilting, people are looking for ways to make their projects unique and self-expressive. Fabric choices have narrowed and it certainly is not cheaper to sew than buy ready to use items, so when someone wants to use fabric to make something, their reasons are very often for the pure creative enjoyment of the craft. This is their comprehensive, how-to reference book illustrating all aspects of fabric art and manipulation. Artist galleries are included for inspiration.

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Fast, Fun & Easy Fabric Dyeing: Create Colorful Fabric for Quilts, Crafts & Wearables Review

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(More customer reviews)My wife is a quilter and has talked about wanting to dye fabric for a long time, but she never quite got around to doing it. When I heard about this book, I bought it for her. I decided to take a look through it first and thought: Hey! This is really cool stuff. Then I realized: Hey! I could do this, too. So we used the reference section of the book, got online and ordered some dyes and fabric, and together we started trying it out. With the pictures, the instructions are so easy to follow, and we've gotten great results for everything we've tried. Now she's ready to use the book to try more things. And I'm ready to dye some of my old t-shirts to jazz them up a bit.

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Learn 12 quick, can't-miss dyeing techniques to add custom color to quilts, fabric, clothing, linens, and household goods.

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