Table Of ContentIntroduction 6 Tools and materials 8 All about layering 14 Hand stitch embellishment 36 Inspiration and Design 44 Finding ideas 46 Textile art 64 Creating with colour 76 Pushing the Boundaries 84 Trapunto 86 Trapunto carving 92 Step-by-step project Book stacks 98 Sculptural book stacks 102 Step-by-step project Twisted spirals 110 Twisted blooms and buds 116 Step-by-step project Puffs 122 Flower puffs 126 Step-by-step project Three-dimensional appliqué 84 Handbag 134 Step-by-step project Brooch 138 Step-by-step project Scarf 140 Step-by-step project Going further 142 Index 144
SynopsisAnn Smalls imaginative use of cutting and manipulating techniques, and her layering and colouring tricks, makes this your go-to guide for bringing form and texture to your fabric artwork. This book is a rich resource and reference for textile artists seeking new ideas and who want to experiment with reverse appliqu and related techniques such as layering, trapunto, stacks, puffs and fabric manipulation. - Packed with techniques suitable for quilting and other textile art - Three wearable step-by-step projects - Clear, close-up images make layering enjoyable and accessible., An in-depth study of the reverse appliqu technique, which involves stacking several layers of fabric, sewing a grid through them, then cutting through in places to reveal the colors beneath. This simple description belies the beauty and texture of the resulting textile art. Ann Small shows innovative and exciting ways to work with your fabrics., Ann Small's imaginative use of cutting and manipulating techniques, and her layering and colouring tricks, makes this your 'go-to' guide for bringing form and texture to your fabric work. This book is a rich resource and reference for textile artists seeking new ideas and who want to experiment with texture and pattern. Clear, close-up images and exciting hot tips help to make layering enjoyable and accessible. All aspects of texture and pattern are explored in this fantastic reference book that will bring new dimensions to your fabric work., Ann Smalls imaginative use of cutting and manipulating techniques, and her layering and colouring tricks, makes this your go-to guide for bringing form and texture to your fabric artwork. This book is a rich resource and reference for textile artists seeking new ideas and who want to experiment with reverse appliqué and related techniques such as layering, trapunto, stacks, puffs and fabric manipulation. * Packed with techniques suitable for quilting and other textile art * Three wearable step-by-step projects * Clear, close-up images make layering enjoyable and accessible., Ann Smalls imaginative use of cutting and manipulating techniques, and her layering and colouring tricks, makes this your go-to guide for bringing form and texture to your fabric artwork. This book is a rich resource and reference for textile artists seeking new ideas and who want to experiment with reverse appliqué and related techniques such as layering, trapunto, stacks, puffs and fabric manipulation. - Packed with techniques suitable for quilting and other textile art - Three wearable step-by-step projects - Clear, close-up images make layering enjoyable and accessible.