Coils, Folds, Twists, and Turns (eBook)

Contemporary Techniques in Fiber

Tracy Jamar (Autor)

eBook Download: EPUB

2017
152 Seiten
Stackpole Books (Verlag)
978-0-8117-6538-1 (ISBN)

Infos

Learn the rediscovered techniques of folding, shirring, gathering, bundling, quilling, and more, which can be used to create rugs, wall hangings, clothing, bags, and even jewelry. The techniques are explained and illustrated, and patterns and instructions are given for 7 projects.

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Learn to use traditional fabric techniques in modern waysFiber artists are experimenting with and combining techniques like never before, and this book gives detailed instructions on the rediscovered techniques of folding, shirring, gathering, bundling, quilling, and more. These techniques can be used to create rugs, wall hangings, clothing, bags, and even jewelry. The techniques are explained and illustrated, and patterns and instructions are given for 7 projects.

Autor

Tracy Jamar has had a long, varied career in the fields of antique and contemporary fiber arts. She was head of textile restoration in a premier gallery in NYC. An accomplished textile artist herself, she is currently exhibiting her work at venues around the country. She teaches, lectures, and consults on a wide range of textile topics. She is the author (with Jan Whitlock) of American Sewn Rugs: Their History with Exceptional Examples. She lives in New York City and can be found online at tracyjamar.com.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 1.2.2017
• Zusatzinfo: 246 Illustrations including: - 7 Black & White Illustrations; - 232 Halftones, Color including Color Photographs; - 7 Charts.
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Freizeit / Hobby ► Handarbeit / Textiles
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Freizeit / Hobby ► Heimwerken / Do it yourself
• Schlagworte: applique • applique purses • coiling fiber • fiber • fiber crafts • fiber techniques • folding fiber • knit rugs • making rug • rug making • rugs • rug techniques • sew folds • sewing • sewing coils • sewing rugs • sewing techniques • sewn rugs • sew rugs • shirred rug • shirring • standing wool rug • weave rugs • wool applique
• ISBN-10: 0-8117-6538-5 / 0811765385
• ISBN-13: 978-0-8117-6538-1 / 9780811765381