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Stitch Alchemy
Mixing the versatility of paper with the dimensional qualities of cloth, this inventive handbook to crafting with �paper-cloth” provides mixed-media artists with the knowledge to easily transform their works into collaged quilts using embellishment techniques, such as painting, stitching, needlefelting, and beading. Though the technique is inexpensive and requires less spa...more
Paperback, 128 pages
Published
September 1st 2009
by Interweave Press
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I think I expected a little too much from this book; it didn't have enough to interest me about mixing paper and cloth to create unique mixed media art. The process of making paper cloth is described at the beginning of the book and involves basically collaging pieces of paper onto a piece of backing cloth. The rest of the book is devoted to various techniques for embellishing, creating textures and adding colors to the paper attached to the cloth, and projects for creating some items from this...more
OMG! I LOVE THIS BOOK! I have to admit that I haven't completely read it yet, but that's because it's not the type of book you read. At least I don't because I can't get more than a couple pages in without my head completely spinning with new ideas. But this books has completely revolutionized my work.
Take a base layer of fabric. Coat it with a layer of watered-down glue. Now layer pieces of paper (telephone book pages, tissue paper, napkins, scrapbook paper, whatever) on the fabric. Coat with g...more
Take a base layer of fabric. Coat it with a layer of watered-down glue. Now layer pieces of paper (telephone book pages, tissue paper, napkins, scrapbook paper, whatever) on the fabric. Coat with g...more
Kelli Perkins showed up in my life in the form of a "Cloth, Paper, Scissors" issue where she demonstrated her techniques for making paper fabric. This is one creative book full of wonderful inspiration. I've actually completed one test run, and I have to say, the ideas swirling in my head have made the juices start flowing again. Combine glue, paint, collage and sewing? You've made me one happy girl.
What a fun book! Possibilities are endless. Once I read this book, my hands were inspired and motivated to create ANYTHING.
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