Mixed and Stitched: Fabric Inspiration & How-To's for the Mixed Media Artist

by Jen Osborn

paint and markers, fabric and thread…IT’S TIME TO MIX THINGS UP!

Whether you’re a mixed-media artist ora passionate sewer, discover innovativeways to combine fabrics, textures, foundobjects and more to create meaningfulpieces of fabric art.

In addition to inspiring mixed-mediatechniques, inside Mixed and Stitchedyou’ll find:

Step-by-step instructions for 16 personal projects such as journals, love notes, bags and home d‚cor items. Free-form, “sketchy” stitching techniques that put the stress of sewing perfection to rest. Techniques for dyeing your own fabric to achieve custom colors for any project!Original “bonus” embroidery designs to enhancethe projects or spice up your own fabric creations. A gallery of mixed-media and fabric art to help inspire your own works of imagination.

Unleash your inner “stitch artist” and get Mixed and Stitched today!

Genres: Sewing, Art, Nonfiction, Crafts

128 pages, Kindle Edition

First published June 1, 2011

Reviews

[Tina · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ooh! I like this one.
Very groovy little projects and fun manipulation of media, just the way I like it.
Layers, textures, colour, stitch, fabric and paper plus more.
Great tips, ideas and instruction.

[liberal sprinkles · Rating 3 out of 5]

I was a little disappointed after reading this book; I expected more mixed-media projects but it's largely a sewing book with quirky projects. Other than the chapter on dyeing fabrics, I didn't learn much. But there are some fun ideas and if you like to craft things in a somewhat shabby, messy style with lots of patchwork, appliques and raw edges, you may like the book.

Author Jen Osborn shows you how to put together:

-"idea catchers" like a daydream sketchbook and an inspiration board;

- more practical things like an art apron, a house bunting, pot holder, market bag and picnic blanket; and

- trinkets/giftable items like a pocket into which you can tuck small fabric notes, a trinket box showcasing a transparency image and a sunshine catcher made from mica chips.

The instructions take you from the beginning to the end of each project so they are quite useful if you like detailed how-to's.

Although I love patchwork and even the messy look, I personally didn't find the projects very inspiring. I thought it a pity that Osborn didn't choose some of the pieces in the inspiration gallery - fabric cards, scrapbooks, art quilts and journals, many of which I found a lot more interesting visually - as projects for the book.

[Jo · Rating 4 out of 5]

Gorgeous book. Perfect for someone wanting to incorporate machine sewing into their creative time. A non traditional approach to sewing that assumes no prior knowledge. Interesting projects and beautiful photos. And, I really liked her. The personality of the author comes through in a show-it-to-you way, not a do-it-like-me way. She is positive, real and open. Excellent & Fun!