Creative Ways With Fibre & Stitch

by Sue Bleiweiss, Terri Stegmiller

Here in one volume is a compilation of projects and articles by Sue Bleiweiss & Terri Stegmiller of www.threecreativestudios.com from the first six issues of their online mixed media fiber arts zine Fibre&Stitch. Learn how to add color to fabrics with easy fabric painting techniques and sun painting and then use your fabric to create a tote bag, quilted message board, fabric journal and even greeting cards. Terri shows you how to paint a quilt and how to make one from paper as well as using tabbed index cards to create fun and functional books . Sue creates a box from candy wrappers and shows you how to turn a paper bag into a faux leather surface. Explore working with Abaca paper, alcohol inks and painted fusible web. Learn how to create a gorgeous textured surface by shrinking fabrics together and then use up all your throw- away fabric scraps to create a set of coasters. This book is packed with techniques and projects for all level of crafters!

114 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2009