Threadplay With Libby Lehman: Mastering Machine Embroidery Techniques

by Libby Lehman

Learn from internationally renowned quilt artist Libby Lehman how to create beautiful thread-embellished quilts on your sewing machine! In Threadplay, Libby shows you how to create fascinating ribbon illusions and how to do sheer stitching, thread painting, bobbin drawing, and couching. • Learn how to keep pesky metallic thread from breaking, use appliqué in exciting new ways, baste on a wall to save your back, and much more • Find a detailed guide to all the materials and equipment you need to begin your own threadplay • Includes finishing tips and dozens of photos (including closeups) of Libby’s spectacular quilts

Genres: Sewing, Quilting, Crafts

96 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1997

Reviews

[Amberwench · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great examples of using heavy quilting with colored threads as part of the color and design of the finished quilt. Clear instructions of how to create and adapt the techniques to the readers own designs.

[Tanesha · Rating 4 out of 5]

Libby Lehman is a master machine quilter, and her beautiful quilts are designed to show thread/quilting at their creative best. In this book you'll learn all about different types of thread, how to use them best in your quilting, the kind of needle to use with a particular thread, and of course, designs to just start playing with thread!

[Kidsbookworm · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a must read, must own book for anyone who wants to creatively embellish their sewing or quilting with decorative threads. Libby is a wonderful teacher, and her books are like having her beside you as you stitch.

[Erika Mulvenna · Rating 2 out of 5]

The artist explains her technique.