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Stitch, Dissolve, Distort with Machine Embroidery

Stitch, Dissolve, Distort with Machine Embroidery
By Valerie Campbell-Harding, Maggie Grey

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Product Description

Featuring new and exciting techniques on how to dissolve, melt, and distort fabric both before and after stitching, this guide explores the evolving and innovative materials that are introduced into the textile market and instructs fiber artists how to use them creatively and effectively. Whether dissolving, melting, punching, slashing, or distorting textiles, crafters can achieve fascinating effects using the handbook's easy-to-follow steps, design tips, and diagrams. The book's organization around three themes—stitch, dissolve, and distort—allows experienced embroiderers to easily incorporate fresh ideas into their favorite stitching styles.

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  • Amazon Sales Rank: #252034 in Books
  • Published on: 2007-09-01
  • Original language: English
  • Number of items: 1
  • Binding: Paperback
  • 128 pages

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"An incredible resource . . . it push[es] boundaries and crafting outside of the normal realm."  —Whipup.net



"Every reader will be awed by the artistic possibilities in manipulating textiles."  —Belle Armoire



"Easy to follow."  —Sew News


"This is the bible of the artistic effects which are possible when one takes machine embroidery to the limits."  —Fiber Art News

About the Author

Valerie Campbell-Harding is the author of numerous crafting books, including Edges and Finishes in Machine Embroidery, Layers of Stitch, and Textile Artistry. Maggie Grey is an embroidery teacher, a former editor of The World of Embroidery, and the current editor of the Web magazine Workshop. She is the coauthor of several books, including Paper, Metal, and Stitch.

Customer Reviews

Outstanding Idea/Instruction Book for Textile Artists5
I think this is an outstanding book by Maggie Grey and Val Campbell-Harding. I just bought an embellisher, so appreciated the section dealing with this new tool. I know the art style isn't for everyone, but it is just the ticket for my taste.

ps: I wanted to add something to this review, as I realize that I didn't give enough information initially. I have been cutting back on my art/craft book buying lately. I own literally hundreds of books, and think it's time to sit back and use what I've got before adding any more. Despite that, I checked this book out of the library one day and ordered it from Amazon the very next day. I think that any textile artist who is ready to stretch his/her wings and experiment in new directions will get not only super ideas - but excellent instruction. I would not recommend any book unless I truly believe that others would find it at least inspiring, and hopefully both inspiring AND including some good working information. I know that the textile art world encompasses many diverse styles; from traditional handwork to outrageous experimentation. This book is for the experimental end of the spectrum and would put off most traditionalists. However, if you find yourself thinking you might like to play in the sandbox with some new tools, this book is a good place to land.

Good book, could use a few more ..4
how to instructions. It is more in an outline format, with lots of gorgeous photos of finished pieces, but only one set of how to photos in the last part of the book. Still worth buying for the good ideas.

Stitch, Dissolve, Distort with Machine Embroidery5
Highly recommended for artistic quilt makers. Detailed works of art inspired by empheral in nature, architecture or the medieval this is a well balanced book with something for everybody. Rich, decorative, delicate, complex, intricate and bold use of colour and fabrics before the embroidery adds a new and extraordinary dimension. Great book for teachers and anyone wanting to take their quilting to a new level.