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Renowned artist Redmond shares 42 innovative techniques for incorporating digital collage elements to enrich mixed-media work.

The art of blacksmithing and steel processing didn't reach Japan until more than 1,000 years after it was developed in the Western world. It is therefore all the more astonishing to see the high culture of forging that developed in the Land of the Rising Sun within a short period of time. This comprehensive reference book explains the traditional methods used by Japanese tool-, knife-, and swordsmiths and gives the reader a rare and unique look inside their workshops. In these pages, readers will find - forging methods and techniques for 10 special products--hammer, chisel, axe, hatchet, gardener's machete, sickle, fish knife, folding knife, straight razor, and Japanese sword; - more than 150 color photographs that illustrate and explain the techniques used to create classic Japanese forged pieces; - chapters on Japan's oldest coppersmithing facility and traditional tatara steel smelting; and - helpful tables that detail the materials, chemistry, elements, and temperatures needed to harden, form, and manipulate the metal being forged. This is a must-have book, not only for amateur and professional smiths, but also for all admirers of Japanese craft culture.

Learn the basics of embroidery and all the stitches and techniques you'll need. Then practice, explore, and experiment to master this ancient art and make it your own. Use this timeless and comprehensive guide to seek solutions to many of the most common embroidery issues. Learn how to get started and know what embroidery materials and threads to use, what stitches are best, and what patterns you should follow. In this encyclopedic work, expert embroiderer and teacher Martine Biessy shares traditional needle embroidery techniques that were formerly passed down orally from generation to generation. Whether you are taking your first steps as an embroiderer or want to expand your knowledge or discover new techniques, this comprehensive volume guides you step by step. You'll get - 290 stitches and techniques, classified by 15 major families; - 90 projects to make with the stitches you master; - detailed instructions and precise diagrams; - information on the threads, tools, and equipment you'll need for proper embroidery techniques; and - special sections on smocking, embroidering on canvas and wool, using embellishments like beads and ribbons, and embroidering text and numbers. Embroiderers of every skill level will treasure this invaluable resource and will keep it at hand permanently for easy reference.

Unveiling over 40 delightful garments, this book invites readers into a world of classic, timeless designs, perfect for infants and children up to 10 years old. Whether knitters are discovering the artistry of Klompelompe for the first time, or are already among their millions of fans worldwide, these meticulously designed pullovers, cardigans, pants, caps, and socks capture the charm of Nordic winters. - Clear difficulty level rankings make the book accessible to knitters of all skill levels, so everyone can join in the knitting fun. - A range of suggested yarn weights and qualities offer versatility for various weather conditions, ensuring comfort all year round. - Several matching adult-sized patterns are included, ensuring that everyone can bask in the cozy elegance of KlompeLompe. - Don't forget the dolls and teddy bears: knit them togs matching those worn by their cherished caregivers.

Somaiya Kala Vidya was conceived as a place where textile artisans in the Kutch District--a rugged arid region of western India known for its rich craft traditions--could learn design, business, and management in hands-on ways that strengthened their traditional knowledge, explore ecological methods of creating, and discover ways to connect to contemporary markets while sustaining their cultural heritage. Artisans by Design presents intimate stories of more than 20 artisans (intertwined with the author's story), detailing how their education brought them personal fulfillment, increased social and economic status, and an understanding of sustainability. Readers will learn - how Somaiya Kala Vidya and Kala Raksha Vidhyalaya affected the lives and work of artisan students, both individually and as part of the larger craft communities of the Kutch District; - the challenges and triumphs of founding, running, and maintaining the school; and - how outside forces--societal, political, environmental, and cultural--profoundly impacted the school and each student. More than 200 color photographs of the artisans and their work bring you an intimate view of this unique institution and the lives and works of its graduates.

For crafters who are fans of fiber, whether knitting, weaving, crocheting, macrame, or in mixed media, here's their ticket to the world of Japanese paper yarn. By making their own, inexpensive and simply, crafters can instantly give their project a new, one-of-a-kind direction. - Innovative Perspective: Stanton seamlessly introduces the use of gorgeous paper yarn to replace traditional textiles with a fresh twist. - Historical Insights: Explores ancient Japanese and Korean techniques that have resulted in the rich history and versatility of paper yarn. - Surprising projects: With detailed instructions, the book presents 12 diverse projects, accommodating all skill levels, from beginner-friendly pulped paper weaving to a more-advanced knitted scarf. - Includes 30 inspiring photos of works by a variety of artists who have brought paper yarn to the West's galleries and museums of the 21st century.

Ever since the original release of The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron, it's been agreed that a creative daily practice transforms your making. But fiber artists--from knitters to weavers, quilters to embroiderers--experience making in a different way than other crafters. Here's a guide especially for them on starting, maintaining, and enjoying a purposeful daily practice while making an arresting, very personal artwork. Well-known fiber artist Tommye McClure Scanlin (author of the bestselling Tapestry Design Basics and Beyond) breaks it down into clear, doable steps. - Enables fiber crafters of any kind to start and successfully benefit from a personal daily practice. - Packed with practical ideas, in text and photos, for making a personal fiber art calendar, journal, or diary. - Dozens of prompts to ward off the largest challenge: feeling creatively "stuck." - Stories from more than 25 makers explain the benefits of daily practice, sharing inspiring photos of their finished "time capsule" pieces. - Fascinating facts and history, including why we humans have the urge to mark time visually. - Foreword by widely followed blogger and weaver Sarah Swett.

A lifelong resource for pick-up bandweavers, this pattern and color sourcebook contains 288 new charts that can be mixed and matched creatively, plus photos of 70 woven sample bands that illustrate techniques to help weavers arrange their own colors beautifully. It empowers weavers to craft exquisite original bands woven in the Baltic-style pick-up technique found in many cultures. Teaches weavers - the tremendous variety that's possible, even with narrow pick-up patterns that adhere closely to traditional design conventions; - practical color approaches specifically related to bandweaving; and - how the band design process works, for insights you can apply to designing your own patterns.

These complete instructions and patterns for 12 original quilt block designs, each representing a profound life theme such as "Friendship," "Aging," "Celebration," and "Grief," let readers create an Experience Quilt rich with their personal narrative. - 12 original block designs by Victoria each include clear instructions with multiple sizes and colorway variations. - Includes 11 additional projects--quilts and pillows--that your blocks can build. - Technique lessons and tips on, for example, efficient partial seam construction, to collage together blocks of various sizes beyond a basic grid layout. - Victoria Findlay Wolfe welcomes quilters to claim their place in the diverse community that includes many ages, backgrounds, skill levels, and life journeys. - With the power of a quilting bee conversation, thought-provoking, poignant, and amusing stories shared by diverse quilters illuminate each theme. - In Victoria's signature way, these designs appeal to historical-, traditional-, and modern-focused quilters alike. - A foreword by Meg Cox emphasizes how diversity among quilters offers strength to all.

Learn to make embroidery a way to treasure your life as you create three personal projects supported by the guidance, stories, and advice of 14 modern crafters.

Weave with wire and fiber to produce metal fabric--an entirely new art material that can be used for jewelry, sculpture, basketry, and more.

Through personal interviews and galleries of bird-related fabric artwork, this book celebrates birds and the artists who have been inspired and moved by them.

An abundance of step-by-step fiber art projects to bring Scandinavian style to life in your home

Eighteen beginner to advanced-level projects using natural, durable, and long-lasting dried flowers for home décor, entertaining, and even wearing

Teaches two beautiful Japanese sashiko styles not found in other books: kogin and hishizashi

This creative calendar set lets you choose your year and start any time. It's a complete creativity set: brush, paint dot-card, satin ribbon, transfers, and high-quality watercolor paper pages.

Using only scissors and paper, learn to make 15 decorative 3D paper spheres customizable with your own words, decorations, and embellishments!

"Originally published as Herbier Dâeco à 2020, âEditions Rustica, Paris"-- title page verso.

With this complete guide to whitework embroidery, discover why white is the new black!