by Joanne Sharpe (Author)
Paint, Stitch, Play
In The Art of Whimsical Stitching, bestselling author and teacher Joanne Sharpe shares her favorite, go-to methods for creating exuberant stitch art. If you're a sewer or quilter, you'll take your stitching in a new direction with paints, markers, and dyes. If you're a mixed-media artist, you'll learn to embellish your work with stitching. Follow step-by-step instructions and photos demonstrating a dozen inspiring techniques, including collage, stenciling, free-motion stitching, fused applique lettering, needle felting, doodle machine and hand embroidery, and more Then, transform your custom fabric into playful pillows and bags, art quilts, journals, and other fun and funk-tional projects. Joanne's whimsical artwork and a "sketchbook" of designs you can adapt for your own work round out this colorful, inspirational guide.Author Biography
Joanne Sharpe is a renowned mixed-media artist and enthusiastic teacher with a passion for stitching, art journaling, lettering, doodling, and illustration. Joanne is the author of the bestselling book The Art of Whimsical Lettering (Interweave, 2014) and stars in the DVD Artful Lettering. Her playful art has been featured in the popular publications Cloth Paper Scissors, Studios, Somerset Art Journaling, and more. Joanne resides in Rochester, New York.
Number of Pages: 144
Dimensions: 0.4 x 10.8 x 8.2 IN
Illustrated: Yes
Publication Date: April 14, 2016