About this item
Beauty is on the surface in this inspiring book that teaches hand-stitching and mixed-media techniques.Written by noted surface designer Lynn Krawczyk, The Hand-Stitched Surface offers inspiring techniques and beautiful projects for creating richly layered mixed-media surfaces on paper and fabric to encourage stitchers to slow down and savor their handiwork. Following an overview of tools and supplies, the section on stitching essentials covers a range of basic stitches and how they can be modified: mixing thread weights for textural effects; unique ways to create patterns for hand stitching; exploring color; and tips and tricks for improvisational stitching. The fifteen keepsake-quality projects are perfect for those seeking to disconnect from technology and embrace a quiet, meditative approach to handwork and creating art.
About the Author
There is one single art obsession that governs all of my work: creating patterns and designs on surface. It can be painting, screen printing, hand stitching, drawing - the goal is always to build a textured, layered visual experience.Marking art is a privilege, being creative is a calling. There is always space for creativity.I am an avid writer . I've written over forty magazine articles for publications such as Quilting Arts, Cloth Paper Scissors, Fiber Art Now, Generation Q, Sew Somerset and Uppercase.As a surface pattern designer, I have a love affair with covering anything with imagery and texture. I designed a line of quilting fabrics called 'INKED' and am forever adding to my library of patterns.I am passionate about printing fabric with traditional printmaking techniques such as screen printing, monoprinting and direct painting. I am a maker of parts for other artists to use in their work and the connection that creates is at the core of what I do.Visit me at: https://smudgeddesignstudio.com/
