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From Image to Stitch by Maggie Grey is about taking an image - a drawing, painting, digital photograph, computer design or photocopy - and, usiing simple methods, turning it into a piece of textile art.

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From Image to Stitch

Author: Maggie Grey
Pages: 125
Page size: 9" x 11 1/2"
Publisher: Batsford
Cover: Hard
Item Code: 4B0675
Weight: 1.90 lb
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  • Take an image - a photocopy, digital image, computer design, drawing or painting - and using simple methods, turn it into a stunning piece of textile art.
  • Suitable for all levels of skill and experience.
  • Use stitch, both hand an machine, on the printed image to lift and transform the flat surface and create wonderful effects.
  • Beautifully illustrated with inspirational textile pieces, from books to bangles, panels, bags and vessels.

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This book is about taking an image, whether a drawing, painting, digital photograph, computer design or photocopy and using simple methods to turn it into a piece of textile art. The book assumes a, minimum of technical knowledge, preferring a swift, hands-on approach.

The heart of the book lies in the use of stitch. Innovative methods, both in the transfer and the stitch, are simplified and broken down into easy stages. From books to bangles, panels, bags and vessels you will find lots of ideas here and ways of building larger images to overcome the limitations of the inkjet printer.

Table of Contents

 
Introduction 6
Inspiration and Images 8
Section 1: Print on Paper 14
Section 2: Print on Fabrics 58
Conclusion 112
Appendix 1: Cameras and Scanners 120
Appendix 2: Printing your Images 124
Useful Stuff 126
Index 128
   

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Sheer FabricsDispalcement Maps
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Print of FabricsInspiration and Images
Print on Fabrics & Inspiration and Images

 

Dry Rub Off Decals Printing of Tissue Paper

Dry Rub Off Decals and Printing on Tissue Paper

 

Ink Aid CollageSpecial Effects
Ink Aid Collage and Special Effects

 

WeavingsExample
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