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The focus of Surfaces for Stitch by Gwen Hedley is surface quality, and the key activities are experimenting and noting. Use this book as a working document, and the ideas in it as starting points for exciting stitch trials. Step-by-step instructions.
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Cover InformationDevelop new and exciting surfaces for stitch, everything from polythene to plastic, is combined with fabric and thread to produce innovative and inspirational pieces.
Step-by-step instructions guide the embroider through all techniques, including fusing and bonding, laminating and layering, and manipulating and moulding.
Create stunning items using finished stitched pieces with a lively project section.
Lavishly illustrated throughout and with over 40 different surfaces and processes to choose from, this user-friendly sourcebook is brimming with ideas for the creative embroiderer.
Gwen is an experienced embroiderer and tutor who teaches and exhibits both in the UK and overseas. Her work appears in collections worldwide and has featured in numerous publications. Gwen regularly contributes to textile magazines and is a member of The Society of Designer-Craftsmen and The Practical Study Group.
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5 | Softsculpt |
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| Working with this Book | 6 | Adhesive webbing | 98 |
| Chapter 1 | Chapter 3 | ||
| Materials and Equipment | 7 | Projects |
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| Chapter 2 | Chapter 4 | ||
| Creating the Surfaces |
19 | Stitch Reference |
131 |
| Tyvek Film | 20 | Suppliers |
142 |
| Tyvek fabric | 29 | Further Reading | 143 |
| Polythene and pliable plastics |
47 | Index |
144 |
| Stencil film and plastic fabric | 67 | ||
| Puff paints | 75 |
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| Embellishment for Art Quilts: | Beading & Embroidery for Art Quilts | Wearable Art Index | Threads & Yarns |
Collage Influenced Quilts |
 Altered Art Projects by Jill Haglund |
 Appliqué Paper Greetings by Elly Sienkiewicz |
 The Art of Fabric Collage by Rosemary Eichorn |
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 Collage Unleashed by Traci Bautista |
 Creating with Fabric by Lesley Riley, KC Willis, Lisa Engelbrecht, Jill Haglund, Julie McCullough, Pamel Allen & More |
 Creative Collage by Marie Browning |
 Creative Quilts by Sandra Meech |
It's All About You Ngaire Bartlam |
Memory Quilt Inspiration from Scrapbook Ideas to Collage in Fabric |
 Dimensional Delights by Liz Aneloski |
 Digital Delights for Scrapbooking by Sue Martin |
 Scrap Your Stuff by Create & Treasure |
 Stitching Memories Guide to Scrapbooking with Sewing Machine by Marsh Newman Nuttall |
Memory QuiltsFabric Printing, Collage & Scrapbook Style Layouts |
Includes section on Fabric Printing Beginner's Guide to Art Quilts by Banar Designs |
 Fast, Fun & Easy Scrapbook Quilts by Sue Astroth |
 Memories on Fabric by Sue Hale |
 Moment In Time by Jan T Urquhart with Angela M Clark |
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 Quilted Memories Lesley Riley |
Surface Design using Heat, Embossing, Fusibles, Plastics, Wax & More in Collage & Art Quilts |
Beaney & Little John Series Bonding and Beyond Book 3 |
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 Fusing Fabric by Margaret Beal |
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 Hot Textiles by Kim Thittichai |
 Encaustic Art How to Paint with Wax by Michael Bossom |
 The Encaustic Art Project by Michael Bossom |
Embossing Book Opulant Opals Niamh Henshaw and Sue Bowers |
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 Paper, Metal & Stitch by Maggie Grey & Jane Wild |
 Raising the Surface by Maggie Grey |
Beaney & Little John Series Transfer to Transform Book 4 |
Angelina Fibers & Fantasy Film
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Angelina Fibers 41 Colors Available Fantasy Film   14 Colors Available |
Amazing Angelina by Betty Blais |
 Between The Sheets with Angelina (Fibers) by Alysn Midgelow-Marsden |
 Pillows by Christopher Nejman |
 Beautifully Embellished Lanscapes by Joyce R. Becker |
 Quilting Arts Mag Issue 14 Summer 04 Article on Angelina Fibers |
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Explore & Develop Creativity thru exercises |
 The Artist's Muse by Besty Dillard Stroud |
It's All About You Ngaire Bartlam |
 The New Creative Artist by Nita Leland |
 Visual Chronicles by Linda Woods and Karen Dinino |
Tim Holtz Books & DVDs |
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Book | DVD An Altered Journey with Tim Holtz With Interactive Gallery | DVD
Distressables Alphas and Numbers by Tim Holtz |
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DVD
Distressables Papers and Frames by Tim Holtz |
DVD The Journey Continues with Tim Holtz With Interactive Gallery |
Pictorial MotifsUsing Paints, Pens, Inks, Encastic Wax Art & Embroidery |  A Complete Guide to Silk Painting by Susanne Hahn |  Beginner's Guide to Silk Painting by Mandy Southan |  Calendar Kids by Marcia L. Layton | Encaustic Art How to Paint with Wax by Michael Bossom |
The Encaustic Art Project by Michael Bossom |  Ink Essentials by Design Originals |  Fabric Fun by Jennifer R. Ferguson & Judith A. Skinner |  Magic with Markers by Sherill Kahn |  Paint a Quilt by Marie Monteith Sturmer |
 No Stone Unturned Book 13 of 14 by Jan Beaney & Jean Littlejohn |  Secrets to Drawing Heads Allan Kraayvanger |  Stunning Crystal and Glass by Joyce Roletto Faulknor |  Tie-Dyed Shirts by Patti Sowers |  Trees as a Theme Book 7 |
Acrylic Mediums, Gesso, Gels, Glazes, Masking, Pastes, Pigments & MoreUse w/ Fiber Art & Art Quilt Projects |
Book Altered Surfaces by Chris Cozen Acrylic Gels, Mediums & Paste |
DVD |
Mixed Media Tools & Paints Cindy Walter's Stabilized Fabric by Jacquard 2 sizes: 22" or 60" wide x 5 yds
Learn Multiple Mixed Media Techniques exercise chapters |
 Crafter's Pick Batik-Ez Resist Medium |
  MicroCut / Ultrafine & Confetti Glitter  Jacquard Exciter Packs |
 Foils by sheet, rolls & pkg |
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Over 45 Designs Doodling Templates & Stencils |
Altered Surfaces by Chris Cozen Acrylic Gels, Mediums & Paste |
Beginner's Guide to Art Quilts by Banar Designs |
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Bonding and Beyond Book 3 from the Beaney & Little John Series |
 Exploring Textile Arts From Creative Publishing |
 Complex Cloth by June Dunnewold |
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 Creative Surface Design by Sandy Scrivano |
 Fabric Art Workshop by Susan Stein |
 Mixed Media Exploration by Beryl Taylor |
 Painted Quilt by Linda & Laura Kemshall |
 Create Your Own Hand-Painted Cloth by Rayna Gillman |
 The Surface Designer's Handbook by Holly Brackman |
 Transforming Fabric by Carolyn A. Dahl |
Mixed
Media Books for the Fiber and Quilt Artist
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 Contemporary Quilts Design. Surface, & Stitch by Sandra Meech |
 Creative Sketchbooks for Embroiderers and Textile Artists by Kay Greenless |
 Embellished Mini-Quilts Creative Little Works of Art by Jamie Fingal |
 Fabulous Fabrics innovative fabric embellishment by Mary Jo Hiney |
 Quilt Toppings by Melody Crust |
Exploring Textile Arts From Creative Publishing |
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 Surfaces for Stitch by Gwen Hedley |
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Stenciling
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Paint a Quilt by Marie Monteith Sturmer |
 Simple Stenciling Dramatic Quilts by Pamela Stallebrass |
Doodling Stencils,
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Oodles of Doodles by Tonya Bates, Andrea Gibson, Donna Goss, Emily Adams, and Jaime Echt |
Clipart on CD
Flower Doodles by Design Originals Brushes act as rubber stamps in Adobe® Photoshop® programs |
Clipart on CD
Swirls, Doodles & Dots by Design Originals Brushes act as rubber stamps in Adobe® Photoshop® programs |
Over 45 Designs Doodling Templates & Stencils |
Book Paintstiks of Fabric by Shelly Stokes |
DVD Paintstik Inspirations by Laura Murray |
Book Thread Calligraphy by Nancy Kazlauckas |
Butterflies
Pattern using Shiva Paintstiks  by Nancy Kazlauckas |
Leaves
Pattern using Shiva Paintstiks  by Nancy Kazlauckas |
Shiva® Paintstiks: Sets, Individual Sticks, & Accessories Professional Matte Colors 51 Colors + Blender |  Iridescent Colors 15 Colors + Blender |  Sets of 12 Paintstiks |  Sets of 6 Paintstiks |  Sets of 3 Mini Paintstiks |
Grip-n-Grip No-Slip Mat | Shiva®
Accessory  Brush Soap | Shiva
Accessory Stencil Brushes | Shiva Accessory Stencil Brushes |  Rubbing Plate Op-Art |
 Rubbing Plates Leaves |  Rubbing Plate Floral Fantasy |  Rubbing Plate Curves | Rubbing Plate Curves |  Rubbing Plate Garden Flowers |
Versa Craft Stamp Pads
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 StazOn All Purpose Cleaner |
DVD Fabricadabra Material Magic with Sandra McCall Interactive Gallery goes to Technique |
DVD
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DVD Stamp Art Inspirations with MaryJo McGraw Interactive Gallery goes to Technique |
 Acrylic Clear Block Rubber Stamp Mounts |
Book Beginner's Guide to Art Quilts by Banar Designs |
Book Brushless Painting by Priscilla Hauser |
Book Creative Surface Design by Sandy Scrivano |
Book Exploring Textile Arts From Creative Publishing |
Book Fresh Techniques for Rubber Stamped Cards by Jill Haglund |
Book Ink Essentials by Design Originals |
Book Magic with Markers by Sherill Kahn |
Tim Holtz Books & DVDs |
Book |
Book | DVD An Altered Journey with Tim Holtz With Interactive Gallery | DVD
Distressables Alphas and Numbers by Tim Holtz |
| DVD |
DVD
Distressables Papers and Frames by Tim Holtz |
DVD The Journey Continues with Tim Holtz With Interactive Gallery |
Art Girlz Unmounted Rubber Stamps & Paper Doll Accessories
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Page 7 of 11 Embellishments |
 6 Dollie Rubber Stamp Collection |
 Paper Doll Faces & Body & Fun Illustration Images Paper Sheets |
Acrylic Clear Block Rubber Stamp Mounts |
StazOn All Purpose Cleaner |
Page 8 of 11 Embellishments |
 Words, Empowerment & Symbols Rubber Stamp Collection |
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 Inchies Collection Enpowerment & Inspiration |
Versa Craft Stamp Pads
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DVD
Threads & Inks Together Creating Synergy by Linda M. Visnaw |
Pattern w/ CD Christmas Dream Use Tsukineko Inks & Freehand Embroidery |
Pattern w/ CD Autumn Splendor Use Tsukineko Inks & Freehand Embroidery |
Pattern w/ CD
Daisy Chain Use Tsukineko Inks & Freehand Embroidery |
Pattern w/ CD Hawaiian Surprise Use Tsukineko Inks & Freehand Embroidery |
Free-Motion EmbroideryFloral |
 Beginner's Guide to Machine Embroidered Flowers by Alison Holt |
Book Coloring with Thread by Ann Fahl |
DVD Coloring with Thread by Ann Fahl |
 Cutting Garden Quilts by Melinda Bula |
 Dimensional Embroidery by Helan Pearce |
 Everyday Embellishments by M'Liss Rae Hawley |
 Fresh Felt Flowers by Lynne Farris |
 Gardens and More Book 5 by Jan Beaney & Jean Littlejohn |
 Portraits from Nature by Jean Wells |
Joyce Becker's Landscape Books/DVD
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DVD Joyce Becker Teaches you Landscape Quilting |
Book Beautifully Embellished Lanscapes by Joyce R. Becker |
Book Luscious Landscapes by Joyce R. Becker |
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 Paint by Number 2005 CD Being able to draw is NOT required! Turn any photo or image into a pictorial quilt!  |
 The Art of Landscape Quilting by Nancy Zieman and Natalie Sewell |
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Beginner's Guide to Machine Embroidered Flowers by Alison Holt |
 Beginner's Guide to Machine Embroidered Landscapes by Alison Holt |
 Landscape in Contemporary Quilts by Ineke Berlyn |
 Landscape Quilts by Nancy Zieman & Natalie Sewell |
 Luminous Landscapes by Gloria Loughman |
 The Magic of Free-Machine Embroidery by Doreen Curran |
 Nature's Studio by Joan Colvin |
 Quilt Savvy Simple Thread Painting by Nancy Prince |
No Stone Unturned Book 13 by Jan Beaney & Jean Littlejohn |
Trees as a Theme Book 7 by Jan Beaney & Jean Littlejohn |
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More ideas and Indexes for Mixed Media, Collage & Fiber Art |
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Supplies |
Art Quilt Magazines: Art Quilt Index: |
Embellishment
for Art Quilts:
18 Bk Series by Beaney / Littlejohn Fabric: dyeing, printing, painting stamping Fabric Textures (tucks, pleats, etc.) Manipulated Fibers (angelina, silk, paper) Raised Surface Texture Origami/Fabric Folding |
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MistyFuseUsed in Mixed Media applications & suitable for light to heavier weight fabrics with and without nap including tulle & velvet. Available by package, yard or bolt |
MistyFuse Black Extremely light weight fusible |
MistyFuse White Extremely light weight fusible |
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Other Prodcuts Available
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Glitz & Texture with Micro-Cut Glitter (super fine & elegant) |
 Glitter Artisty by Barbara Trombley |
 Glitz It With Glitter Designs by Elaine Waldschmitt |
MicroCut / Ultrafine & Confetti Glitter |
 Step-by-Step Transparent Art by Joan Whitehead |
Over 45 Designs Doodling Templates & Stencils |
3-D in Clay, Polymer Clay
& Embossing Books & DVDs |
| DVD The Journey Continues with Tim Holtz with Interactive Gallery |
DVD Millefiori Story with Judy Belcher with Interactive Gallery |
DVD Lisa Pavelka  Polymer Clay Treasures with Interactive Gallery |
Embossing Book Opulant Opals Niamh Henshaw and Sue Bowers |
Book Art Clay Silver & Gold by Jackie Truty |
Book Art Faces in Clay by Maureen Carlson |
Book Clay Techniques to Dye For by Judy Belcher, Leslie Blackford, Kim Cavender, Donna Kato, Debbie Tlach |
Book Clay Techniques with a Pasta Machine by Maurenn Carlson |
Book Creative Canes by Barbara McGuire |
Creative Embellishments by Sherrill Kahn |
Book Faux Surfaces In Polymer Clay by Irene Sernanchuk Dean |
Book Images On Clay by Nan Roche |
 I Can't Believe I'm Sculpting Clay Figures by Becky Meverden |
 My Favorite Things in Polymer Clay by Donna Kato |
Book Series & Other Books by Jan Beaney and Jean Littlejohn |
 Vanishing Act Machine Embroidery on Soluble Fabrics Book 1 |
 Voluptuous Velvet Book 2 by Jan Beaney and Jean Littlejohn |
Bonding and Beyond Book 3 |
Transfer to Transform Book 4 |
| Series includes dimensional stitching by hand & machine with heavy weight fibers, threads and yarns, bonding/fiusibles, water souble stabilizers, painting, stamping, fabric manipulation, texture and more. | Gardens and More Book 5 |
Conversations with Constance Book 6 |
Trees as a Theme Book 7 |
Giving Pleasure Book 8 |
 New Dimensions in Hand and Machine Embroidery Book 9 |
 Double Vision Book 10 |
 A Tale of Two Stitches Book 11 |
 A Sketch in Time Book 12 |
No Stone Unturned Book 13 |
 Connections Book 14 |
Over the Line Book 16 |
 Grids to Stitch Book 17 |
 Seductive Surfaces Book 18 |
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Other Books by Jan Beaney and / or Jean Littlejohn |
 Stitch Magic and Interpretation by Jan Beaney and Jean Littlejohn |
 Stitches: New Approaches by Jan Beaney |
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