Just look at this cover......doesn't
that make you WANT to get inside and explore what lies within?
In a nutshell...The Hand Stitched Surface Slow Stitching and Mixed-Media Techniques for Fabric and
Paper by Lynn Krawczyk is all about stitching, stitching by hand,
with a variety of threads on a variety of surfaces.
If you are looking for pre-planned
designs, florals or wildlife....this is not the book for you. This
book is all about having fun with your stitching....about thinking
differently, being free and creative, its not about serious,
perfect stitches, it is about releasing your creative, quirky,
playful side.
You will begin with great info on the
basic tools you need, the needles, their differences, types of
threads, fabrics, paper (yes paper) and card that work well to get
the best results with your projects.
In addition to clear instructions for
many stitches.....you are shown ways to further use each basic
stitch to create even more interest with them, and what can be
acquired by combining them.
Lynn provides examples exploring
colour/ colour combinations and its impact in stitched
compositions.
The book contains beautifully
photographed instruction and templates for all 15 projects. (8
fabric, 7 paper) .......some I found VERY interesting and
others.....hmmm, not so much, but I am aware that not everything
appeals to everyone.
Note : The full sized templates can
be scanned from the book or downloaded for printing.
You will also be guided through a few Mixed-media techniques, like glue
resist/ dyeing, stamp carving/stamping, and making a paper stencil
help you add more even interest to the surfaces you'll stitch.
The projects involve improvisational stitching....basically, once you have followed the
instructions to get the base of your project ready (what you will
actually stitch through) you will make the decisions as to what
stitches or combinations you want to use....it's kind of doodling
with thread....you make it up as you go along. you can find at Quarto Knows....here or Amazon ......here
Those who know me, know that I am
a bit of a perfectionist, I must have order.....improvisational,
free form or wonky anything is tough for me, so I decided to test
myself a little and try something from the book. This project is way out of my comfort zone
but as I work along I am finding it quite interesting.....I started
with this composition
began some stitching and continued to make slight changes.
I have to admit.....it is becoming a little addictive.....playing with shape, colour and stitch
Currently still a work in progress...... What will it be and
where it will end????? stay tuned LOL!
7 comments:
Very good and honest review! Your piece is quite interesting...I do enjoy watching Lynn's work on her blog and Facebook. She is having an event on FB Sunday so that should be interesting. I plan on 'attending/watching'!
yes! i really like that. i will explore more.
Looks like an appealing book. And I like the piece you're working on.
As always, I love your color choices. I can see how handwork would be wonderfully addictive. Beautiful beginning!
Good for you! It's so difficult to leave our comfort zones, but you always seem to do it beautifully.
Diane
This book sounds really interesting and I am so glad you not only reviewed it but I love your actual trial piece. I LOVE it as you are designing and stitching on the fly. Random is always difficult for me since I learned order and proper so many decades ago. "Sloppy Stitching" aka thread painting is just not something I can do! This looks just right for trying. Thank You Jill...<3
Hello Jill,
Thanks for your great post about Slow Stitching. Love, love your project . . . its exciting to see the colors develop and all the bits and pieces you added, photo after photo each one more tantalizing than the last. I confess I'm dieting and it looks like something I'd like to eat. I appreciate your posts, as you are ever on the move, always inspiring us. Wow--I can't hardly wait to get a copy of the book and do some exploring too. -Mrs. D from Wisconsin
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