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Do you ever ask yourself how can I be more creative? Or do you ever wish that you had the tools and confidence to develop exciting textile work that expresses your own creativity? If so, this inspiring book is for you. Whether you are a complete beginner, accomplished embroiderer, student or teacher, it will boost your skills, confidence and enthusiasm. Packed with ideas, suggestions, tips and techniques, it demystifies the whole process of developing and creating your own designs and stitched textiles. The authors, both renowned and experienced textile artists and teachers, take you on a step-by-step journey explaining the creative process from the very beginning. Discover how to find inspiration, gather source materials and choose a theme; develop original and creative designs using established elements and principles; explore traditional and contemporary fabrics and materials; experiment with a wide range of key techniques in hand and machine stitch; and turn your own ideas into successful stitched textile art. This book is the perfect resource for everyone interested in textile art who wants to be as creative as they can be.
About the Author
Julia Triston is a professional artist, designer and lecturer in stitched textiles and contemporary art and design techniques. She has established a vibrant studio in the heart of Durham City where she teaches and creates her distinctive artwork. Julia has over 20 years experience teaching in the creative industries, leading and delivering academic courses at all levels. Julia is co-director of StitchBusiness, an award-winning international stitch school specializing in City & Guilds courses and masterclasses in design, embroidery and stitched textiles. Julia is the creator of the Bra-ra dress and is known for the quirky use of raw materials, colour and embellishment in her textile work. Her work has been extensively documented and published in written and broadcast media. She exhibits and sells her work widely, and is an active member of the prestigious Prism textile group. Rachel Lombard is an award-winning professional textile artist and designer who lives and works in County Durham. She has taught art, design and stitch techniques at FE colleges and community classes and is the internal verifier for all StitchBusiness City & Guilds courses. Rachel shares her passion for contemporary design and stitch through a programme of inspiring talks and workshops. Her artwork reflects her abiding interest in the creation and expression of individual, personal identity. Working predominantly with everyday and recycled papers, she uses colour, print and stitch to produce exciting, tactile surfaces and three-dimensional and functional items. Stitch, Classic Stitches and Flair magazines have all featured her work. Rachel exhibits and sells her artwork and is an active member of Fusion and Interface Arts.
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51 of 51 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I wish this book had been available when I started my City & Guilds Certificate course. The authors say in their introduction that the book 'sets out a framework to guide you step by step through the processes of exploring, developing, making and evaluating your own stitched-textile project, placing an emphasis on the creative personal journey itself...'. They achieve this in six chapters under the headings of 'gathering', 'exploration and development', 'moving on to stitch' and 'making and evaluating'. This approach provides a very valuable template for people who want to make stitched textiles but don't quite know where to start, or how to follow through from their original ideas. The exploration of personal creativity is central to the book, and this sets it apart from many others in the field. There are no 'projects' here to copy, but plenty of good examples, lovely illustrations, lists of ideas and techniques, and suggestions.
33 of 34 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
How to be Creative in Textile Arts is a lovely book, beautifully illustrated, in which the authors give you the confidence to explore your own creativity. Although I have been stitching for many years I was ready to experiment with new techniques and this book (even in the short time it has been available) has enabled me to do so. Working on bonded samples was particularly enjoyable.
The informal and encouraging style in which this book is written is like being hand-held by friendly tutors.
The informal and encouraging style in which this book is written is like being hand-held by friendly tutors.
20 of 22 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I purchased this book for my grandaughter aged 13 who is studying this subject at school. I also do textile art embroidery and I found this book to be most suitable for beginners and for those more advanced in this hobby.
I would most certainly recommend this book for all sewing enthusiast.
I would most certainly recommend this book for all sewing enthusiast.
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A must buy
i had read a few reviews of this book and they were all good so i decided to purchase. its written just like my art diploma talking about topics, themes, how to expand your ideas,... Read more
Published 16 days ago by NotJustAMummy
How to be creative in textile art
Recently purchased this book for my daughter doing her foundation course for fashion and textiles. She found it extremely helpful.
Published 1 month ago by J. Rogers
Creative Textile Art
An excellent book giving lots of ideas while leaving the development to your imagination. Suggestions lead you to developing your work without giving you projects to copy.
Published 1 month ago by VAH
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Published 3 months ago by Textilefanatic600
Fantastic for art teachers
This book practically plans your GCSE art Textiles course - can't wait to write my scheme of work now and do the project I have in my head!
Published 3 months ago by charli
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