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This is a bestselling textile art book new in paperback. This is the first book on 3D embroidery and still the seminal work on the subject. It offers simple instructions and fabulous finished pieces that both guide and inspire. It provides practical, expert advice from one of the world's leading 3D textile artists. Textile artists and embroiderers have long been interested in creating three-dimensional structures in the form of bags and boxes, but many are now constructing more advanced geometric shapes and free-form embroidered pieces. The added third dimension of depth offers endless scope for design and can be much more exciting and challenging than flat, two-dimensional work. In this book, Janet Edmonds explores the textile design processes and building methods that take the image off the drawing board and into three-dimensions.
About the Author
Janet Edmonds studied stitched textiles at East Berkshire College near Windsor and went on to gain a BA in Art and Design at the University of Hertfordshire. She now teaches embroidery at East Berkshire College and the world-renowned Missenden Abbey, and she travels regularly on behalf of the Embroiderers' Guild. Janet lives in Chesham, Buckinghamshire.
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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I commented on one of the other reviews that they were not really helpful. But I bought the book anyway. It is a gorgeous book, beautifully photographed, very readable and absolutely crammed with inspiration.
If you have any interest at all in manipulating fabric, thread and wire into fascinating shapes and vessels, boxes and beads, this is the book to inspire you to get on with it. Janet Edmonds starts with light and airy drawings of natural objects, then shows how they can be developed into three-dimensional sculptures. More art objects than crafts. She shows how to bind, pleat, tuck and 'stitch' fabric, how to use wire and beads, soluble and heat-sensitive fabrics.
It is a treasure chest of ideas. There is very little 'conventional' sewing (machine sewing seams etc), and no formal patterns. Instructions are general rather than step-by-step, but the free-formed, organic objects are pretty well self-explanatory and will inspire you to try your own thing rather than slavishly reproduce the things shown. Best of all there is no mention of the commercial products that most books tell you you must have. I love it! Now I must go and root in my stash and maybe try one of those boxes...
If you have any interest at all in manipulating fabric, thread and wire into fascinating shapes and vessels, boxes and beads, this is the book to inspire you to get on with it. Janet Edmonds starts with light and airy drawings of natural objects, then shows how they can be developed into three-dimensional sculptures. More art objects than crafts. She shows how to bind, pleat, tuck and 'stitch' fabric, how to use wire and beads, soluble and heat-sensitive fabrics.
It is a treasure chest of ideas. There is very little 'conventional' sewing (machine sewing seams etc), and no formal patterns. Instructions are general rather than step-by-step, but the free-formed, organic objects are pretty well self-explanatory and will inspire you to try your own thing rather than slavishly reproduce the things shown. Best of all there is no mention of the commercial products that most books tell you you must have. I love it! Now I must go and root in my stash and maybe try one of those boxes...
13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is a super book full of helpful information as well as great ideas.
I am doing an A level course in Textiles and this book has been a great reference point.
Well worth the price.
I am doing an A level course in Textiles and this book has been a great reference point.
Well worth the price.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
As a textiles designer I am always on the look out for new inspirational ideas, I have never made anything three dimensional in textiles before so this book really took my fancy. I was intriegued more than anything, and the cover fascinated me.
What an amazing designer, a very clever lady. The book does not dissapoint and in fact had me wanting to experiment myself,straight after flicking through it.
The book is laid out well, and goes through everything from the design brief and how to reserach what you want to make,sketching ideas,materials and equipment to then individual pages of ideas.
Step by step guides makes it easy for the reader to follow, and the colourful and descriptive images allows you to visualise what your product could look like.
I recommend this book to anyone with a passion for textiles, and embroidery. Anyone who likes to try new things and experiment with their work.
A bargain price as well, it is well worth the money!!!
What an amazing designer, a very clever lady. The book does not dissapoint and in fact had me wanting to experiment myself,straight after flicking through it.
The book is laid out well, and goes through everything from the design brief and how to reserach what you want to make,sketching ideas,materials and equipment to then individual pages of ideas.
Step by step guides makes it easy for the reader to follow, and the colourful and descriptive images allows you to visualise what your product could look like.
I recommend this book to anyone with a passion for textiles, and embroidery. Anyone who likes to try new things and experiment with their work.
A bargain price as well, it is well worth the money!!!
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3-D embroidery...but not totally thread based!
This book has good use of photography. It is lovely to look through for ideas and gives you lots of suggestions for making things. Read more
Published 3 months ago by textilet
Fabulous!
This book is wonderful. It has clear, good instructions and just gives so much. It makes you think and want to try new approaches. Excellent.
Published on 2 Aug 2006 by sea spirals
3d fabric
Another wonderfully inspiring book by Janet Edmonds. Techniques are considered and photographed very well. A must have for city and guilds students.
Published on 3 Dec 2005 by "beadpippi1964"
3D embroidery
Another wonderfully inspiring book by Janet Edmonds. Provides useful techniques for aspiring City and Guilds students. The techniques are well considered and photographed.
Published on 3 Dec 2005 by "beadpippi"
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