Textile art techniques

Free motion embroidery creates a lot of scrap threads. I don’t throw them out and incorporate them in my art work. Here are a few tips on how to reuse them.

Learn four simple methods forto created textured fabric for your quilt

In your journey to becoming a textile artist, the most important thing you can learn is to trust your artistic instinct. Have belief in the inherent quality of your work, and celebrate where you are now. Recognising where you fit in the Four Stages of Textile Art Mastery can help you on your way. When

Stitch tutorials for textile lovers beginners and advanced. Learn to create your own unique designs, find uses for your fabric scraps, discover a range of hand sewing skills and emboidery techniques. Join one of Rebekah sewing workshops today.

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Painting Fusible Web... Oh, so much FUN! The Permission 2 Play instructors gathered together to do some class prep... Painting Fusible Web The acrylic paint is watered down a bit... You want a watery consistency. Paint it directly onto the fusible web... glue side up... paper side down The paper becomes wet and begins to buckle and creates air pockets...yummy! Close Up View.....Air Pockets Allow the painted fusible web to dry Once dry....you can do so much with this stuff: You can tear it…

Dina Wakley, our featured artist of the month, shares a multitude of mixed-media techniques and tips in all of her work for creating expressive art. Here are a few of our favorites.

This was a weekend of quiet, undirected composition experimenting – in the simple camaraderie of fellow artmakers. (aka art buddies.) I am still in the beginning stage of thinking through some new elements and a slightly new course for work in 2023. This weekend I assembled some physical objects I

Mark-making in Textile Art: Techniques for hand and machine stitching: 8601200821284: Books - Amazon.ca

As a textile artist, Agy has found no shortage of inspiration in the natural world; you just have to slow down, look and observe! Here are 5 tips to get going.

This large scale forest embroidery was commissioned for a private interior project. Taking almost 600 hours to complete, this piece created a magical addition to a clients master bedroom, brining the essence forest surrounding the property inside. Working with one of the UK’s last remaining metal thread makers I explored how a variety of copper threads could capture the feel of branches, vines and trunks, combining to create a scene of seven trees, each with their unique personality.

#mindfulstitching #textileart #slowstitching So let’s begin our slow stitching mindfulness, todays page is a little bit different, Im using layers of lighwe...

One of my favourite pieces of painted and distressed Tyvek - Ever! Is it odd to have a favourite sample of Tyvek? Tyvek is one of my fa...

Tracey of Art Fiber Stitch shows you how to be an artist in fabric. Check out the free video tutorial on You Tube