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The Complete Photo Guide to Textile Art: *All You Need to Know to Alter and Embellish Fabric *The Essential Reference for Novice and Expert Fabric ... Instructions for More Than 40 Techniques

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I love all books by Susan Stein and find this one unique.Very simple,covers over 40 techniques with clear instructions and photos. I highly recommend it to all textile artists who would like to give a different look to their fabric.

Whether you are just starting on your journey with fabric art or are an experienced fabric artist seeking inspiration, this book is indispensable. Susan Stein has given us the perfect reference text for people who thrive on variety.

The book is divided into three sections: a brief introduction to color and fabric options, surface techniques, and texture (stitching, felting, weaving).
Each technique is lavishly illustrated and instructions are crystal clear. Necessary tools and materials are identified by brand -- much more useful than the often vague references to "fabric paint" or "foil." In addition, almost every technique is shown plain and simple, as well as in unusual ways. In fact, there is often a picture or project that suggests ways to use two or more techniques together.

Every few pages, there is a brief tip dealing with safety, experimenting, tools, or a suggestion to "try this." All of them make life simpler or more interesting.

Within hours of opening the book, I had made my first 9" square of chenille. And it found its way immediately into a small quilted panel, just exactly what I needed to add the correct texture to the piece. A few days later, I was reminded that fusible web could be painted -- a technique that gives a unique look to a fabric collage.

So: as the publisher says on the cover, this is indeed "the essential reference for novice and expert."

Covering over 40 techniques for textile artists, this is a useful reference. From selecting fabric to embellishing and altering it, this book has some great tips. Perfect for those who love to experiment and which textile artist doesn't? Clear photos and instructions. This review first appeared on Karen Platt's book review website.

The best thing about this book (to me) is that it doesn't just show you one technique for using a certain thing (say..foiling or Angelina or paint sticks....it gives you several) Like mini chapters. So when learning or showing a technique you can have more fun. It does not limit you but gives you choices and ideas to use up all the supplies and materials we all seem to eventually have tons of. Nice intro to color theory and fabric selection. Not that I've ever understood color theory, but the page on fabric selection..aw-ha!
Photos are wonderful. Great reference book to have for altering and making your fabric into something more.

This book is an outstanding reference book with wonderful illustrations for trying each technique. I am so very glad I have it!

Susan's book is a great reference book for those of us who have multitudes of supplies and need a new way to use them.

I purchesed this book at the same time as "fabric art workshop". I did not realize they were the same author at that time. I received "fabric art workshop" first. I was kind of disappointed, but thought I would keep it as a reference book. Then I received this book today. Amazing! I love it! If you are trying to choose between the two, buy this one first! You won't be disappointed. Then you might want to buy the other one at a later date. I can see how the workshop could work off this book and add a little more inspiration.

This book is a must-have for any fabric enthusiasts. The techniques are well described and the photos and directions are crystal clear. I am a beginning art quilter and am working my way through the book from page one to the end. Everything in this book is do-able no matter what your level of expertise.