Knot Thread Stitch presents a modern, experimental, and creative approach to thread and embroidery projects. You'll find fun and surprising project ideas, a unique artistic approach, and uncoventional mixed-media materials such as stamps, paint, sequins, paper, and shrinky dinks. These projects are designed to be quick, fun, abstract, and creative, and many offer clever ideas for personal customization. With easy-to-follow steps and project variations, this book also includes project contributions and embroidery patterns from a long and stellar list of renowned artists and bloggers, including Lisa Congdon, Camilla Engman, Heather Smith Jones, and Amy Karol, just to name a few.
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"Mixed-media artist Solomon uses embroidery to embellish her artwork with texture and depth. This collection of simple projects demonstrates how embroidered embellishment can add interest to everyday goods. After a clear, thorough introduction to the tools and supplies used in hand embroidery, the fun begins: Solomon presents a collection of home decor and accessory projects with a distinctively indie-craft aesthetic. A number of artists join her to present their takes on the projects, bringing their unique styles to the collection. Interest in embroidery continues to grow, and the variety of projects in Solomon’s collection, as well as its trendy aesthetic, make this an appealing purchase."
NANETTE DONOHUE, Champaign P.L., IL FIBER CRAFTS
About the Author
Lisa Solomon was born in Tucson, Arizona, but has lived most of her life in California. She received her BA in Art Practice from UC Berkeley in 1995 and her MFA from Mills College in 2003. She regularly teaches art at various colleges in the Bay Area including San Francisco State University, UC Berkeley, Mills College, CCA, and Cal State East Bay.
Profoundly interested in the idea of hybridization (sparked from her hapa heritage), Solomon’s mixed media works revolve thematically around domesticity, craft, and masculine and feminine triggers. She is drawn to found objects altering them conceptually so that their meanings and original uses or intents are re-purposed. She often fuses “wrong” things together – recontextualizing their original purposes, and incorporating materials that question the line between art and craft.
Ms. Solomon’s work has been featured in many books, and her drawings and installations have been featured in numerous national and international venues. She currently resides in Oakland with her husband, daughter, two dogs, two cats and many, many spools of thread. Visit her online at http://www.lisasolomon.com.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This book is a visual treat! I've admired Lisa Solomon's work for years and couldn't wait to get my hands on her book. I love that Knot Thread Stitch contains two versions of every project - Lisa's version and one created by another artist. This approach to a craft book not only provides double the inspiration but encourages creativity by demonstrating the many ways each technique can be executed. My only complaint is that I now have so many ideas that I don't know where to start!
8 of 9 people found the following review helpful
By L. Duran
Format:Paperback
"KNOT THREAD stitch" will reshape your thinking about what you can do with a needle and thread. The included projects are unique, fun, and appealing with lovely photographs and personal insights as to what inspired their creation. However, it is the author's fresh approach in presenting her ideas which excites me the most. She has taken each of her projects and invited another artist she admires to put their own spin on it, thus providing two great ideas while encouraging you to personalize the projects and make them your own!
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
... But grandma would approve. I love this book. It's got everything. The projects are so fun and easy, with lots of room for self expression. This book is full of inspiring artists, with easy contemporary projects, a sprinkling of history and tons of tips on techniques. Every time I pick up this book I find new inspiration and information. I recommend this to anyone interested in pushing the boundaries of embroidery. Fabulous photos and clear instructions.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
inspirational
I am bit of a beginner, but this book will be a source of inspiration to me for years to come.
The embroideries from photos are my favorite, second is the use of... Read more
The embroideries from photos are my favorite, second is the use of... Read more
Published 3 months ago by SandySTC
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fresh, modern take on embroidery
There's nothing old fashioned here. Super inspiring project ideas interpreted through different artists eyes. These is the embroidery book i've been looking for. Read more
Published 3 months ago by N. Anderson
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Knot sew thread
Very creative ideas! Modern ways to use mixed media and stitching. Awesome book for new inspiration and photo stitching by hand!
Published 3 months ago by Kim F
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fantastic inspiration, beautifully executed lessons!
Lisa Solomon's book is what I have been waiting for! Full of technique and insightful lessons which - by the way- are beautifully photographed make anyone at ease with creating... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Susan Larochelle
3.0 out of 5 stars
Great for New Crafters
Most of the projects in "Knot Thread Stitch" are great for beginners. Some craft books can be daunting for someone starting out with a new hobby. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Rachel A. Calabia
5.0 out of 5 stars
think outside the hoop
"Knot Thread Stitch" is not your average embroidery how-to book. What Lisa Solomon has written ought to be classified as a 'you've gotta try this' primer of sorts. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Jesse Lu Bain
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Stitching Inspirations
This is a beautiful book. Lisa Solomon is a very talented artist and I was thrilled to know she was publishing her first book. Read more
Published 10 months ago by katrina rodabaugh
5.0 out of 5 stars
Awesome and Inspiring!
I love this book! The instructions and photos are simple and easy to follow.
The projects are so approachable and unique. Read more
The projects are so approachable and unique. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Julia Gamble
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