Freestyle Machine Embroidery: Techniques and Inspiration for Fiber Art (Paperback)

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"All I can say about Freestyle Machine Embroidery is WOW, it's amazing what you can do with a sewing machine besides quilting or sewing garments! I am convinced that Carol Shinn is the sewing machine equivalent to Jenny Hart."  —StacySews.com

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Explore the possibilities of freestyle machine embroidery and its applications for quilting and fiber art with this inspirational guidebook for all skill levels. This overview of all the basic methods and stitches for each technique includes step-by-step photographs and illustrations, diagrams, close-ups of sample swatches, troubleshooting tips, and design guidance, altogether elevating crafters’ skills to an artistic level. Beginning with an introduction that includes a list of necessary supplies, chapters cover adjusting thread tension, understanding fabric distortion as it relates to stitching direction, and caring for a sewing machine. This comprehensive guide is sure to move crafters beyond the basics of the stitching process to using color and texture creatively in unique designs and professional-grade finishes.

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Product Details Paperback: 176 pages Publisher: Interweave Press; illustrated edition edition (May 1, 2009) Language: English ISBN-10: 1596680423 ISBN-13: 978-1596680425 Product Dimensions: 10.1 x 8.5 x 0.4 inches Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies) Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews) Amazon.com Sales Rank: #39,992 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books) Popular in these categories: (What's this?) #16 in  Books > Home & Garden > Crafts & Hobbies > Embroidery #54 in  Books > Home & Garden > Crafts & Hobbies > Needlework #74 in  Books > Home & Garden > Crafts & Hobbies > Textile Arts

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artistic medium, color mixing, bobbin race, freestyle embroidery, stitch direction, bobbin tension, bobbin case, bobbin thread, top thread, top tension, presser foot, machine stitching, thread shows

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Adding Variety, Wonder Under, Carol Shinn, Noriko Narahira, Susan Brandeis, Audrey Walker, Marian Bijlenga, Barbara Lee Smith, Sondra Dorn, Recommended Books, End of the Season, Cindy Hickok, Anne Eckley, Susanne Gregg, Junichi Kanzaki, Sounds of Nature, Identifying the Species Veloxvermis, Jane Kenyon, Rick Wells, Above Left, Mod Podge, Alice Kettle, Sampler Dots, Freestyle Machine Embroidery

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews 19 of 19 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars outstanding!, May 17, 2009 By  Susan Bleiweiss "Sue b" (Massachusetts) - See all my reviews    Carol Shinn is a master at freestyle machine embroidery and shares her techniques and methods for creating beautiful works of art with thread. Beginning with an overview to help the reader understand the process she moves into color mixing and how layering threads and understanding gradation can add depth, interest and complexity to your finished pieces. Then she takes you step by step through her process for creating a piece starting with choosing a subject right through to presenting and framing the finished piece. Clear close up photos of the steps make it easy to understand and follow the written directions and makes this book an invaluable resource for anyone wanting to explore or expand their knowledge of the techniques in this book. You'll find it hard not to be inspired by the wonderful clear color photos of Carol's work that appear throughout the book. This book is an outstanding guide to the art of freestyle machine embroidery. Highly recommended. 10 of 10 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars the best there is, June 10, 2009 By  kargelhoe "kargelhoe" (Grand Rapids, MI USA) - See all my reviews Very inspirational - Great examples of the author but also wonderful nice wide variety of work by other excellent fiber artists. Examples are clear, lots of detail photos that actual show the fine detail. Instructional sketches are also very clear. Lots of specific problem solving technique 8 of 8 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars Inspirational, June 26, 2009 By  Joan A. Adams (newton, new jersey United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)    Amazon Verified Purchase This is one of the best well executed books on machine embroidery. It leads you to explore your work in a very secure way.		Ad feedback   Most Recent Customer Reviews 5.0 out of 5 stars Freestyle Machine Embroidery: Techniques and Inspiration for Fiber Art I have long admired Carol Shinn's work and was excited to find such a clear and informative book showing her work and methods. The book is all that was promised and more. Read more Published 20 days ago by corvus corax 4.0 out of 5 stars Eye candy and inspiration This is threadwork as an artform by itself, not as an additional facet of textile or mixed media art. Read more Published 3 months ago by J. M. Arden 5.0 out of 5 stars Machine Embroidery This book is worth every penny. There are some gorgeous examples and easy looking instructions. Published 4 months ago by Cynthia A. Land 5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Great book. Wish I had it before doing my own free motion quilt. Lots of information and inspiration. Published 5 months ago by mackenzie jones Search Customer Reviews Only search this product's reviews

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Product Details

• Paperback: 176 pages
• Publisher: Interweave Press; illustrated edition edition (May 1, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1596680423
• ISBN-13: 978-1596680425
• Product Dimensions: 10.1 x 8.5 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #39,992 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

  Popular in these categories: (What's this?)

  #16 in	Books > Home & Garden > Crafts & Hobbies > Embroidery
  #54 in	Books > Home & Garden > Crafts & Hobbies > Needlework
  #74 in	Books > Home & Garden > Crafts & Hobbies > Textile Arts

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews

19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars outstanding!, May 17, 2009

By	Susan Bleiweiss "Sue b" (Massachusetts) - See all my reviews

Carol Shinn is a master at freestyle machine embroidery and shares her techniques and methods for creating beautiful works of art with thread. Beginning with an overview to help the reader understand the process she moves into color mixing and how layering threads and understanding gradation can add depth, interest and complexity to your finished pieces. Then she takes you step by step through her process for creating a piece starting with choosing a subject right through to presenting and framing the finished piece. Clear close up photos of the steps make it easy to understand and follow the written directions and makes this book an invaluable resource for anyone wanting to explore or expand their knowledge of the techniques in this book. You'll find it hard not to be inspired by the wonderful clear color photos of Carol's work that appear throughout the book. This book is an outstanding guide to the art of freestyle machine embroidery. Highly recommended.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars the best there is, June 10, 2009

By	kargelhoe "kargelhoe" (Grand Rapids, MI USA) - See all my reviews

Very inspirational - Great examples of the author but also wonderful nice wide variety of work by other excellent fiber artists. Examples are clear, lots of detail photos that actual show the fine detail. Instructional sketches are also very clear. Lots of specific problem solving technique

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Inspirational, June 26, 2009

By	Joan A. Adams (newton, new jersey United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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This is one of the best well executed books on machine embroidery. It leads you to explore your work in a very secure way.