Techniques textiles

Texturizing fabric can be a fun and easy way to add a lot of interest to your next quilting project. Heather Thomas reveals four simple methods for texturizing the fabric for your quilt. See what materials and tools you will need. Find out how easy it is to exercise these techniques.

Dear beloved future students, I hope that you are as excited as I am! Here is a sneak-peek... Here are samples I did with my...

Mark-making in Textile Art by Helen Parrott Minimalist textile artist Helen Parrott shows how the simple technique of stitch, both hand and machine, can create visually stunning work.

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.

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

I’ve been a bit slow about publishing recently, and there’s a good reason for that! This project has been taking up my whole life! I think it was worth it, though. This project is the c…

This is a very nice looking and interesting filling stitch. As the name suggests, the filling would give a fishnet appearance. The fishnet is created without touching the background fabric while pinning down only on the sides. This stitch is...

manipulating leather:

The Shapes of Fabric | My little half-scale makes are all made with little fabric scraps. This sleeve is made in an interesting variation of layering. It came out… | Instagram

Authentic Boro is an historical textile art, but its techniques are plenty relevant today. Here's info and ideas for making your own boro-inspired art.

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