The hugely accomplished textile artist Jean Draper gives an invaluable guide to designing and working with pattern in textile art.This fascinating and exciting guide brings together inspiration, design methods and stitching techniques to help you develop truly great textile art.
Textile artists eager to expand their repertoire into two- and three-dimensional work will find this an essential and inspiring reference. With lavish illustrations, Stitch and Structure covers the entire process, from designing through construction to embellishment with mixed media. Diagrams, detailed drawings, and stitch information guide readers through the techniques, which include drawing tips, advice on customizing threads, creating knotted forms, and more.