{"product_id":"the-hand-stitched-surface-slow-stitching-and-mixed-media-techniques-for-fabric-and-paper","title":"The Hand-Stitched Surface: Slow Stitching and Mixed-Media Techniques for Fabric and Paper","description":"\u003ctable align=\"center\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"2\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"productDetailSmallElements\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBiographical Note\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLynn Krawczyk\u003c\/b\u003e is a mixed-media surface design artist who focuses on pattern and color. Her work features painting, drawing, and hand stitching on both fabric and paper. Lynn has written nearly 50 magazine articles for such publications as \u003ci\u003eQuilting Arts Magazine, Cloth Paper Scissors, Uppercase, Fiber Art Now, \u003c\/i\u003eand\u003ci\u003e Sew Somerset, \u003c\/i\u003eand is the author of \u003ci\u003eThe Hand-Stitched Surface\u003c\/i\u003e (CPi, 2017) and \u003ci\u003eIntentional Printing: Simple Techniques for Inspired Fabric Art\u003c\/i\u003e (Interweave, 2014).\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003eShe also has a collection of floss with thread manufacturer Aurifil, Inked by Lynn Krawczyk, as well as three instructional DVD workshops with Quilting Arts\/F\u0026amp;W Media: \u003ci\u003ePrint, Design, Compose; Color Theory Made Easy; \u003c\/i\u003eand\u003ci\u003e Thermofax Screen Printing Essentials.\u003c\/i\u003e Lynn teaches surface design workshops at various venues throughout the United States. She lives in Plymouth, Michigan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"delightful new book\"-- \n\u003cb\u003eSusan Niner Janes\u003c\/b\u003e, \n\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Papercraft Post\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrief Description\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"The Hand-Stitched Surface offers inspiring techniques and beautiful projects for creating richly layered mixed-media surfaces on paper and fabric to encourage stitchers to slow down and savor their handiwork\"--\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrief Description\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tOffers \"techniques and ... projects for creating ... mixed-media surfaces on paper and fabric to encourage stitchers to slow down and savor their handiwork\"--\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher Marketing\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLearn to create beautifully intricate and meticulously designed surfaces with some instruction from surface designer Lynn Krawczyk and the projects in\u003ci\u003e The Hand-Stitched Surface\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAdd new color and flair to your home\u003c\/b\u003e with hand-stitching projects! Written by noted surface designer Lynn Krawczyk, \n\u003ci\u003eThe Hand-Stitched Surface\u003c\/i\u003e offers inspiring techniques and beautiful projects for creating \n\u003cb\u003e richly layered mixed-media surfaces\u003c\/b\u003e on paper and fabric. It's a fast world we live in; it's important to remember to \n\u003cb\u003eslow down and savor your handiwork\u003c\/b\u003e, and hand-stitching is the perfect craft for that. \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e After Krawczyk gives you an overview of tools and supplies you'll be using, she will move you into a section on \n\u003cb\u003estitching essentials\u003c\/b\u003e which covers a range of \n\u003cb\u003ebasic stitches and how they can be modified\u003c\/b\u003e. \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e You will learn the \n\u003cb\u003e following skills\u003c\/b\u003e: \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMixing thread weights for textural effects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnique ways to create patterns for hand stitching\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExploring color\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTips and tricks for improvisational stitching\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnd much more! \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cb\u003efifteen keepsake-quality projects \u003c\/b\u003eare perfect for the times when you feel you need to disconnect from the modern world and \u003cb\u003eenjoy a quieter, more meditative hobby\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Citations:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/span\u003e 09\/01\/2017 (EAN 9781589239425, Paperback)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Krawczyk, Lynn\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Creative Publishing International\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePub Date:\u003c\/b\u003e 2017-05-15\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBISAC:\u003c\/b\u003e Crafts \u0026amp; Hobbies \/ Needlework \/ Embroidery|Crafts \u0026amp; Hobbies \/ Mixed Media\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSubjects:\u003c\/b\u003e Stitches (Sewing)|Paper work|Textile crafts|CRAFTS \u0026amp; HOBBIES \/ Needlework \/ General|CRAFTS \u0026amp; HOBBIES \/ Needlework \/ Embroidery\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.45 lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781589239425\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eASIN:\u003c\/b\u003e -\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSKU:\u003c\/b\u003e SP-9781589239425\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Creative Publishing International","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52881893392665,"sku":"SP-9781589239425","price":34.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0913\/0380\/5209\/files\/9781589239425_spiral.png?v=1784800176","url":"https:\/\/westbindery.com\/products\/the-hand-stitched-surface-slow-stitching-and-mixed-media-techniques-for-fabric-and-paper","provider":"West Bindery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}