Stitch Alchemy: Combining Fabric & Paper for Mixed Media Art

by Kelli Perkins
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Editorial Reviews

Mixing the versatility of paper with the dimensional qualities of cloth, this inventive handbook to crafting with “paper-cloth” provides mixed-media artists with the knowledge to easily transform their works into collaged quilts using embellishment techniques, such as painting, stitching, needlefelting, and beading. Though the technique is inexpensive and requires less space, equipment, and skill than dyeing fabrics for quilt making, readers will learn step-by-step how the use of paper-cloth—from making the paper-cloth itself; adding color and interest to the foundation with inks, stains, paints, and glazes; texturizing; implementing printmaking techniques; and more—can allow layers of complexity and textural appeal. Common projects include art quilts, art dolls, jewelry, and artist books. Perfect for artists interested in altered art, found and recycled art, needle felting, and nontraditional elements, this original resource is the first to cross the paper and cloth mediums.

Customer Reviews

Stitch Alchemy, 2009-11-05
by Katie B (Dublin, OH)
I LOVE this book! The first thing I did was take it to the local office supply store that has printing/copying services. For $4. they cut off the glued binding and replaced it with a spiral binding. Then the book was perfect! Too many "how to" books show you a picture, tell you what supplies were used to create the look but then skip the "how to" part! In this book, the photography is beautiful and the instructions complete and easy to follow. There are many techniques I will use in other mixed-media projects. I am going to save many hours of class time and many dollars in not having to purchase several resources to accomplish all that is in this one book. I agree with one of the other reviewers, if it had been possible I would have rated this with more than five stars. What a treasure!
Wonderful book and more, 2009-11-03
by Marilyn J. Rock
As soon as this book arrived, at my door, I knew it was going to be wonderful. It's like having a personal tutorial. I'm still making fabric paper! Fabulous find!
Beautiful book, 2009-10-26
by Mountain bluebird (Iowa)
This book is loaded with lots of pictures and ideas as well as suggestions for being more creative. It describes methods of gluing light weight paper on fabric and then decorating it for use in mixed media art.

The book covers many painting techniques such as stamping, inking, glazing and others. The projects at the end of the book look like lots of fun. Making the cloth paper is easy and you can create lots of pieces for projects in the future.
Fantastic!, 2009-10-15
by J. Michael (rural IL United States)
Terrific book with super ideas for how to use your fabric paper in projects. I have only done fabric paper once and can see this book will be a super springboard for future projects. It is so fun!
Stitch Alchemy, 2009-10-15
by M. Kullberg
I am new to Fabric/Paper Art and this book is a GREAT reference to have..it is very helpful. The book arrived in new condition and on time.

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