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Enables all embroidery fans to "say" almost anything and convey emotions with thread. Communicate your ideas using line, shape, color, and texture with this reference and how-to exploration in one. Whether your particular interest is pictorial, portraiture, abstract compositions, or actual text, you can “say” almost anything with thread. More than 350 color photographs translate the techniques of drawing, painting, and good composition into the world of stitch, and “Try This!” projects inspire your own individual approaches.Including the role of machine stitching, this design resource, learning tool, and inspirational reference helps practitioners at all levels, whether beginning student, dedicated amateur, or professional.Take a lyrical—but logical—journey of skill building, and begin to stitch intentionally and express your creative vision. PRAISE FOR THE INTENTIONAL THREAD... “Many books deal with stitch types in a bland similar manner. Brandeis here incorporates suggestions within this book, such as how to use text in a thread way . . . merging handwriting with expression . . . in stitch!” —Ailish Henderson, Mr. XStitch Magazine “Brandeis takes us on a journey into the expressive nature of stitch . . . reveals how to manipulate stitches much like an artist might a pencil or paintbrush.” —Embroidery Magazine

A comprehensive how-to reference that teaches wet textile surface design techniques for making custom cloth. Learn surface design for textiles, to create rich and personally expressive fabric surfaces. Projects by expert Susan Brandeis (author of the bestselling The Intentional Thread) help a range of levels--beginners to relatively experienced studio practitioners--experiment with each method. • Covers wet techniques in detail: application and layering of textile dyes, pigments, and chemicals to add color, pattern, and images • Dry techniques are covered in a separate companion book--that is, how to combine these handmade fabrics using cutting, piecing, layering, building, and embellishing • What's the "Cumulative Cloth"? A single cloth that readers add to with each chapter's techniques, eventually creating a piece of art. • Serves as a go-to reference to check technical procedures and safety guidelines (many methods and ingredients require caution) “Distilling knowledge accrued over decades of teaching and her studio practice, Brandeis presents each process in systematic detail but also invites open-ended experimentation. Seductive closeups of fabric treatments as well as the author’s encouraging voice excite creative thinking all throughout this generous book.” --Patricia Malarcher, former editor, Surface Design Journal “An exquisite and deeply instructional book about surface design. Full of inspiring and beautiful work along with step-by-step guidance . . .  this is sure to become a definitive guide for artists, designers, and crafters of all levels.” --Chrissie Van Hoever, designer; founder, Nuthatch Studio “Exceptional artist and expert teacher Susan Brandeis guides novice and advanced alike through each step of key surface-design techniques. Her thorough, thoughtful, personal instructions, illustrated by plentiful examples, make this book a must-have resource to consult for years to come.” --Dr. Cheryl Christian, artist; editor emerita, Needle Arts “We are so fortunate that Brandeis has written this deeply informative book. Even as an experienced textile artist, I’m ready to explore her screen printing information, much of which I’ve not seen published in one place before. Studio setup, finishing techniques, personal posture tips, plus her ‘Try This’ section in each chapter make this a powerful resource for everyone from beginners to seasoned professionals, something we'll never find by just scrolling the internet. As she says, ‘Try this!’” --Astrid Hilger Bennett, fiber artist; president & co-chair, Surface Design Association “Detailed instructions for beginners, with many tips, projects, and examples to inspire even if you know the techniques. A great reference book when looking for a new directions to explore.” --Joy Stocksdale, author, Polychromatic Screen Printing “This is the book I have been waiting for! An excellent companion to studio or classroom surface design investigation, filled with a wealth of information on techniques, tips, safety, and ideas for consideration . . . A valuable and exceptional resource generously sharing decades of research, exploration, and professional expertise. This book covers the equivalent of several college level surface design courses in a conveniently organized and beautifully presented manner.” --Patricia Mink, textile artist; professor emerita, Studio Art / Fibers, East Tennessee State University

A comprehensive how-to reference that teaches dry textile surface design techniques for making custom cloth, including appliqué, embroidery, layering, and more. Learn surface design for textiles, to create rich and personally expressive fabric surfaces. Projects by expert Susan Brandeis (author of the bestselling The Intentional Thread) help novices and experienced professionals experiment with each method. • Covers dry techniques in detail: how to add color, pattern, and images to fabrics using cutting, piecing, layering, building, and embellishing.• Includes both machine stitching and hand stitching.• What's the "Cumulative Cloth"? A single cloth that readers add to with each chapter's techniques, eventually creating a piece of art.• Serves as a go-to reference to check technical procedures and safety guidelines (many methods require caution).• Wet techniques are covered separately in the author's coordinating book, The Cumulative Cloth, Wet Techniques. “Susan Brandeis is the consummate educator and maker, and understands both what is involved in making, and how to convey these processes clearly and efficiently. The Cumulative Cloth, Dry Techniques extends the range and scope of content of its Wet Techniques companion volume, so that both textile students and hobbyists have in these guidebooks comprehensive and detailed references that provide entrée to the world of textile surface design and construction. . . . should find a ‘within reach’ spot in every fabric crafter’s workspace.” --Michael James, quilt artist; Professor Emeritus and Chair Emeritus of the Department of Textiles, Merchandising & Fashion Design, University of Nebraska–Lincoln “This book is a must have for my library. The instructions are easy to follow with illustrations that make me want to start stitching, slicing, folding, embellishing and piecing at once. Her remark, ‘Think of the topics in this book as a collection of present and future possibilities,’ is absolutely true.” --Paula Kovarik, fiber artist “A wealth of information to guide fabric-focused makers of any level with comprehensive construction processes. Several workshops compiled into one amazing book!” --Wen Redmond, fiber and mixed-media digital artist; author of Explorations with Collage!: Merging Photographs, Paper, and Fiber “Everyone, from beginner to advanced, can be successful in dry techniques with Susan Brandeis’s detailed instructions, helpful tips, clear illustrations, and stunning photography. She provides ideas for applying dry techniques, suggests opportunities for further exploration, and proposes challenges for artistic growth. Together, the two books will serve as a reference to consult for years to come.” --Dr. Cheryl Christian, artist; editor emerita, Needle Arts