The Intentional Thread: A Guide to Drawing, Gesture, and Color in Stitch

by Susan Brandeis

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. Take a lyrical—but logical—journey of skill building, and begin to stitch intentionally and express your creative vision.

Genres: Art, Crafts, Nonfiction, Reference, Design, Sewing

224 pages, Hardcover

Published July 28, 2019

Reviews

[Karima · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book includes an excellent appendix with valuable information you need to know about materials, techniques, and personal expression. But for me, the REAL TREASURES are all the "Try This" additions. I could spend my whole life playing with this book.

[Tina · Rating 5 out of 5]

This isn’t a book that you finish...this is a book that is looked at, consulted and used forever! What a brilliantly comprehensive resource for creatives!
Inspiring examples, straight forward instructions and fantastic prompts to get you experimenting. LOVE IT!

[Sandy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great ideas for drawing and then embroidering.

[Josie · Rating 5 out of 5]

I absolutely love this book. Comprehensive, informative and inspiring. A beautiful resource presenting a plethora of techniques for creating with stitches.

[Yellowoasis · Rating 5 out of 5]

A superb book full of idea. You can flip open to any page and think Yes, I want to try that!