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Creative Journeys: Fun & Easy Textile Surface Design Techniques Kindle Edition

by Lisa Walton (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.3 out of 5 stars 44 ratings
Do you run your hands over surfaces, walk around looking at the tiled floors in churches, take close-up shots of leaves and flowers or sculptural details in buildings? Do you watch how the light changes in a sunrise or the randomness of nature?

This book guides you through the ways in which you can turn these beautiful patterns and textures into stunning textiles.

The first in a series of books titled ‘Creative Journeys’, Lisa Walton imparts expert guidance, tips and techniques coupled with over 140 illustrations to help inspire and encourage you to turn your ideas into creative textiles.

With a focus on fabric painting, stamping, decorative rubbings, metallic foils, simple screen printing, stencilling, creative stitchwork, textural quilting, Lisa shows how these can be used to create stunning textile art.
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    October 24, 2014
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00OWF8TL6
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ eBook Production & Publishing, Sydney
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  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 24, 2014
  • Edition ‏ : ‎ 1st
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 11.4 MB
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  • Customer Reviews:
    4.3 out of 5 stars 44 ratings

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Lisa Walton

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I am an Australian quilter and have been quilting for over 20 years. I am absolutely obsessed with colour and texture and shapes and incorporate them all into my quilts. I have had my quilts published in all the major Australian quilting magazines as well as many overseas ones. I also teach workshops all over the world and have been so lucky to teach, not only all over Australia and New Zealand, but England, Scotland, Wales, France, Italy, Belgium, Netherlands and the USA.

In 2010 I was thrilled to be awarded the Jewel Pearce Patterson Scholarship for Quilting Teachers awarded by the International Quilt Association in Houston USA. This prestigious award opened many doors for me including a chance encounter with C&T Publishing. Never one to miss an opportunity I discussed a few ideas that had been rattling around in my head. Amazingly my submissions were accepted and Beautiful Building Block Quilts is the result.

I live in beautiful Sydney Australia with my husband Peter and together we have a business called Dyed & Gone to Heaven where we create gorgeous hand dyed fabrics as well as supplying textile art supplies.

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Customers find the book's step-by-step instructions easy to follow, with one mentioning the helpful video tutorials. Moreover, they appreciate the textile design content, with one customer noting how it helps make designs pop. Additionally, customers value the book's inspiration, with one describing it as a must-have for textile artists.

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Customers find the book easy to follow, with clear step-by-step instructions and how-to methods. One customer notes it serves as a useful quick reference guide.

"...Lots of before and after images, step-by-steps and embedded videos. Plus her invaluable "this worked for me, this didn't" insights...." Read more

"...The author explains all of the basics which is great for someone like me just getting started in creating fabric art...." Read more

"...I can't wait to get started on some of the very easy to follow instructions on the way to creating some stunning pieces." Read more

"...Fun, easy read of 'how to' methods and really get you to push past the boundaries...." Read more

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Customers appreciate the textile design techniques in the book, with one customer highlighting its coverage of beading and fabric dyeing, while another notes how it helps make designs pop.

"...book, I now feel equipped to start my own adventures and discoveries in textile design." Read more

"...Lisa takes you through all the different techniques to help make your textile designs pop...." Read more

"...It opens the concept of material patterns and colours to a whole new dimension. Christine Graham" Read more

"A must have fir the Textile Artust. Really love this book. Have my head in it often." Read more

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Customers find the book inspirational, with one mentioning it provides good ideas.

"Creative Journey is right. Here is all you need to know to get you started and well on your way to turn that fabric into just how you'd like...." Read more

"Really useful quick reference, good for inspiration when I come to a spot in my piece that isn't working as I would like. fair price...." Read more

"What an amazing book, so many wonderful techniques and ideas. Thanks Lisa for sharing so much valuable information with us." Read more

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Textile Art Fabric Experimentation
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Textile Art Fabric Experimentation
Thank you Lisa. I bought the book so I had a record of what we covered in your workshop. I can now refer back to it whenever I want to follow your techniques. I love the You Tube links too.
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  • Lori Feldman
    5.0 out of 5 stars A definite ❤❤❤❤❤
    Reviewed in the United States on March 5, 2015
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    Lisa is very generous with sharing her awesome talents in this book. Lots of before and after images, step-by-steps and embedded videos. Plus her invaluable "this worked for me, this didn't" insights. (I've--repeatedly--paid a lot more for Northlight art books and gotten beautiful images with limited how-tos, which has left me frustrated for the last time!) I am new to fabric art and Lisa's book has inspired me to jump in. If only I lived in Oz so I could take her live classes! As a serial art book collector, I highly recommend this book!
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  • Jan
    5.0 out of 5 stars Easy to follow for the beginner
    Reviewed in the United States on January 10, 2015
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    This is a very easy to follow book on different fabric techniques. The author explains all of the basics which is great for someone like me just getting started in creating fabric art. I appreciate the colorful how to photos. The author supplies lists of materials for not only Australia but also for the USA and UK. After reading this book, I now feel equipped to start my own adventures and discoveries in textile design.
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  • Jan Rhoades
    4.0 out of 5 stars This looks like a lot of fun
    Reviewed in the United States on November 3, 2014
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    I purchased this book in the hope that it would give me inspiration and some new direction in my quilting; beading and fabric dyeing. I have not been disappointed Lisa takes you through all the different techniques to help make your textile designs pop. I can't wait to get started on some of the very easy to follow instructions on the way to creating some stunning pieces.
    5 people found this helpful
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  • Leyla
    5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful
    Reviewed in the United States on November 15, 2014
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    Lisa does not disappoint (I didn't think she would) her enthusiasm shines through and one cannot want to immediately go and try the techniques, but not only that, there is a sense of adventure in saying "what happens if". The book gives you the permission to go for it.
    The video links are really fabulous and Lisa's personality really comes through, she is very generous with her experience and information. Looking forward to the next book.
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  • Susan De Vanny
    5.0 out of 5 stars A textile must have!
    Reviewed in the United States on January 6, 2015
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    Creative Journey is right. Here is all you need to know to get you started and well on your way to turn that fabric into just how you'd like. Fun, easy read of 'how to' methods and really get you to push past the boundaries. This e-book book is a must have for anyone thinking or already involved in textile creativity.
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Textile Art Fabric Experimentation
    Reviewed in the United States on April 22, 2016
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    Thank you Lisa. I bought the book so I had a record of what we covered in your workshop. I can now refer back to it whenever I want to follow your techniques. I love the You Tube links too.
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    Reviewed in the United States on April 22, 2016
    Thank you Lisa. I bought the book so I had a record of what we covered in your workshop. I can now refer back to it whenever I want to follow your techniques. I love the You Tube links too.
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  • Joan Adlmayer
    5.0 out of 5 stars This book is the greatest, brim full of down to earth instructions
    Reviewed in the United States on December 18, 2014
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    This book is the greatest, brim full of down to earth instructions, I have already mastered some of the applications and completed three projects, can we please have more from this charismatic teacher.
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  • Sue Sacchero
    4.0 out of 5 stars Great book for textile artists
    Reviewed in the United States on February 21, 2015
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    Really useful quick reference, good for inspiration when I come to a spot in my piece that isn't working as I would like. fair price.Kindle application is perfect for use in the studio and elsewhere. suppliers lists have been useful, but as the U.S. dollar rises relative to the AUS and postage freight charges from the U.S. escalate more Aussie suppliers would be useful
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  • DianaC
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fabric fun.
    Reviewed in Australia on December 22, 2014
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    If you've ever wanted to try some textile surface designs techniques, then is the place to start. The instructions are clear and easy to follow. It's a lot of fun and no piece of plain fabric will be left plain for long. Great book Lisa, can't wait to share the next adventure.
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  • Amo
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fabulous!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 16, 2014
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    A great book for beginners or those looking for a refresher. Lisa covers most areas in a concise way that has enough information to make you want to create using the techniques. A fabulous addition to any textile crafters collection.
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
    Reviewed in Australia on January 9, 2015
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    Fantastic book easy to use and I am enjoying learning new skills and updating older ones
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  • Fridgy
    5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant introduction
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 15, 2014
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    A brilliant introduction into the world of textile design techniques, looking forward to putting into practice.
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  • Meg
    5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 31, 2014
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    Brilliant, full of inspirational ideas.
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