Thread Magic; The Enchanted World of Ellen Anne Eddy

Eddy, Ellen Anne

ISBN 10: 156477189X / ISBN 13: 9781564771896

Published by Fiber Studio Press, That Patchwork Place Inc., Bothell, Wash.,, 1997

About this Item

(1997), Near Fine/no dj, quarto, 111pp., pictorial glossy softcover wraps, color photo ill's throughout, binding tight, text unmarked.

Seller Inventory # 3547

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Thread Magic; The Enchanted World of Ellen Anne Eddy
• Publisher: Fiber Studio Press, That Patchwork Place Inc., Bothell, Wash.,
• Publication Date: 1997
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 156477189X
• ISBN 13: 9781564771896
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: Near Fine
• Seller catalogs:
  • Craft

About this title

Synopsis

Showcasing the art as well as the sewing machine techniques, this compendium reveals the work of the nature-inspired art quilt work of Ellen Anne Eddy. Her wall art goes beyond the traditional concept of quilting; she includes fish, bugs, birds, and frogs throughout her art, blending her dreams and vision with the natural world. She uses hand-dyed fabrics, lames, machine embroidery, cut-away applique, and layered sheers to create the illusion of flames, water, and mist in her work. The gallery of quilts features both full images and detailed shots, and Ellen's quilts are divided into several series and themes, with each section offering her inspiration for that theme.

Reviews

Eddy's world is a magical place where creatures of the jungle, water, and forest come to life in the thread, yarn, and hand-dyed fabric employed by the artist to create the illusion of watery worlds and misty forests. This book is at once a gallery of Eddy's work and a "how-to" manual describing the techniques she uses for drawing, designing, and embroidering. Recommended for large public and academic textile collections.
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