Threads: the Basics & Beyond: The Complete Visual Guide to Thread Techniques and Creativity in Projects and Embellishing

Discover the amazing versatility of thread with this superbly illustrated guide to the basic techniques, and beyond. Be inspired by the surprising evolution of thread from a device used to hold fabric together into a creative tool that beautifies projects with designs, colors, textures, structures, and more. Whether you're expanding your knowledge of traditional techniques, or experimenting with thread painting or moulding thread structures, "Threads: The Basics & Beyond" is your one-stop guide to everything you need to know, including: dozens of techniques illustrated with step-by-step photos; more than a dozen original projects to practice on; a reference guide to materials and equipment; a gallery of inspirational thread projects; and, much, much more!

Deborah Bates is a successful quilt designer, fabric and mixed-media artist, and quilting teacher. Liz Kettle is a fabric and mixed-media artist with a passion for teaching.