Art in Felt & Stitch: Creating beautiful works of art using fleece, fibres and threads
Description
In this visually stunning book, Moy Mackay reveals how you too can create beautiful pictures using felt. Characterised by her wonderful use of colour, Moys work is breathtaking and includes still-lifes, animals and landscapes inspired by the dramatic scenery of the Scottish Borders where she lives and works. Moy takes you through every step of the process, including the materials and tools you need, the feltmaking process itself (which is easier than youd imagine), and how to put together four fabulous felt paintings of your own. There is guidance on stitching, including both hand- and machine-stitching, as well as how to use colour and introduce texture in the form of different fibres and threads. There are numerous examples of Moys work through the book, and by the end you will not fail to be inspired to create gorgeous felt paintings of your own.
"Moy's passionate use of colour and the deep texture created by felting are what draw me to her work. I also like the way that she concentrates on her surroundings for her subject matter her work is very free."-Kaffe Fassett
Praise for Art in Felt & Stitch: Creating beautiful works of art using fleece, fibres and threads
What makes it special? There is many a felt making book out there, often too repetitive. This book holds a unique quality, in that it combines a painterly style with the felt texture; creating pieces which actually look like they could be framed just like any old watercolour. - Mr. X Stitch April 29, 2019