Friday, July 16, 2010

Textile Related Tutorials - Part 8

Textile and other Artists continue to share their knowledge and expertise:


Working with Copper Sheet in Arts and Crafts [including fiber] - Belinda Spiwak
http://basiccopper.com/wowicoinarcr.html

Fiber Bowls - Misty - This tutorial shows how to create fiber bowls from unspun fiber thread.
http://poppytalk.blogspot.com/2010/03/artmind-tutorial-fiber-bowls.html

Handbook of Textile Design: Principles, Processes and Practice - Jacquie Wilson - "...there has been a need for some sort of text that covered the textile design process from initial ideas through briefing, research and design development, to finished fabrics being sold to garment designers and to retail. What follows is an attempt to provide such a text. This book is based on my experiences as a textile designer in industry..."
http://dc121.4shared.com/download/185516987/53e943ba/Handbook_of_Textile_Design.pdf?tsid=20100508-231913-9cd91b5

Tesselation Nation - Raymond Huston has begun a blog, Tesselation Nation - that is solely devoted to cataloging patterns that have been generated from a single tile. His focus now is to only create quilts designed by using this one tile - its amazing! Check it out to see how he does it.
http://tessellationnation.com/

Tesselation Tutorial - Kay Sorensen
Supply List
http://quiltspluscolor.blogspot.com/2010/06/tessellation-tutorial-supply-list.html
          Fabric Choices
         
http://quiltspluscolor.blogspot.com/2010/06/tessellation-tutorial-fabric-choices.html
Lesson 1
http://quiltspluscolor.blogspot.com/2010/06/tuesday-tessellation-tutorial-time.html
          Lesson 2
         
http://quiltspluscolor.blogspot.com/2010/07/tessellation-tutorial-lesson-2-woi.html
          Lesson 3
         
http://quiltspluscolor.blogspot.com/2010/07/tessellation-tutorial-lesson-3-are-you.html

Marbling Fabric the Easy Way - Kay Sorensen
http://quiltspluscolor.blogspot.com/2010/02/marbling-fabric-easy-way-tutorial.html

Creative Cloth Dyeing: Scraping, Blending and Silk Screening - Leslie Morgan - 22+ minute video
http://committedtocloth.com/consider/

Rescuing Ugly Fabric - Judi Hurwitt
http://approachable-art.blogspot.com/search/label/mixed-media%20tutorial

Tsukineko Inks with Ink Potion No. 9 Tutorial - Judy Coates Perez
http://paintedthreadsprojects.blogspot.com/2009/09/tsukineko-inks-with-ink-potion-no-9.html

Mixing Rit Dye - Judy Coates Perez - Judy provides dye recipes for a yummy variety of colors
http://paintedthreadsprojects.blogspot.com/2008/12/mixing-rit-dye.html

Sewing Metal - Judy Coates Perez - this is a 2:48 minute video
http://paintedthreadsprojects.blogspot.com/2008/10/sewing-metal.html

How to Make Lace Knitting Charts
http://blog.craftzine.com/archive/2009/09/how-to_make_lace_knitting_char.html

Playing with Teabags and More - Judy Coates Perez
http://paintedthreadsprojects.blogspot.com/2008/06/paper-on-top-left-with-letters-is.html

The Artful Use of Teabags - Judy Coates Perez
http://paintedthreadsprojects.blogspot.com/2008/06/artful-use-of-tea-bags.html

Acrylic Varnish and Mica Powder Backgrounds - Susan Chong
http://theartfulmama.blogspot.com/2007/03/preview-this-finished-piece-uses-brown.html

Resin Knitting Needles - These are absolutely, stunningly gorgerous! - instructions are about half-way down the page
http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=285832.0

How to Design Your Own [Knitted] Embossed Wash/Dish Cloth - I don't anticipate much interest in knitting wash cloths, but the technique is something art knitters might find appealing.
http://own-two-hands.livejournal.com/55657.html

Tortured Felt (with some molded UTEE tossed in) - Susan Chong
http://theartfulmama.blogspot.com/2007/03/tortured-felt-with-some-molded-utee.html

Four Mixed Media Art Techniques – Cloth, Paper & Scissors ebook – Note: you must register to access
http://www.clothpaperscissors.com/media/p/2162.aspx

Studio Redesign Tips – Cloth, Paper & Scissors ebook – Note: you must register to access
http://www.clothpaperscissors.com/media/p/284.aspx

Fun with the Flower Stitch Foot - Linda Matthews
http://www.creative-textile-and-quilting-arts.com/fun-with-the-flower-stitch-foot/

How to Stitch Freestyle Woven Bars - Sharon B
http://www.pintangle.com/journal/2009/5/14/how-to-stitch-freestyle-woven-bars.html

Taking and Editing Photos for the Internet - Vicki Welsch
 http://threecreativestudios.com/freeprojects/photoediting.pdf

Charting Charts: A New Way to Keep Track of Knitting
http://techknitting.blogspot.com/2007/06/charting-charts-new-way-to-keep-track.html

How to Make Your Own Stitch (knitting) Markers
http://www.sheepinthecity.prettyposies.com/archives/000201.html

Liquid Starch Recipe Updated - Vicki Welsch
http://vickiwelsh.typepad.com/field_trips_in_fiber/2009/12/liquid-starch-recipe-updated.html

How to Center a Quilt Back on the Long Arm - Vicki Welsch
http://vickiwelsh.typepad.com/field_trips_in_fiber/2009/08/how-to-center-a-quilt-back-design-on-the-longarm.html

Make a Yarn Winder from Tinker Toys
http://www.folkcatart.com/blogs/jen/?p=742

How to Stitch a Not-Too-Crappy Feathered Wreath - Vicki Welsch
http://vickiwelsh.typepad.com/field_trips_in_fiber/2009/04/how-to-stitch-a-nottoocrappy-feathered-wreath.html

Sewing with a Twin Needle - Vicki Welsch
http://vickiwelsh.typepad.com/field_trips_in_fiber/2010/04/sewing-with-a-twin-needle.html

Basting with Mistyfuse - Vicki Welsch
http://vickiwelsh.typepad.com/field_trips_in_fiber/2010/03/basting-with-mistyfuse.html

Making Felt Using Yarn and a Layer of Tulle - Linda Matthews
http://www.creative-textile-and-quilting-arts.com/making-felt-using-yarn-and-a-layer-of-tulle/

Thread Reference Guides for Superior Threads
http://www.superiorthreads.com/page/330/  

Texture Magic Tutorial - Superior Threads 3-part video series
Part 1 – 10 minutes
http://www.superiorthreads.com/videos/tmt1/
Part 2 – 9:35 minutes
http://www.superiorthreads.com/videos/tmt2/
Part 3 – 9 minutes
http://www.superiorthreads.com/videos/tmt3/
Thread Therapy Series - 5-part video series by Bob Purcell (Dr. Bob), President & Chief Threadologist of Superior Threads
Chapter 1: Metallics – 6 minute video - “Dr. Bob teaches everything you need to know about metallic thread.”

http://www.superiorthreads.com/videos/chapter1/
Chapter 2: Cotton Thread vs. Polyester Thread – 6 minute video

http://www.superiorthreads.com/videos/2-cotton-thread-vs-polyester-thread/
Chapter 3: Types of Polyester – 6 minute video - “In Chapter 3, Dr. Bob discusses types of polyester thread. He explains how spun poly, multi-filament poly and trilobal poly threads are produced and the characteristics of each type.”

http://www.superiorthreads.com/videos/3-types-of-polyester-thread/
Chapter 4: The Magic Needle – 5 minute video - “In Chapter 4, Dr. Bob discusses the importance of using not only a good needle, but the right needle. With so many options available, which needle should you choose for your project? Dr. Bob answers this and many more questions in "The Magic Needle."”http://www.superiorthreads.com/videos/4-topstitch-needles/ 
Chapter 5: Tension – 8 minute video – “Dr. Bob...discusses the importance of having proper Tension settings when sewing/quilting.” 
http://www.superiorthreads.com/videos/5-tension/
Fusing Plastic Bags - the eclipse way
http://newtextiles.media.mit.edu/uploads/Main/fusing.pdf

Use Markal Paintstiks to Create Rich Surfaces for Embroidery - Ruth Issett
http://www.embroiderersguild.org.uk/stitch/projects/markal/

Demo! Flour Paste Batik - Bridget Benton
http://eyesaflame.blogspot.com/2008/06/demo-flour-paste-batik.html

Artists' Shorthand: Water - Leni Wiener
http://blog.leniwiener.com/?p=318

Making Sense of Stabilizers - Threads Magazine
http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4631/making-sense-of-stabilizers

Which Machine Embroidery Stabilizer to Use
http://www.embroidery-methods.com/machine-embroidery-stabilizer.html

Selecting the Right Stabilizer - Lydia Morgan
http://www.beaconfabric.com/vindex.html?SelectingtheRightStabilizer.htm

How to Make Your Own Stamps - Judi Hurwitt
http://approachable-art.blogspot.com/2010/06/how-to-making-your-own-stamps.html
''Stitching on Paper - Trish Goodfield
http://trishalandesigns.blogspot.com/2010/05/crafters-way-135-stitching-on-paper.html

How to Quilt a Face - Virginia Greaves
http://www.virginiagreaves.com/blog/2009/11/04/how-to-quilt-a-face/

Facings: An Alternative to Traditional Bindings - K Grace Howes
http://barnyardchatter.wordpress.com/2009/04/06/facings-an-alternative-to-traditional-bindings/

12 New Quilt Binding and Finishing Methods for Your Art Quilts - Larissa Davis for Quilting Arts magazine
http://www.quiltingarts.com/media/p/17544.aspx

More Tips for Designing Your Own Fabric Line - Larissa Davis for Quilting Arts magazine
http://www.quiltingarts.com/media/p/11882.aspx

Jill Kennedy's Instructions for Making Embellishments - Larissa Davis for Quilting Arts magazine
http://www.quiltingarts.com/media/p/6163.aspx

How to Create a Zentangle - Larissa Davis for Quilting Arts magazine
http://www.quiltingarts.com/media/p/17250.aspx

Felted Wool Dryer Balls - Judy Coates Perez
http://paintedthreadsprojects.blogspot.com/2008/10/making-felted-balls.html

How to Make a Tutorial - Misty - Step-by-step guidance on how to create an effective tutorial
http://artmind-etcetera.blogspot.com/2009/07/how-to-make-tutorial.html

How to Embellish Photos with Embroidery - Lisa
http://thecraftartykid.blogspot.com/2010/02/jazzing-up-photos.html

How to Spin Hemp Roving
http://windrosefiberstudio.blogspot.com/2009/03/spinning-hemp-roving-video.html

Fabric Flowers 101 - Pat Bravo
http://artgalleryfabrics.typepad.com/weblog/Rosette_Flower_Making_101.pdf

How to Make DuhBe Fabric Roses
http://duhbe.com/blog/?p=807

Spring Cleaning for Your Sewing Machine
http://craftnectar.com/2009/03/09/spring-cleaning-for-your-sewing-machine/

Fabric Preparation - Aligning Your Fabric's Grain - BurdaStyle
http://www.burdastyle.com/techniques/fabric-preparation-aligning-your-fabric-s-grain

Burned Fabric Flowers - BurdaStyle
http://www.burdastyle.com/techniques/burned-fabric-flowers

How to Create a Fabric Design (Without Using Photoshop or Illustrator) – 2:45 minute YouTube video - Spoonflower
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cl50ZgL2ImE&feature=player_embedded

Fabric Paper Tape – Annekata
http://annekata.blogspot.com/2010/05/fabric-paper-tape-little-tutorial.html

Fabric Painting with Gutta Outline - yanghaiying - 3-4 minute YouTube videos
Part 1

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ri3UBlOE90I&feature=channel
Part 2
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WLolrQvCBzM&feature=related
Part 3
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2yjufF_DWek&feature=channel
Part 4
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=845fA-7rh8Y&feature=channel

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