Threads The Basics & Beyond ─ The Complete Visual Guide to Thread Techniques & Creativity

Be inspired by the surprising evolution of thread, from a device that holds fabrics together to a creative tool that beautifies projects with designs, colors, textures, structure, and ornamentation. Follow each step-by-step technique in photos and text; then create a world of your own Passport pages. Whether expanding your knowledge of traditional technique or experimenting with thread painting and molding thread structures, you'll experience threads with new creativity and inspiration. "go-to" reference and resources. Full color throughout. Hundreds of photographs. Originally published in hardcover ISBN 9780982558614

Debbie Bates creates, teaches and designs using fabrics, fibers and mixed media. She is a regular contributor to various magazines, an educator for sewing machine companies and a frequent teacher at local and National Conferences in the U.S. and Canada.Hometown: Surrey, BC Canada Liz Kettle is a fabric and mixed media artist with a passion for teaching others the joy of making art and enjoying the creative process. When she isn't creating visual art, Liz writes about creativity and the creative process. Liz is a co-author of the book Fabric Embellishing The basics & beyond.Hometown: Monument, CO