PUSH Stitchery: 30 Artists Explore the Boundaries of Stitched Art

by Lark Books, Jamie Chalmers

Overview

Announcing PUSH, a new series devoted to indie-crafters and artists pushing the boundaries of traditional crafting mediums!

Curated by Jamie Chalmers--aka Mr. X Stitch, a leading figure in the “new embroidery movement”--PUSH Stitchery profiles the cutting-edge creative work of 30 top stitching artists from around the world. Each designer is showcased with six to eight pages of gallery-style imagery. A fascinating question-and-answer section, along with bios, make this innovative and inspirational book a must-have for anyone interested in blurring the lines between craft and art.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781600597879
Publisher:	Lark Crafts
Publication date:	09/06/2011
Series:	PUSH Series
Pages:	176
Product dimensions:	7.10(w) x 9.20(h) x 0.70(d)

About the Author

Jamie Chalmers is an active leader in the online stitch community and what he has dubbed “the new embroidery movement.” His blog, Mr. X Stitch (http://mrxstitch.com), presents a steady stream of contemporary indie stitch artists pushing the limits in their mediums. From tattoo-inspired stumpwork (3D embroidery) to pinup cross-stitch to embroidered metal, Mr. X Stitch and his team profile, interview, and feature the very best stitchers in both the craft and art realms.