Thread Magic - by Ellen Anne Eddy (Paperback)

About the Book

Enter the enchanted world of Ellen Anne Eddy. Inspirational images of machine embroidery and applique creations depicting colorful bugs, birds, fish, flora and fauna that spark the imagination. Capture the beauty of nature by making a floral art quilt using Eddy's fusible appliqué and machine embroidery techniques. Learn how to develop your own vivid designs and then choose the best fabrics, threads, and embellishments to create special effects that bring your design to life. With Ellen's innovative no-pattern approach, you'll be on your way to becoming a master art quilter just like her!

Book Synopsis

Ellen Anne Eddy is an internationally know fiber artist whose wall tapestries transcend the traditional concept of quilting. Using hand-dyed fabrics, sheers, laces, lame's and machine embroideries she creates the illusions of water, mist and flame.

Ellen's designs blend scenes from the natural world with her own dreams and visions. Her masterful fusion of techniques and materials describe life in micro and macrocosm. Fish and bugs, frogs and birds weave in and out of her quilts, serving as a media for both social commentary and personal observation.

The series of quilts featured in Thread Magic offers a rich visual treat for quilters. A comprehensive technical section provides information that will enable quilters of all skill levels to add Ellen's techniques to their own creative repertoires.

About the Author

Ellen Anne Eddy is an internationally known fiber artist whose wall art goes beyond the traditional concept of quilting. Fish, bugs, birds, and frogs are found throughout her art, blending her dreams and vision with the natural world. She uses hand-dyed fabrics, lames, machine embroidery, cut-away applique, and layered sheers to create the illusion of flames, water, and mist in her work. Visit Ellen Anne on the Web at: www.EllenAnneEddy.com.