Contents
3 Acknowledgments
4 Introduction
7 Before You Begin
8 Tools of the Trade
10 Sewing Machine Basics
17 Techniques
18 Free-Motion Stitching
20 Thread Sketching
25 Lettering
26 Thread Painting
35 A Step-by-Step Guide to Thread Painting
44 Thinking Big
46 Thread Painting as Embroidery
46 Quilting Your Artwork
48 Projects
49 African Pillow
53 Baby Bib
57 Baby Quilt
61 Butterfly Quilt
67 Dog Quilt
71 Dragonfly Tote Bag
78 Evening Purse — Two Ways
83 Japanese Ladies Pillow
87 Nature’s Kaleidoscope
91 Passport or iPod Case
95 Table Runner With Leaves
100 Teatime Redwork Quilt
103 ThreadSketched Shirt
106 Sketched Portrait From a Photo
1 10 Zach’s Tree
1 13 Denim Vest or Jacket — Two Ways
119 Fabric Postcards
122 Contributors and Resources
125 About the Author
126 Patterns