Art Of Whimsical Stitching, The

Description: Learn a variety of machine and hand stitching techniques to embellish mixed media art projects and custom quilting projects *Step-by-step guidance shows artists how to achieve desired results before using these techniques in their own original art *Joanne Sharpe is Interweave's top-selling author of 2014! Her book The Art of Whimsical Lettering has sold more than 32,000 copies since it released in February Review: "The projects are at the heart of the book, and Sharpe's energetic color choices are the uniting factor. Those open to free-form stitching will appreciate the freedom inherent in the improvisational techniques presented. While art quilters are the most likely audience for Sharpe's ideas, stitchers and mixed-media artists who incorporate fabric into their work may find this compilation inspiring." --"Library Journal" Author Biography: Joanne Sharpe is a renowned mixed-media artist and enthusiastic teacher with a passion for stitching, art journaling, lettering, doodling, and illustration. Joanne is the author of the bestselling book "The Art of Whimsical Lettering" (Interweave, 2014) and stars in the DVD "Artful Lettering." Her playful art has been featured in the popular publications "Cloth Paper Scissors," "Studios," "Somerset Art Journaling," and more. Joanne resides in Rochester, New York.