<p>Introduction 6 
Tools and materials 8 
All about layering 14 
Hand stitch embellishment 36 
Inspiration and Design 44 
Finding ideas 46 
Textile art 64 
Creating with colour 76 
Pushing the Boundaries 84 
Trapunto 86 
Trapunto carving 92 
Step-by-step project 
Book stacks 98 
Sculptural book stacks 102 
Step-by-step project 
Twisted spirals 110 
Twisted blooms and buds 116 
Step-by-step project 
Puffs 122 
Flower puffs 126 
Step-by-step project 
Three-dimensional appliqué 84 
Handbag 134 
Step-by-step project 
Brooch 138 
Step-by-step project 
Scarf 140 
Step-by-step project 
Going further 142 
Index 144</p>


Ann Smalls imaginative use of cutting and manipulating techniques, and her layering and colouring tricks, makes thisyour go-to guide for bringing form and texture to your fabric artwork. This book isa rich resource and reference for textile artists seeking new ideas and who want to experiment with reverse appliqu and related techniques such as layering, trapunto, stacks, puffs and fabric manipulation. Packed with techniques suitable for quilting and other textile art Three wearable step-by-step projects Clear, close-up images make layering enjoyable and accessible.