Art in Felt & Stitch by Mackay

Creating art in felt and stitch using Fleece, Fibers and Threads

Moy Mackay’s colorful and charismatic “felt paintings” are a fusion of traditional felting techniques and fine art, using fleece, fibres and threads to create inspiring and uplifting works of art.

Packed with color and style, this gorgeous and inspiring book from Scottish artist Moy Mackay delves deep into the world of felt painting. Moy Mackay’s unique and vibrant ‘felt paintings’ are created by replacing paint as a medium with fleece, fibres and threads, and combining traditional felting techniques with fine art. The result is an exquisite fusion of art, felt and stitch that is both uplifting and inspiring.

Characterized by her wonderful use of color, Moy’s work includes landscapes as well as still-life studies, animals, birds and flowers.

There is clear, step-by-step guidance through all of the basic techniques, including the felting process itself, and how to use machine and hand-stitching to create form and texture.

Four fabulous projects and numerous examples of Moy’s work complete this sumptuous visual feast that will not fail to excite painters and textile artists alike.

Softcover, 128pp. Color photos.