Book excerpt: : Be inspired by the surprising evolution of threads from a device that holds fabrics together to a creative tool that beautifies projects with designs, colors, textures, structure, and ornamentation. Follow along each "step-by-step" technique and create a world of your own Workbook pages. Whether expanding your knowledge of traditional techniques or experimenting with thread painting and molding thread structures, you'll experience threads with new creativity. Full color throughout. Step-by-step photography and illustrations.