Handmade cloth items always have a story, and many of us spend our lives hunting and gathering precious pieces and scraps to add that final touch of life to a special room or outfit. Cloth is an inspirational guide to the beauty, history, and utility of natural textiles. Woven throughout the five main sectionscotton, wool, silk, linen, and hideare more than 30 breathtaking sewing projects that make the most of each textile s properties, including waxed-cotton purses, Liberty-print cushions, silk scarves, linen bedcovers, and leather journals. With a guide full of invaluable information on where to buy antique fabrics and organic and well-sourced cloth, plus a toolkit of essential instructions on hand-dyeing fabric, Cloth is both a resource and an opportunity to create practical, precious, and personal items for mindful living.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Stewart, Tabori, & Chang
ISBN-10
1617691097
ISBN-13
9781617691096
eBay Product ID (ePID)
188677894
Product Key Features
Author
Cassandra Ellis
Format
Mixed Media Product
Language
English
Subject
Handicrafts, Arts & Crafts
Additional Product Features
Content Note
Colour Illustrations, Black & White Line Drawings
Author Biography
Cassandra Ellis is a designer and maker of high-end quilts, homewares, and accessories, which she sells to Liberty of London and other retailers by commission. Her work has been featured in Elle Decoration, in House & Garden, and on Design*Sponge. Visit her site at www. cassandraellis.co.uk.