I picked this page from the positively scrumptious new book 1,000 Artisan Textiles: Contemporary Fiber Art, Quilts, and Wearables because, well, I had to start somewhere and it features one of my favorite things: a book with a wonderful quote. "Books may well be the only true magic."
These are just 3 of the 1000 images of beautiful and creative textiles featured in:
1,000 Artisan Textiles: Contemporary Fiber Art, Quilts, and Wearables
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This stunning gallery-style volume includes some of the finest examples of contemporary textiles and fiber art being made today. The collection includes wearable art and couture, fashion accessories, soft furnishings and vessels, tapestries, display art, and quilts. A wide variety of techniques are featured, including hand and machine embroidery, decorative stitching, batik, dyeing, fabric painting, appliqué, felt, weaving, and all types of surface decoration. Full-color photography features both full views as well as close-ups that will allow readers to appreciate the finer details of many works.
Sandra Salamony, author of 1000 Jewelry Inspirations, is a creative director, writer, and artist living in Traverse City, Michigan. Her sister, Gina M. Brown, is an architect and textile artist, also living in the Traverse City area.
WOW! I would love to get this book... right up my alley!
Posted by: Tiffany | August 13, 2010 at 08:56 AM
The wearables look to be particularly inspirational. I'll enjoy this book a great deal.
The contact etails for each artisan and artist are invaluable.
Posted by: Suella | August 13, 2010 at 07:27 PM
This is the kind of book I can curl up with for days!
Posted by: Janel | August 16, 2010 at 11:49 AM
I agree with Janel with this winter approaching I need a good read.
Posted by: Indie fashion | October 12, 2010 at 04:44 PM
This book is a fabulous resource and a huge source of inspiration.
Posted by: Fulvia | November 17, 2010 at 08:41 AM