Slow stitch mindful and contemplative textile art

Sometimes less is more. That's true in textile art too, and this much-needed guide brings a meaningful, sustainable approach to stitchery. Slow down and experience more joy in your craft by trying simple techniques based on traditional practice, reusing and reinventing materials, and limiting equipm...

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Main Author: Wellesley-Smith, Claire (Author)
Format: Books Print Book
Language:English
Published: London : Batsford, an imprint of Pavilion Books Company, 2015.
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Summary:Sometimes less is more. That's true in textile art too, and this much-needed guide brings a meaningful, sustainable approach to stitchery. Slow down and experience more joy in your craft by trying simple techniques based on traditional practice, reusing and reinventing materials, and limiting equipment.
Item Description:Includes index.
Originally published in the United Kingdom in 2015 by Batsford.
Physical Description:127 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9781849942997
1849942994
Author Notes:Claire Wellesley-Smith is a textile artist living and working in Yorkshire, UK. She teaches extensively, working in adult education, schools, community-based projects, museums and galleries. Her workshops involve sustainable stitch, repurposed cloth, and traditional techniques.