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Shibori, A Beginner’s Guide to Creating Color & Texture on Fabric by Lynne Caldwell is one of the better books written for artists interested in learning the art of shibori from beginning to some intermediate techniques.
Summary
Comprehensive lists of tools, materials and techniques for four types of shibori Very good step-by-step instructions [...]
Creative Batik by Rosi Robinson is a must have for the beginning batik artist and an excellent reference to keep on the shelf for inspiration and instruction in the modern methods of producing batik art cloth.
Summary
Short history of traditional batik Detailed chapters explaining materials and tools Easy to follow step-by-step projects, accompanied with [...]
Creative Cloth Doll Faces by Patti Medaris Culea
Great Directions! I am not a direction reader… My bookshelves are full of wonderful how-to books that are dripping with rich and juicy directions upon which my eyeballs have never rested! BUT those same eyeballs have experienced pure joy while pursing the pictures… and figuring out for [...]
Art Doll Adventures: Exploring Projects and Processes through Cultural Traditions by Lisa Li Hertzi
First, a disclaimer: I know Li (she’s one of our expert reviewers) and she’s a very good friend. That said, I’d rave about her book even if I didn’t know her.
Colourwash Quilts by Deirdre Amsden is a superb and inspiring book for advanced quilters.
If you enjoyed Strip Pieced Watercolor Magic, but you are ready to try more complex, innovative or original designs, this is an ideal book.
In this book, author Deirdre Amsden spends far more time explaining how [...]
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