Dimensions
218 x 304 x 15mm
Ushers in a revolution in Australian style and craft-this is an outstanding book beautifully produced full of new ideas for the home crafts person.
Susan Cooper is one of Australia's most celebrated textile artists and her work has appeared all over the world. This handsome book replete with comprehensive step-by-step instructions and pull out plans will teach you a lot about textiles as well as guide you through making dozens of your own projects.
You will make the everyday gorgeous by turning functional items into objects of beauty. By using textiles to cover, quilt or otherwise enhance everyday items, Susan shows you how to create works of art that will bring you pleasure every time you use them, from marking your place with a baroque bookmark to heading out on a shopping spree with a glorious handbag.
The author simplifies the intricacies of dyeing fabrics so you can create your own colour ranges for individual looks, while beading techniques which give a unique range of individual trims are also explained. Whether you are a novice with a sewing machine or a dedicated craftsperson, you'll soon be seduced by the rewards of textile art and enjoying your own opulent creations.
