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Collage, Stitch, Print: Collagraphy for Textile Artists

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Collage, Stitch, Print: Collagraphy for Textile Artists

 

Collagraphy is about combining textures—creating collages on fabric—and it’s one of the most popular techniques in textile art. See how to create exciting effects using the almost endless permutations of collage, stitch, and print, and incorporate them into your own stitched-textile work. Val Holmes, a true star of the style, shows how to make a collagraphy plate, choose suitable surfaces, combine paper and fabric, embroider onto prints, and work in series. Illustrated throughout with stunning examples of the form by the finest artists, this book is an inspirational introduction to a technique that could become your latest textile passion.

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  6. This book looks awesome and aligns with my New Years’ resolution to be more creative and to challenge myself. Thanks so much for the chance to win!

  8. Very intrigued by the cover and description. I love trying new techniques and this looks fun. I need to et my creativity primed for the new year.

  9. This book looks like it might help me out with the new machine felter I bought. Would love to see what all it has, as I want to experiment.

  22. I have art hanging on my walls from the 1950’s & 60’s that are collages using different mediums. I’d love to start creating some of my own!

  23. I have been collecting bits and pieces to do something like this but have no idea how to get started.

    Thank you for this generous opportunity.

  26. Haven’t seen this book yet. Sounds interesting and will hopefully spur my creative spark, which seems to only be focusing on child art and crafts! Grannie of three.

  28. I’m always searching for something new and different to make. this book would be a great inspiration I think.

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