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Immediate dispatch from Somerset. Book in excellent unread/unused condition. See images. Fantastic book.

About the book >.>.> Finding a striking or nostalgic piece of fi fabric can often influence or catalyze an artist’s design process. From vintage hing to antique quilts the look and feel of a piece of fabric carries its own histor history and inspiration. In this book Mandy Pattullo shows hows you how to repurpose materials to create beautiful and texturally interesting collages Before a piece of textile art can be stitched fabrics must be sourced. Beginning with ‘Materials’ Mandy Pattullo guides you on how and where to find fascinating fabrics and what to look out for. From the internet to charity shops and even your own wardrobe inspiration can be found anywhere. The book then progresses from a guide on how to store and dye materials to how to select and arrange various textiles to create your own collages both abstract and representational. As well as constructing your artwork Mandy Pattullo shows you how to add extra interest to your work with subtle stitches appliqu? patchwork or other mediums. Then follows a feature chapter on how to compose captivating collages that take inspiration from the natural world. (SP)