Publications

~ Mixed Media and Collage Quilting Books ~

Joy of Zentangle
by Suzanne McNeill

paperback, 160 pages, color,
from Design Originals
Draw your way to increased creativity, focus, and well-being! Learn the basic theory of Zentangle® and find instructions for drawing more than 100 tangles from Certified Zentangle Teachers, including Suzanne McNeill, Sandy Steen Bartholomew, and Marie Browning. This beautiful book is filled with examples of Zentangles and Zentangle-inspired art, as well as Zentangle craft projects and compelling stories from those who have improved their well-being through Zentangle. All you need is a pen, paper, and this book to get started on your Zentangle journey!

$24.99 [Add to Cart]

Vibrant Quilt Collage
by Bethan Ash

paperback, 128 pages, color,
from Interweave
A spontaneous approach to fused art quilts.Fuse with intuition, quilt with passion. Explore a groundbreaking take on quilt art to create rich, vibrant quilts using improvisational collage techniques and fusing. Quilt artist and teacher Bethan Ash reveals the secrets behind her work. This book is filled with artistic inspiration, including stunning color photographs of Bethan's own fused quilt designs and those of other artists from around the world. Break free from intimidating rules and simply imagine, fuse, stitch, and embrace your masterpieces.

$26.95 [Add to Cart]

SkyQuilts
by Mickey Lawler

paperback, 96 pages + pull-out, color,
from C&T Publishing
From the author of the best selling book "SkyDyes"! Mickey shows you how to master 12 different fabric painting techniques with detailed step-by-step photos. Build your own stunning stash of fabrics with painted landscapes, water scenes, and dreamy skies. learn Mickey's "design strip" technique to make dynamic quilts using large, uncut sections of your fabrics. Suitable for all levels - instructions for 3 projects included.

$29.95 [Add to Cart]

Fabulous Fabric Art with Lutradur
by Lesley Riley

62 pages + 2 sheets Lutradur, color, softcover, from C&T Publishing
Discover all the wonderful things you can do with Lutradur--the exciting new fabric that looks, feels, and folds like translucent paper. Add luminous color and exotic effects to art quilts and mixed media art.
Includes instructions for 27 techniques and 14 projects.

$20.95 [Add to Cart]

The Surface Designers Handbook
by Holly Brackman

138 pages, color, hardcover,
coil bound, from Interweave Press
Discover the secrets to creating visual complexity and depth in fabric. Covers all aspects of dyes favored by textile artists, as well as discharging, screen printing, stamping, resist dyeing, burnout, beading, collage, and more.

$25.95 [Add to Cart]

Color Your Cloth -
A Quilter's Guide to Dyeing and Patterning Fabric
by Malka Dubrawsky

128 pages, color, softcover,
from Lark Books
Take your quilting and sewing projects to another creative level by personalizing fabric with hand-dyed colors and patterns. In this book, fiber artist Malka Dubrawsky teaches wax-resist, discharge, and over dyeing techniques that give fabric a one-of-a-kind, custom look. One dozen projects--from quilts to a camera strap--serve as inspiration for the techniques presented.

$19.95 [Add to Cart]

Paintstiks on Fabric Book
- Simple Techniques, Fantastic Results
by Shelly Stokes
32 pages, full-color

This is a "how-to" book, offers:
• Techniques for adding paintstik color to fabric, including rubbing,
stenciling, and masking applications
• Easy-to-follow instructions with step-by-step photographs
• Answers to the most common questions about paintstiks
• Complete procedures for prep, heat setting, and cleanup
• Dozens of inspiring color photos

$16.95 [Add to Cart]

Design Magic
for Paintstiks on Fabric
by Shelly Stokes

56 pages, color, softcover,

Design your own fabulous fabric. Explore the magical would of design and create personal prints in far less time than you ever thought possible. Design magic is easier than applique and faster than fusing. Enjoy the adventure with paintstiks as you find the inner designer in your self.

$22.95 [Add to Cart]

Fabric Color Magic
Stamp, Stencil, & Brush Your Art Out
with deColourant
by Abby Riba & Nick Coman

132 pages, color, softcover, from Harbor Sales
Now it is easier than ever to manipulate fabric color! Using "deColourant," you can add or remove color as desired. Includes easy to follow step-by-step instructions--23 fun projects for all ages and skill levels--tips and ideas for unleashing your creativity--techniques for stamping, stenciling, screen printing, and more.

$24.99 [Add to Cart]

Rubbing Plate Roundup
by Shelly Stokes
64 pages, full-color, soft cover

Add texture to fabric, craft and mixed media projects! One tool 12 techniques. If you love texture, this book is for you. Is the definitive guide to adding visual and dimensional texture to your fabric and craft projects with the simplest tool imaginable the molded plastic rubbing plate. Five up you imagination, gather your collection of rubbing plates and get started you'll be creating textured treasures from fabric, paper, clay, metal and paint before you know it.

$22.95 [Add to Cart]