Books
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Learn how to record your experiences in sketchbooks, journals, and photographs to create personal narratives that become beautiful stitched-textile pieces.
The Art of Whimsical Lettering is an artful instruction book on creating stylized fonts and expressive artwork with personal handwriting skills.
Art Journal Freedom
Art Journal Color! Art Journal Composition! Art Journal Freedom!
Storytelling with Collage
Tell your story in paper, fabric, and objects collected from your world.
Everything you needed to know about embellishing fabrics with Shiva Paintstiks.
Start Where You Are
Start Where You Are is an interactive journal designed to help readers nurture their creativity, mindfulness, and self-motivation.
Bind a book beautifully, with these whimsical and stylish projects.
Whether you’re making your first art quilt or are a seasoned quilt artist eager to enhance your designs, you’ll find endless instruction and inspiration in The Best of Quilting Arts.
Journal Sparks
Using words, drawing, collage, and observation-based list-making, this book highlights the many paths into journaling.
Tell your story as only you can, through a series of guided projects that culminate in a beautiful, autobiographical art journal worthy of passing along to future generations.
Includes step-by-step tutorials for designing patterns (both digitally and by hand), a comprehensive section on printing techniques—including digital printing, screen printing, stenciling, block printing, and resist dyeing—and even insider tips for developing a collection and bringing it to the marketplace.
Over 30 innovative techniques are explored, from invaluable technical information on how to calculate sizes to surface embellishment with beads and sequins.
Exploring the art of papermaking, this reference provides instructions on how to transform distinctive papers into unique, one-of-a-kind handbags by using modern crafting techniques.
Learn how to embrace your art, confront negative self-talk and make meaning with your words and with your art.
Learn how to create, fold, assemble, and stitch a wide range of books and journals, from simple pamphlets to accordion-folded signatures, using a variety of materials.
This book is about using creative strategies to inspire more authentic and meaningful artwork in your visual journals.
This book provides all the information you need to eliminate mental clutter, focus on goals, and enjoy a creative outlet.
