Bags with Paper and Stitch

Bags with Paper and Stitch
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Publisher : Anova Books
Total Pages : 136
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ISBN-10 : 0713490349
ISBN-13 : 9780713490343
Rating : 4/5 (343 Downloads)

Book Synopsis Bags with Paper and Stitch by : Isobel Hall

Download or read book Bags with Paper and Stitch written by Isobel Hall and published by Anova Books. This book was released on 2007-09-10 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Isobel Hall is well known for her exquisite yet fully functional embroidered bags, made from handmade paper and embellished with print, stitch and beading. This beautifully illustrated book reveals the secrets of her techniques for the first time. It contains over 30 different bag projects, plus a wealth of techniques to inspire you to make your own examples, including : Using silk cocoon strippings to make the softest handmade paper How to create the author's signature 'distressed' look Ingenious ways to use found objects as handles and fastenings Creative use of natural materials such as twigs and flower petals Illustrated throughout with stunning pictures of the author's work but with full instructions on all the techniques, this book is ideal for embroiderers and textile artists who are fascinated by bags and other three-dimensional pieces.


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