Inspired to Stitch: 21 textile artists Diana Springall 9780713669862 [USED COPY]

This is a fascinating look at the exciting world of textile design and how artists in this field develop their work through the use of sketches, photographs, collages etc. Focussing on the work of 21 British textile artists from the past 50 years, this book displays drawings and pages from workbooks, preliminary designs and models as well as the finished product. The result is a fascinating and practical look at how well-known designers get their inspiration and then translate it into finished work. British textile design is a world leader and its influence tremendous so this book should have wide appeal. Winner of the Textile Awards: Textile Book of the Year 2006

Author extremely well-known - a doyenne of the field Embroidery in all its forms is extremely popular This book will be inspirational as well as educational Highly illustrated A celebration of British embroidery - amongst the world's best Will be promoted at the Alexandra Palace Crafts Fair in 2005, and there is interest from the V&A in holding a discussion evening based around the book.

About the Author
Arenowned British textile artist and a past chairman of both The Embroiderers' Guild and The Society of Designer-Craftsmen. She has taught at various art colleges and is a Panel Lecturer for the V&A. She works as a designer/maker and her textile art appears in collections and exhibitions worldwide.

Reviews
"The anecdotes and excerpts from conversations with the artists are delightful, and the biographies and pieces themselves are inspirational." www.fibrearts.com (Jan/Feb 2006) "This will become a classic, justifiably so." Textile Fibre Forum (2006 no. 81)



Book Information
ISBN 9780713669862
Author Diana Springall
Format Hardback
Page Count 240
Imprint A & C Black Publishers Ltd
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Weight(grams) 1244g