Contemporary Appliqué

by Julia Triston, Rachel Lombard

Overview

Take a fresh look at appliqué—and discover its limitless possibilities for textile art! Cutting-edge artists have given the classic technique a contemporary spin, and this richly illustrated guide reveals the many ways they develop distinctive designs, create exciting compositions, and combine materials. From bonded appliqué to mola, it shows how to adapt and expand traditional variations for thoroughly modern pieces.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781849941587
Publisher:	Batsford, B.T. Ltd.
Publication date:	09/02/2014
Pages:	128
Product dimensions:	8.60(w) x 10.90(h) x 0.70(d)

About the Author

Julia Triston is a textile artist/designer and lecturer. Based in her studio in Durham, Julia leads her own workshop program, and runs City and Guilds and master classes through her company StitchBusiness.
 
Rachel Lombard is an award-winning textile artist and designer. Rachel runs her own business creating functional, tactile, and decorative artworks. She also gives talks and workshops and has written for Stitch, Classic Stitches, and Flair magazines.
 
Julia and Rachel are the coauthors of How to Be Creative in Textile Art, also published by Batsford.