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Book Synopsis: A guide to transforming found and cherished textiles. Textile artist Mandy Pattullo shows how to source, refashion, and repurpose vintage textiles to create beautiful collages and other unique textile objects. There are ideas for embellishment, stitch, and appliqué as well as tips for transforming material into impressive quilts, bags, books, tablecloths, tapestry panels, and wall hangings and much more. Following the make-do-and-mend and folk art traditions of previous generations, Mandy provides simple instructions for working with a variety of vintage textiles and precious fragments. There are projects for working with quilts, patchworks, linen, lace, wool, and even deconstructing pre-loved garments. Each project beautifully demonstrates how fabrics and textiles can find a new and repurposed life and will inspire textile artists to incorporate these past beauties into their own work.
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Transform your crafting with the Textiles Transformed: Thread And Thrift With Reclaimed Textiles book! Discover the secrets to creating stunning collages and unique textile objects using vintage textiles. Mandy Pattullo's expert guidance will take your projects to the next level, teaching you how to source, refashion, and repurpose materials to breathe new life into your creations.
Unlock a world of creative possibilities with this book as your guide. From quilts to bags, tablecloths to tapestry panels, the ideas and techniques shared within will inspire you to unleash your inner textile artist. Dive into the make-do-and-mend and folk art traditions of the past, and learn how to work with a variety of vintage textiles and fragments to craft beautiful pieces that tell a story.
Embrace sustainability and creativity in your craft with the Textiles Transformed book. Gain valuable insights into working with different fabrics and materials, from quilts and patchworks to linen, lace, and wool. Let your imagination soar as you repurpose pre-loved garments and give them a new lease on life through stitching, appliqué, and embellishment techniques.
Ready to embark on a transformative journey with textiles? Pick up your copy of Textiles Transformed: Thread And Thrift With Reclaimed Textiles today and start creating one-of-a-kind masterpieces that honor the beauty of the past while shaping the future of your craft.
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