Textiles, Rugs, Fabrics
ZUBER: TWO CENTURIES OF PANORAMIC WALLPAPER
Written by Coleman, Brian
Luxurious homes featuring woodblock printed panoramic wallpapers from the premier French manufacturer Zuber & Cie.
GOLDEN THREAD: HOW FABRIC CHANGED HISTORY
Written by St Clair, Kassia
From colorful 30,000-year-old threads found on the floor of a Georgian cave to the Indian calicoes that sparked the Industrial Revolution, The Golden Thread weaves an illuminating story of human ingenuity. Design journalist Kassia St.
THREADS OF LIFE: A HISTORY OF THE WORLD THROUGH THE EYE OF A NEEDLE
Written by Hunter, Clare
A globe-spanning history of sewing, embroidery, and the people who have used a needle and thread to make their voices heard In 1970s Argentina, mothers marched in headscarves embroidered with the names of their "disappeared" children. In Tudor, England, when Mary, Queen of Scots, was under house arrest, her needlework carried her messages to the outside world.
YEAR OF KNOTS: MODERN PROJECTS, INSPIRATION, AND CREATIVE REINVENTION
Written by Chien, Windy
Instructions and projects that celebrate the diverse beauty and creative possibilities of macramé and knots Every day for a year, artist Windy Chien learned to tie a new kind of knot and then shared the results on Instagram--revolutionizing knot art and reinventing her life and career in the process.
CROCHET WITH LONDON KAYE: PROJECTS AND IDEAS TO YARN BOMB YOUR LIFE
Written by Kaye, London
A new take on crochet that's artful, unique, and unexpected Full of tips and techniques on crochet, types of yarn bombing, and at-home projects for the beginner and advanced crocheter, Crochet with London Kaye promises to engage and inspire crafty readers around the world.
WEAVING EXPLORER: INGENIOUS TECHNIQUES, ACCESSIBLE TOOLS, AND CREATIVE PROJECTS FOR WORKING WITH YARN, PAPER, WIRE, AND MORE
Written by Steege, Gwen W
Weaving is a highly accessible craft -- over, under is the basic technique -- but the stumbling block for many would-be weavers has been the high cost of a commercial loom. The Weaving Explorer removes that barrier, inviting crafters and artists to try out an amazing range of techniques and creative projects that are achievable with a simple homemade loom, or no loom at all!
WHY WE QUILT: CONTEMPORARY MAKERS SPEAK OUT ABOUT THE POWER OF ART, ACTIVISM, COMMUNITY, AND CREATIVITY
Written by Knauer, Thomas
In this tribute to today's vibrant quilting community, prize-winning quilter and teacher Thomas Knauer showcases a stunning collection of quilts from a wide range of contemporary makers, accompanied by their testimonials about what inspires and imbues their craft with meaning.
MACRAME 2: ACCESSORIES, HOMEWARES & MORE - HOW TO TAKE YOUR KNOTTING TO THE NEXT LEVEL
Written by Zedenius, Fanny
Fanny Zedenius is back and ready to take your macramé further with 20 new projects that will take your knotting to the next level. Beginning with the basics, Fanny will teach you 30 new knots and how to combine them, and inspiration on displaying your makes and the best way to calculate your rope lengths.
WILD DYER: A MAKER'S GUIDE TO NATURAL DYES WITH PROJECTS TO CREATE AND STITCH
Written by Booth, Abigail
Fabrics colored with natural dyes have a beauty and subtlety all of their own. Onion and avocado skins, chamomile and birch bark, and nettles and acorns can produce lovely, ethereal colors and effects.
EMBROIDERED LIFE: THE ART OF SARAH K. BENNING
Written by Benning, Sarah K
Embroidered Life shows that illustrations created with needle and thread can be strikingly contemporary and absolutely breathtaking. This is not your grandma's embroidery book: From beautiful botanicals to bold affirmations, the work of self-taught fiber artist Sarah K.