This is the first comprehensive book that offers complete step-by-step instruction and patterns for creating unique book structures from cloth. Fabric Art Journals offers vital information on getting started, from choosing fabrics and creating patterns to basic sewing techniques. In addition to learning how to make various styles of fabric books, readers will learn embellishment techniques that include painting, writing, decorative stitching, print and transfer styles, machine and hand embroidery, and quilting. An inspirational gallery provides a brilliant collection of artists' work in this medium. Fabric Art Journals not only teaches, but also inspires. It's a must-have for anyone interested in book making and fabric art.
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Artist Pam Sussman has been teaching book arts for eight years. Recently, she has focused on fabric journals, and has developed several of her own construction techniques. She lives in Wexford, Pennsylvania.
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65 of 65 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
This book has instructions for actually constructing books from fabric, which is exactly what I wanted. I have made quilts and altered books, but have not done any book construction. This book has the detailed instructions and plenty of inspiration for making personalized fabric art! I ordered the book from Amazon, got it in two days, and the next day had made a basic little fabric book ready for embellishment!!! Easy enough for a beginner, or a great start for someone familar with fabric! This craft is one that is destined to be customized according to the skills and views of the artist!
61 of 63 people found the following review helpful
By A Reader
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
This is a beautiful book covering a wide range of topics, including various ways to bind fabric books. The photographs are clear and appealing (but the book offers much more than just "eye candy"). The extensive diagrams and patterns for the binding techniques described make this book well worth the price. The sections discussing the differences between paper and fabric books are quite useful. This is a top notch book if you're interested in making books and journals from fabric. Highly recommended!
43 of 44 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I have ordered and read tons of books from both Amazon and my local library and I've never been inclined to write a review on any of them before this one. This book is terrific - the photographs are clear & sharp and the detailed stepped out instructions are easy to follow and understand and give the artist plenty of "jumping off" room. Pam had a nice easy writing style and the book offers a lot of visual eye candy with tons of color and inspiration to be found. Buy this book, you won't be dissapointed.
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Creative inspiration
Order it by mistake but will be using it because it was so full of ideas for saving artistic ideas.
Published 1 month ago by S. Johnson
1.0 out of 5 stars
Save your money!
I really expected to get some great ideas and instruction from this book. Instead it had pictures (Teesha Moores journal instructions were NOT included, but are FREE on YouTube)... Read more
Published 19 months ago by Debra
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Fabric Art Journals
I borrowed this book from our library, and renewed it as many times as they would let me! I wanted to make everything in the book, but ran out of time, so I had to get my own... Read more
Published on October 3, 2010 by Gina
4.0 out of 5 stars
Cute Concept
I liked the idea of creating memory books from fabric. Baby books, books of old photos, books to give at graduation, those would all lend themselves to this concept. Read more
Published on August 17, 2010 by Stephanie Wood
5.0 out of 5 stars
Oops!
Saw this book in the local library and fell in love with it...just had to have it!!! No longer in print, I searched everywhere online and at local & distant book stores for it. Read more
Published on April 14, 2010 by Creativity4Kids
5.0 out of 5 stars
Informative Eye Candy!
This book is a must-have for anyone interested in taking their art journaling to the next tactile level. Read more
Published on February 13, 2009 by Regina Portscheller
5.0 out of 5 stars
If only all craft books were this complete and thorough!
I own MANY books on craft and art techniques, and this is definetely one of the most thorough, clearly referenced and easy to follow books I've come across. Read more
Published on January 22, 2009 by Bird That Flew
4.0 out of 5 stars
nice instructing book
nice instructive book for fabric book makers or one who will learn how to do it.
Published on January 6, 2009 by Ati
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great information inside
I purchased several art journal books (at the same time) wanting to immerse myself in the paper aspects of it. Saw this book listed and decided to check it out... Read more
Published on September 16, 2008 by Green Ivy
5.0 out of 5 stars
Okay, so I'm a bookaholic......
I have to admit, I love books. But I also love fabric, quilting and journal making. This book involves all three. Read more
Published on June 5, 2008 by Teresa M. Quiring
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