Fabric Art Journals: Making, Sewing, and Embellishing Journals from Cloth and Fibers (Quarry Book) [Paperback]

Pam Sussman (Author)

Book Description

Series: Quarry Book | Publication Date: November 1, 2005

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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About the Author

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.

Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: Quarry Books (November 1, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1592531962
• ISBN-13: 978-1592531967
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.4 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (20 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #489,598 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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63 of 63 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Exactly what I was looking for!, November 19, 2005

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This review is from: Fabric Art Journals: Making, Sewing, and Embellishing Journals from Cloth and Fibers (Quarry Book) (Paperback)

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!

59 of 61 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wow! Just What I Wanted!, November 5, 2005

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This review is from: Fabric Art Journals: Making, Sewing, and Embellishing Journals from Cloth and Fibers (Quarry Book) (Paperback)

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!

41 of 42 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Terrific - a must for any textile artists bookshelf, January 6, 2006

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This review is from: Fabric Art Journals: Making, Sewing, and Embellishing Journals from Cloth and Fibers (Quarry Book) (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.