Slow Stitch: Mindful and Contemplative Textile Art - Claire Wellesley-Smith quilting book building for you a strong

building for you a strong foundation in the craft

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Illustrated with beautiful color and black and white examples of her work are her thoughts on the design and aesthetic expression embodied in a woven fabric

A pullover unisex smock with intergrated pockets

Re-create designs from 1800s and 1900s fashion houses and milliners’ catalogs

Slow Stitch: Mindful and Contemplative Textile Art - Claire Wellesley-Smith quilting book building for you a strongSometimes less is moreand quality is more important than quantity. That's true in textile art too, and this much needed guide brings a meaningful, thoughtful, and sustainable approach to stitchery. See how to slow down and experience more joy in your craft by trying simple techniques based on traditional practice, reusing and reinventing materials, and limiting equipment. Richly illustrated throughout, this inspirational book will connect with those