UNFOLDING CLOTH

A guide to finding researching and using historical textiles in your stitched work to bring layers of meaning and a rich sense of emotional connection through place and time Renowned textile artist and tutor Hannah Lamb frequently uses and is inspired by old fabrics in her work from age worn cotton and linen sheets to delicate lace collars vintage patchwork to snippets of colourful printed silk In this book she explores many creative ways to incorporate historical textiles into your own work from first conception and initial research to the finished piece Chapters cover Unfolding how to track down historical textiles in shops markets antiques fairs museum collections and online or in your own family scrap bag and how to conduct thorough and meaningful research into them Connecting how to design and plan your work with historical textiles starting with mood boards and sketchbooks and progressing to practical creative experimentation including old fashioned techniques such as the prick and pounce method of pattern transfer popular in Tudor times Making the practicalities of using old and fragile materials in your work and how to combine them with newer fabrics to make cohesive and beautiful pieces that tell powerful stories This chapter al