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From the Reference Library: PIE Books
Ok, I admit, I have a HUGE inspiration and reference library. I am quite attached to my design books. There is so much brilliance and beauty in them. Although I like to draw my motifs with nothing...
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From the Reference Library: Kyoto Shoin
When looking for used books for textile design inspiration, I love the books that were published by Kyoto Shoin. The Active Design Series and the World Textile Collections were put out in the late...
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From the Reference Library: Scarves
cover art: Bellino, silk, 1960′s Found this gorgeous book in a home decor store and it s a real gem. Scarves by Nicky Albrechtsen & Fola Solanke, published by Thames and Hudson 2011. Three...
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Of Iznik and Tokyo Rococo
Tokyo Rococo Update Well, what do Iznik and Tokyo Rococo have in common? Not much really except that I have a bit to share about both! First of all Tokyo Rococo has started to ship into stores!!...
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Handmade Hostess-Yay!
Very excited to receive Kelly Lee-Creel and Rebecca Soder’s book, Handmade Hostess, from Amazon. I met Kelly a couple years ago at Quilt Market and have tremedous respect for her originality and...
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Lacis: a lace extravaganza
Well, what a local find! Someone from the East Bay Modern Quilt Guild mentioned Lacis and after that I noticed it every time I went past the intersection of Ashby and Adeline Street in Berkeley....
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From the Reference Library: Pattern and Ornament in the Arts of India
Jack came back from a business trip toting Pattern and Ornament in the Arts if India by Henry Wilson, a Thames & Hudson book he picked up in London, appropriately. I love the cover, and this book...
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Sew Can She
The first project in the Pop Rox project round-up comes from Caroline of Sew Can She. Sew Can She has free tutorials DAILY! I don’t know how she does it but Sew Can She is a refreshing blog with tons...
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Pattern Revolution does Pop Rox
I came upon Pattern Revolution by way of Carla Crim of The Scientific Seamstress, and so glad I did. A superb site dedicated to “Encouraging and Educating the Modern Sewist” this site has the BEST...
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Quilt Local: Finding Inspiration in the Everyday
Heather Jones’ new book, Quilt Local: Finding Inspiration in the Everyday has delicious photography, modern quilts, and a unique look at the quilt design process. The book is divided into PROCESS and...
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