Textile Nature: Textile Techniques and Inspiration from the Natural World

by Anne Kelly

Create original textiles inspired by plants, flowers, gardens, insects, and birds. This gorgeous guide teaches fiber artists how to draw directly from nature, use sketchbooks and mood boards to explore their local environment, and make small pieces (such as folding books) based on observational drawing and stitch. Covering everything from stenciling motifs, to printing with plants onto fabric, to taking your design into three dimensions, this stunning collection includes a range of projects.

Genres: Art, Nonfiction, Crafts

128 pages, Hardcover

Published September 6, 2016

Reviews

[J · Rating 4 out of 5]

Although I enjoyed this book, it is not quite what I expected. The author examines work inspired by nature from a range of textile artists. It's an interesting book, useful for dipping into to see how other people interpret themes from the natural world.

[Jane · Rating 4 out of 5]

Beautifully produced book. Heavy on inspiration, lighter on practical how-to advice and instruction. Delighted to see the talented Meredith Woolnough featured in the pages.

[Robin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Lovely book by a lovely artist!

[Audrey · Rating 5 out of 5]

Lots of gorgeous pictures of textiles that are natural subjects or incorporate natural materials, like going to an art show.

[Anne · Rating 5 out of 5]

I want to be Anne Kelly when I grow up! Beautiful, free-form, inspirational work in a lovely format - the book feels good in my hands.

[Tina · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is exactly the kind of book I like to have on my shelf for future reference.
So nicely pieced together, fantastic ...

I keep revisiting this one, time to get my own copy!