Slow Stitch: Mindful and Contemplative Textile Art - Claire Wellesley-Smith quilting book Re-create designs from 1800s and

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

Author: Louisa Owen Sonstroem

wadding and instructions

Two simple-sew tunics can be embellished with tassels or sparking baubles and worn in different arrangements over the dress: facing front of back

Rowan the squirrel and more

Slow Stitch: Mindful and Contemplative Textile Art - Claire Wellesley-Smith quilting book Re-create designs from 1800s andSometimes 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