Fabric Art Journals: Making, Sewing, and Embellishing Journals from Cloth and Fibers...

This is the first comprehensive book that offers complete step-by-step instruction and patterns for creating unique book structures from cloth. Fabric Art Journals offers vital information on getting started, from choosing fabrics and creating patterns to basic sewing techniques. In addition to learning how to make various styles of fabric books, readers will learn embellishment techniques that include painting, writing, decorative stitching, print and transfer styles, machine and hand embroidery, and quilting. An inspirational gallery provides a brilliant collection of artists' work in this medium. Fabric Art Journals not only teaches, but also inspires. It's a must-have for anyone interested in book making and fabric art.

Artist Pam Sussman has been teaching book arts for eight years. Recently, she has focused on fabric journals, and has developed several of her own construction techniques. She lives in Wexford, Pennsylvania.