Textile Study Group

My second book was published in June 2009 and is now available to order from my web site www.lizard-dance.com .

This book introduces original African sources using as starting points:

   ·        Material

   ·        Construction

   ·        Recycling

   ·        Decoration

   ·        Embroidery

These topics are the starting points for developing ideas. The focus is on innovation and imaginative use of materials. There are clear instructions with samples to explore:

·        Dyeing with woad

·        Print and text on fabric

·        Piecing & patching African style

·        Recycling found objects

·        Metal & patinating fluid

·        Bonding paper and fabric

·        Surface stitch

·        Edges and embellishments

There are over 120 new photographs which illustrate the text.