Synopses & Reviews
Follow directions for making your own silk paper, then use your favorite hand or machine embroidery techniques to complete beautiful projects. Wrap an ordinary box with fabric scraps. Match an elegant silk-covered purse with a brooch, hat, evening accessories, and more. and#8220;A new craft that has a great deal of promise....Belongs in fiber arts collections as well as general crafts.and#8221;and#8212;
Library Journal.Synopsis
Transfer the color and richness of silk to paper, with methods developed by one of the founders of the art. Follow her directions for making your own silk paper, then use your favorite hand or machine embroidery techniques to complete beautiful projects. Wrap an ordinary box with fabric scraps. Match an elegant silk-covered purse with a brooch, hat, and other evening accessories. Wear a spectacular exotic mask to your next costume party. With contributions from major artists in the field!