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Shibori for Textile Artists combines traditional Japanese, African and Indian shibori methods with contemporary techniques to create textiles that are bursting with rich, intricate patterns and bold color. Clear instructions and diagrams are accompanied by practical information for quilters, embroiderers and textile artists.

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Shibori for Textile Artists

Author: Janice Gunner
Pages: 127
Page size: 9" x 12"
Publisher: Kodansha International
Cover: Hard
Item Code: 4Q0852
Weight: 2.0lb

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Combine traditional Japanese, African and Indian shibori methods with contemporary techniques to create textiles that are busting with rich, intricate patterns and bold color.
A range of techniques is covered - from tied and stitched to designs to ideas for wrapping, folding, clamping, pleating and binding. Simple and safe intructions for a range of dyeing techniques are also included.
Practical information is accompanied by clear instructions and diagrams, aimed at quilters, embroiderers, and textile artists of all abilities.
Stunning quilts and embroideries throughout demonstrate the full potential of the technique, alongside practical advice on turning your shibori textiles into beautiful quilts, hangings and textile art.

About the Author

Janice Gunner is a leading international textile artist particularly known for her patchwork, quilting and shibori. She won the Jewel Pearce Patterson Scholarship for International Quilt Teachers, Houston, Texas in 1999 and is currently the President of the Quilter's Guild of the British Isles. A member of both the Contemporary Quilt group of QCBI and The Society of Designer Craftsmen, she has been teaching patchwork, quilting and shibori for 20 years and examples of her work are held in museums and private collections.

Table of Contents
Introduction	6
Chapter 1 Shibori - history and meaning	10
Chapter 2 Tied-resist designs	28
Chapter 3 Stitched-resist designs	40
Chapter 4 Arashi Shibori	66
Chapter 5 Itajime - folded and bound/clamp-resist	78
Chapter 6 Tesuji shibori - pleated and bound	86
Chapter 7 Dyeing techniques	98
Chapter 8 Shibori sampler wallhanging	114
Acknowledgments	124
Bibliography	125
Suppliers	126
Index	127