The Textile Design Book
Understanding and Creating Patterns, Using Texture, Shape and Colour
Published on 30. March 1989
Book
Paperback/Softback
160 pages
978-0-7136-3130-2 (ISBN)
Description
Ideas and techniques to make designing easy and enjoyable for all textile enthusiasts, this book explores different sources of inspiration, ranging from historical motifs to natural forms and everyday objects - including the mundane sandwich. The authors offer advice on how to choose colours, patterns and techniques to suit a wide range of textile crafts, such as stencilling, quilting, applique and knitting. An in-depth study of colour is also included. Karin Jerstop and Eva Kohlmark are design teachers, specializing in colour theory and textile technique.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Illustrations
200 colour photographs, 200 b&w photographs and line drawings, index
Dimensions
Height: 245 mm
Width: 210 mm
ISBN-13
978-0-7136-3130-2 (9780713631302)
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Other editions
New editions
Karin Jerstorp | Eva Kohlmark
Textile Design Book
Understanding and Creating Patterns, Using Texture, Shape and Colour
Book
06/2000
A & C Black Publishers Ltd
€36.08
Article is exhausted; no reprint
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Content
Sketching objects from nature; stripes; squares; borders; surfaces; sylizing; colour theory in practice; about colour; optical illusions and optical effects; geometric folding and construction; scale; study plan; group works; practical hints for carrying out exercises; materials.