She chats with susan weeks about her textile art work which is. The events of your life, from local walks to exotic trips, can provide endless inspiration for textile art. Garden of remembrance, illust rated above was a c ommission for the garden museum london 2014 this piece is the front cover for her book, stitch stories. One of my favourite textile artists is can holmes and i was lucky enough to see her exhibition at the knitting and stitching show.
Work in public collections and commissions include. Stitch stories personal places, spaces and traces in textile art by cas holmes. Cas holmes is one of the uks best known textile artists. Read stitch stories personal places, spaces and traces in textile art by cas holmes available from rakuten kobo. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. It is a book full of headings, subheadings, lists of intent, ideas, prompts, and helping hands. These are just some of the questions that are answered in cas holmes new book stitch stories. Trained in fine art, her work combines mixed media with found materials and stitch and is best described as painting with cloth. Below are my notes on two of her books stitch stories and textile landscapes. All prices include standard postage delivery in the uk. I may never use the ideas or techniques described, however it is a book i will open often, each time finding something new and maybe that stitch story will come to life. Textiles and the use of stitch are powerful tools for developing narrative. Stories of knitting and healing, master knitter, teacher, and widely published knitwear designer lee gant shares reallife stories about the power of knitting. Cas holmes books list of books by author cas holmes.
Acclaimed textile artist and teacher cas holmes, whose work is often inspired by her life and the journeys she makes, helps you find inspiration through your own life and explains how to record what you see in sketchbooks and journals, which can often become. She is the author of the found object in textile art and connected cloth, also published by batsford. Acclaimed textile artist cas holmes show how embroidery and textiles can create visually rich narrative artworks and personal stories. It seemed to take a unique approach compared to other similar books ive encountered. Cas holmes is interested in the liminal in between spaces connecting land, place and environment. She has also written for magazines including the quilter, and has contributed to workshop on the web. Each segment of the book goes into great detail on its particular method, expanding to incorporate a wealth of tried and tested, as well as novel ideas, in. I could spend hours looking at all the detail and escape in the story she tells. This inspiring book shows you how to record your experiences, using sketchbooks, journals and photography, to create personal narratives that can form a starting point for more finished stitchedtextile pieces. Inside you will find excellent photographs, inspirational art work and clearly written text. Her previous books are connected cloth 20 coauthored with anne kelly and the very popular the found object in textile art 2010 which has been reprinted three times. Personal places, spaces and traces in textile art 1st edition by cas holmes isbn. More details on commissions and larger pieces can be found under work on this website.
Search for stitch stories books in the search form now, download or read books for free, just by creating an account to enter our library. Please contact me to check availability and arrange payment and postage. Cas holmes always comes up with an excellent book and this one is no exception. Stitch stories by cas holmes textile art, cas holmes. One of the things i find inspiring about cas holmes work is that she uses a lot of found objects and textiles in her work. More than 1 million books in pdf, epub, mobi, tuebl and audiobook formats. There is some howto as well, though that is not the focus. Cant wait to spend some time in my studio with her latest book. Her work processes are reflected in her books the found object in textile art and stitch stories and in the coauthored book connected cloth. Personal places, spaces and traces in textile art 9781849942744 by holmes, cas and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books. At the same time, its a howto book, with tutorials on specific processes like gelatin printing.
She chats with susan weeks about her textile art work which is summed up in her own words as being found stitch paint. Stitch stories book by cas holmes personal places spaces traces in textile art. Stitch stories, personal places, spaces and traces in. Buy a discounted hardcover of stitch stories online from australias leading online bookstore. An inspiring book rather than how to, although different techniques are explained. Acclaimed textile artist and teacher cas holmes, whose work is often inspired by her life and the journeys she. This book may not appeal to everyone but is well worth looking at for inspiration and ideas. She exhibits widely and runs courses at west dean college. This is reflected in her publications, the most recent textile landscape batsford 2018. Personal places, spaces and traces in textile art by. Stitch stories personal places, spaces and traces in textile art book. Stitch stories by cas holmes i have to admit im not buying many books at the moment. It is partly a book about art, highlighting the work of several professional artists including the author, cas holmes who work in textiles and mixed media. Personal places, spaces and traces in textile art as want to read.
A book for the more advanced stitch artist and those wanting to aspire to produce beautiful stitch art. A magical book that has wonderful examples of modern art stitching. Its all around us if we can just find the skill to look. Booktopia has stitch stories, personal places, spaces and traces in textile art by cas holmes. Recommend this book for anyone curious about the art form. Stitch stories 2015 is the third book for batsford by cas holmes. Stitch brings its own story with it, enabling us to.
Stitch stories by cas holmes, 9781849942744, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. With her rich use of colour, stitch and mixed media, textile artist cas holmes exploits the. With her rich use of colour, stitch and mixed media, textile artist cas holmes exploits the tactile. Book about using found materials and textile art reflecting my own work and examples by others. Today im highlighting one of cas holmes art books about creating art inspired by place, space, objects and morebelow i share a link to her website and i highly recommend taking a look. Pdf stitch stories download full pdf book download. Cas holmes is one of uks most renowned textile artists. My books the found object in textile art,2010 and stitch stories 2015 published by batsford 2010 look at some of the processes i use. Cas first book the found object in textile art was a huge influence on me and the way i work. Her work is extraordinary and expressive with each stitch and collage. Cas has had work purchased for the museum of art and design, new york and has written three books. Using mostly lowtech techniques and found materials. It not only inspires but is peppered with practical techniques and suggestions and so teaches you a myriad of methodologies, one or many of which will translate your inspiration onto fabric. Cas holmes has included many artists in the book, in interview style writing, giving examples of their work.
Cas holmes is deeply moved by the stories of ordinary peoples lives the births, marriages and deaths. Cas holmes skip to main search results amazon prime. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. An inspiring and creative guide to documenting your life, both at home and away, using stitch, with a special. I see many books which look interesting, but i dont quite get round to buying i persuade myself i really need to finishing reading all the books i have at home first. Stitch stories by cas holmes, 9781849942744, download free ebooks, download free pdf epub ebook. Creating collaborative textile projects cas holmesanne kelly ebook stitch stories. An inspiring and enjoyable read that will be so useful in my work as a budding textile artist. Explore useful techniques that add extra interest to your work, such as making layered collages, how to sketch with stitch and advice on design and colour. This inspiring book shows you how to record your experiences, using sketchbooks, journals and photography, to create personal narratives that can form. All of these are used to good effect to explore and develop the ideas in the book.
Cas holmes, the author, is a wonderful british textile artist. The cover of stitch stories is interestingly printed tactile fabric that invites you to open the book and find out more. Personal places, spaces and traces in textile art cas holmes. The museum of arts and design in new york, arts council england, the edward james foundation, schroders finance, maidstone and tunbridge wells hospital trust and the embroiderers guild.