The Art of Fabric Collage: An Easy Introduction to Creative Sewing

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Summary: What a disappointment
Review: All the positive reviews of this book won me over, and I bought it.

Let me tell you that unless you are a suburban/rural housewife/preschool teacher who likes to wear "art" vests, you may not get much from this book. I recommend The Art of Manipulating Fabric instead. I strongly believe that the people who wrote the previous reviews must be friends of the author.

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Summary: Wonderful Coffee Table Book!
Review: Even if you're not a seamstress this book is impressive. I was delightfully surprised by the wonderful collages that hid cats in them. Any cat lover would like this book I believe. When I showed a friend one of the collages of a cat they said "that's the only reason you bought the book." I didn't know there would be cats in the book.

This book was inspirational. I've taken a tiny step I discovered I can sew my name with my sewing machine!!! I suppose that's a not such a tiny step. Although the technique are laid out I'm a bit skeptical that I can make designes as beautiful as those in the book. I suppose it's just a matter of time and practice.

If you're tired of conventional sewing this is a great book to give you a new take on sewing and creativity.

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Summary: Fabric Collage
Review: From the time I opened the book I had a hard time putting it down. This is the first book on fabric designing I've read from cover to cover. I loved all of Rosemary's ideas and the way it was presented. At times I felt as though I was in the studio designing with her.

She is truly an artist and a teacher.

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Summary: Quilting Inspiration
Review: Here is a great book for creative quilting techniques. I'm working on my second piece after reading. Although I do not construct garments, the techniques can be used in quilting making.

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Summary: Absolutely WONDERFUL book
Review: I highly recommend this book. It is chock full of techniques -- not only on fabric collage but also on finishing seams, making tassels, and fitting a vest pattern. The author is very knowledgeble. Recommended for those who want to learn techniques in order to go off in their own direction -- rather than make the same project as every other reader. I LOVED this book!

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Summary: A Fabulous book by a very talented woman
Review: I thoroughly enjoyed this book. I have taken pleasure in this book many times and have used many of the techniques. Not only is the book beautiful, with many wonderful pictures, but it is a book that can be used over and over again. The inspirations I have had by looking at the pictures and reading the techniques in this book are not to be believed. Rosemary's concept that there are no mistakes, just new opportunities to be creative, encourages your spirit to roam free and sometimes with reckless abandon. I recommend you get this book and then enjoy the freedom to create your own masterpieces.

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Summary: Absolute Inspiriation!
Review: It's a beautiful book just to sit and look at, but it also gets the creative juices flowing. Rosemary gives clear,concise directions for techniques that produce beautiful, interesting and unusual results. I've received many compliments on the vests I've made and have thoroughly enjoyed combining my penchant for collage with my love of fabric. When I found out she was teaching a workshop in a town where I used to live, I dropped everything, registered for the class, packed my bags, and drove 1600 miles (over the Rockies in January) to attend. It was great!

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Summary: Inspiring
Review: Rosemary Eichorn has written a comprehensive book on her fabric collage techniques. The book is organized and thorough and it's possible to make your own collages following her well-written instructions. Photos are also excellent.

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Summary: Eichorn's "renegade sewing"
Review: The Art of Fabric Collage: An Easy Introduction to Creative Sewing is one of those books that can change the way you look at sewing, at fabrics, and at wearable art. She gives clear instructions and never intimidates. It's easy to see that she has taught these techniques to other sewers, as she answers the questions you were about to ask. She talks about fabric collage as being "renegade sewing" instead of the "grown-up sewing" that we learned in home ec. She really sets you free to play and create. I'm hooked; just finishing my first collaged vest, and beginning to plan some more.

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Summary: If you are interested in fabric art, buy this book now!
Review: This book is one of the most inspiring I have seen in years, and I have bought a lot of books about various aspects of creating art with fabric. The focus is on making wearable art but the techniques work perfectly for wall art as well, and the examples of the author's work are so inspiring that you will want to get started on your own work right away.

One of the best aspects of the book is the clear and do-able explanation of exactly how to make a collage. All too many instruction books gloss over the actual creation of an original piece. This book tells you exactly how to select fabrics, choose motifs, lay them out, fill in with background fabrics, assemble the piece, and finish the edges.

Ever since this book arrived in the mail I have been sitting up late at night cutting up fabrics and playing with motifs. And I have been looking at my curtains and household linens with a speculative gleam in my eye--this method does not limit you to using just quilter's cottons.

In fact, many of the techniques and ideas in the book can carry over to other art forms. I am using her ideas and processes in paper collage as well. All in all, this book is one of the best investments a fiber artist can make.