Here is my Mother's Day present that I've been so excited about! It's a gorgeous book called 'Printing by Hand' by Lena Corwin and it is full of everything you need to know about surface printing by hand.
It has step by step photos showing you everything you need to do for a range of different projects. This one is a hand printed Tablecloth and Napkins.
This one is Paperless Wallpaper using handmade stencils - it looks fantastic!
This one is a screen printed apron!There are sooooo many fantastic projects like these and they even have a little pattern envelope in the back with the designs she's used so you can trace them and use them in your own projects.
Now I just have to find the time to read this gorgeous book and then the time to do some of these projects! I am so excited about learning these new crafts. I have used most of the techniques before but no for application onto fabric so it is very exciting for me!
Here is a Design*Sponge review and interview with Lena Corwin about the book if you want to find out more.
I hope you have a fantastic Monday lovely ladies (and men... if there are any out there reading this),
That book looks great Janette, I might have to check it out. I'll be looking forward to seeing what projects you take on - time permitting of course! K xx
ReplyDeleteOh, what a great present, have been wanting to get this book as well. I loved screenprinting at school, in fact I was just talking to Fin about it only yesterday. Looking forward to catching up Wed.
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That looks great. I have a friend here in Hobart called Penny Malone who does the most amazing hand stencilled art. It's all very 50's/60's inspired. There's a you-tube interview with her onlin that you might like to google :)
ReplyDeletewhat lucky lady you are..that book looks amazing cant wait to see your projects especially that it envoles screen-printing:) glad you had a great mothers day Janette enjoy your day xxx
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous looking book Janette! I have always wanted to learn to screenprint:) Can't wait to see all of the wonderful things you will make! Enjoy:) ~ Tina xx
ReplyDeleteWhat a fantastic mothers day present.. Book looks lovely and your blog too. Please come and join my blog and say hi x
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Looks like the perfect book for you, to build your empire..! Rachaelxx
ReplyDeleteVery inspirational and such a lovely gift! x
ReplyDeleteWhat a perfect gift for you Janette, you are so clever already, cannot wait to see what you make after you have had time to read it of course.
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What a great gift! Your little one is very intuitive! ;-)
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful present!! I've seen this book before and it looks great. Can't wait to see some of your creations :) I agree with Engracia, screen printing at school was always heaps of fun. Hope you find a nice quiet evening to sit down with a cuppa and enjoy flicking through it xx
ReplyDeleteHappy belated Mother's Day! I can't wait to see what creative things you do with your new book.
ReplyDeleteWhen can we see your new items in your shop? I am so glad you have chosen to learn a new craft that doesn't require wall space! As you know I have run out of walls. illy the cuddly xo
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