Stitch Stories: Personal Places, Spaces and Traces in Textile Art

I've been eagerly waiting for this book to appear in my letterbox. It was delivered this morning and from the minute I touched it, I knew it was special. It's more than a book, it's really an art journal. The cover is a beautiful soft fabric, very velvet like and printed with the most beautiful scenes, which are detailed further in the book. The information is detailed, the pictures are stunning, the stories are interesting, the artists who have contributed to this book are generous with their descriptions of their work. I have only just begun with this book and I will devour it in due course. If I ever get the chance to do a Cas Holmes workshop, I'll do whatever it takes to participate. Her work in standout and so meaningful.

Beautiful work. The photography is well done, so the pieces show up well. An interesting range of artists work, along with Holmes. I bought this primarily for inspiration, and am very happy with it for that purpose. I've gone back to it a number of times, and have included some of the techniques in my own work. Very happy with the purchase.

A magical book that has wonderful examples of modern art stitching. There is some how-to as well, though that is not the focus. Cas Holmes, the author, is a wonderful British textile artist. Recommend this book for anyone curious about the art form.

I was so inspired by this book, that I did two 18 x 18 collages using paper and fabric, and free motion quilting.They turned out beautifully. I love this book....I have gone back and reread a few times already, and I just got it.fabulous!

I am a fan of Cas Holmes. I do fiber art myself but she has a new twist to the genre. I am enjoying reading about her perspectives, inspirations and techniques.

A well organized structure of various artist work, vision, process & some techniques. The use of textiles, paper, found objects, printing is diverse & inspires other ways to interpret your own artistic expression. Texture from various methods of stitch & materials. Enjoyable for developing & experienced textile/collage artists.

Book is done in a very good quality and big format. Cover is soft touch. There is a lot of information on fabrics, dyeing and stitching but there are no projects to do. All pictures are inspirational, but practically there is no value, such things are shown only on exhibitions....

Only 12 pages in, and I absolutely LOVE this book.... from the colorful cloth cover to beautiful images and thoughtful narrative. Thank goodness it's a Friday night - plenty of time to read cover to cover! 😊👍

Fantastic book, so inspirational with a wealth of techniques and ideas to try. Is so informative with lots of work by other artists to explore. I feel like I’ve found a whole degree level course of ideas to work through.I had hit a bit of a block recently, I work in textiles and everything had got boring and predictable, I had moved quite far from my fine art roots and I couldn’t find any inspiration to get back to creating. This book has helped enormously, I’m back creating original works of art!!

Great book for anyone interested in the art of stitching/Slow stitching or fabric journaling .etc.This book is full of beautiful ideas and wonderful illustrations.This book does not teach stitching technics ,but is full of inspiration and where to find it.The book cover has a fabric feel,to it, which was intriguing,from the moment it arrived.I couldn’t wait to see the inside.

Bought it as a present so i cannot say much about the content but this book surely is a treat for the touch and for the eyes. Never bought from this editor before but the binding seem good quality, the cover is very tactile and it is full of pictures inside.

Beautiful book! Bit disappointed that very few projects inside and guidance very general. More of a coffee table book than I'd hoped.

An inspiring book rather than how to, although different techniques are explained. She presents the work of other textile artists, not just her own. A book to go back to again and again, there will always be something new to find.