Designer and bestselling author Natalie Chanin blends embroidery and hand-sewing techniques with her own personal story in this empowering guide for all who love stitching and handcraft. The volume mixes lessons in sewing, design, and embroidery with the engaging history of the Alabama Chanin brand, highlighting the indelible mark its pioneered techniques have made on the modern fashion industry. Chapters explore core design themes including craft, technique, relationship, repeat, and color through a combination of gorgeous imagery, clear instruction, and personal insights into life and the evolving view of craft in the world. The guide also connects traditional handwork to the wider, meaningful movements of sustainability, community, and women's empowerment, making it an essential companion and a thoughtful, inspiring gift for any creative maker or textile enthusiast.
Key Features
Includes an exclusive foreword written by Grammy Award-winning artist Roseanne Cash
Features stunning, full-color photography and layout design showcasing artisanal stitchwork
Printed on premium-quality paper stock designed for durability and daily studio reference
Lays flat effortlessly on worktables or cutting mats for convenient hands-free project guidance
Serves as a collector-worthy volume and an inspiring coffee table addition for textile enthusiasts
Designer and bestselling author Natalie Chanin blends embroidery and hand-sewing techniques with her own personal story in this empowering guide for all who love stitching and handcraft. The volume mixes lessons in sewing, design, and embroidery with the engaging history of the Alabama Chanin brand, highlighting the indelible mark its pioneered techniques have made on the modern fashion industry. Chapters explore core design themes including craft, technique, relationship, repeat, and color through a combination of gorgeous imagery, clear instruction, and personal insights into life and the evolving view of craft in the world. The guide also connects traditional handwork to the wider, meaningful movements of sustainability, community, and women's empowerment, making it an essential companion and a thoughtful, inspiring gift for any creative maker or textile enthusiast.
Key Features
Includes an exclusive foreword written by Grammy Award-winning artist Roseanne Cash
Features stunning, full-color photography and layout design showcasing artisanal stitchwork
Printed on premium-quality paper stock designed for durability and daily studio reference
Lays flat effortlessly on worktables or cutting mats for convenient hands-free project guidance
Serves as a collector-worthy volume and an inspiring coffee table addition for textile enthusiasts
