Open Studios With Lotta Jansdotter

Author : Lotta Jansdotter
Publisher : Chronicle Books
ISBN 13 : 9780811873123
Total Pages : 204 pages
Book Rating : 4.29/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Open Studios with Lotta Jansdotter written by Lotta Jansdotter and published by Chronicle Books. This book was released on 2011-03-23 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Internationally acclaimed designer Lotta Jansdotter reinvents the craft book and reinforces her global appeal with this rare glimpse into the studios of accomplished artists, crafters, and designers around the world. Open Studios takes us on a tour through Lotta's favorite cities: Brooklyn, New York, where she lives; Stockholm, where she grew up; and Tokyo, where she has traveled extensively. Hundreds of color photographs showcase each artist's studio while personal interviews reveal how they organize their supplies, use their space, and—most importantly—where they find inspiration. The featured makers include graphic designers, photographers, ceramic artists, printers, and more—each offering a unique perspective on how to shape, decorate, and organize (or not!)a creative space.

Author : Jen Hewett
Publisher : Shambhala Publications
ISBN 13 : 1611804620
Total Pages : 178 pages
Book Rating : 4.21/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Print, Pattern, Sew written by Jen Hewett and published by Shambhala Publications. This book was released on 2018-05-22 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Create bold block prints for a completely custom wardrobe--print fabrics, customize patterns, and sew garments that truly express your own style. This book offers: • Clear how-to instructions for carving motifs from soft blocks, plus 13 designs to get you started • A guide to printing on fabric and construct repeating patterns • 13 projects and full-size patterns for garments and accessories for a complete hand-printed wardrobe Infuse your everyday style with more color, more pattern, and more personality. Printmaker and textile designer Jen Hewett presents her distinctive process for block-printing yards of fabric with garment sewing in mind. Explore the process of designing and printing fabric through step-by-step instruction on carving blocks and printing pattern repeats. Hewett makes creating custom, hand-printed fabric approachable and doable. Inspired by her California home, Hewett's designs reference the plants and landscape around her through botanical motifs, organic shapes, and a bold graphic quality. Paired with a playful use of color, the pattern designs here offer the perfect place to start with block-printing. Once you've printed your fabric, it's time to sew. With sewing patterns for simple garments and accessories, you'll discover the play between fabric and finished project and work toward building a highly customizable wardrobe. With step-by-step photos, clear instructions, and full-size sewing patterns this is a complete guide to sewing clothes that truly reflect your style and personality.

Author : Lotta Jansdotter
Publisher : Harry N. Abrams
ISBN 13 : 9781617691744
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.47/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Lotta Jansdotter's Everyday Style written by Lotta Jansdotter and published by Harry N. Abrams. This book was released on 2015-11-03 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Photographed over the course of a year in New York, Tennessee, India, and Sweden and organised by season, Jansdotter shares her sources of inspiration and how she and her friends mix and match her key pieces while working, playing, resting, and travelling.

Author : Jennifer Causey
Publisher : Chronicle Books
ISBN 13 : 1616893079
Total Pages : 177 pages
Book Rating : 4.71/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Brooklyn Makers written by Jennifer Causey and published by Chronicle Books. This book was released on 2014-04-15 with total page 177 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A creative renaissance blooms in Brooklyn. At its heart is a thriving community of artisans producing a remarkable variety of handmade goods. In Brooklyn Makers, photographer Jennifer Causey captures the spirit of this homegrown movement by documenting thirty of the borough's most celebrated craftsmen. This eclectic mix of established and up-and-coming makers includes bakers, ceramic artists, clothing designers, florists, distillers, and more. With an eye for small details, Causey's charming photographs reveal each artisan at work in their own space. Her lively interviews reveal what inspires them, keeps them motivated, and their thoughts on the city where they live and work.

Author : Lotta Jansdotter
Publisher : C&T Publishing Inc
ISBN 13 : 1617455725
Total Pages : 36 pages
Book Rating : 4.28/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Lilla Quilt Pattern written by Lotta Jansdotter and published by C&T Publishing Inc. This book was released on 2017-02-01 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Inspired by her cut-paper designs, popular designer Lotta Jansdotter teamed up with best-selling author Cheryl Arkison to create this spectacular quilt. Featuring Lotta’s latest fabric line, Lilla, this beautiful quilt is built with 25 graphic and organic blocks. You can make the quilt as described, or mix and match your favorite blocks to create a personalized, improvisational masterpiece! Rotate the blocks, play with contrast, change up the colors… the possibilities are endless.

Author : Lotta Jansdotter
Publisher : Chronicle Books
ISBN 13 : 9780811852579
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.71/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Lotta Jansdotter's Simple Sewing written by Lotta Jansdotter and published by Chronicle Books. This book was released on 2007-03-08 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Internationally celebrated designer Lotta Jansdotter collects 24 of her most popular sewing patterns into one irresistible collection. Our innovative packaging makes for easy usereusable pattern sheets are neatly tucked into a folder inside this full-color, lay-flat spiral bound book. Lotta has included patterns for handy tote bags, smart aprons, chic bed linens, and much more. Each project is paired with step-by-step instructions, charming photographs, inspiring design ideas, and helpful, hand-drawn how-to illustrationseverything you need to make whimsical pieces for the home and beyond. Best of all, there's nothing complicated about the projects. Never has simplicity looked so sophisticated.

Author : Lotta Jansdotter
Publisher : Chronicle Books
ISBN 13 : 9780811840170
Total Pages : 160 pages
Book Rating : 4.74/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Lotta Jansdotter written by Lotta Jansdotter and published by Chronicle Books. This book was released on 2004-05-27 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Chronicle Books is pleased to present a stationery line featuring Swedish artist Lotta Jansdotter's stunning patterns. Drawing inspiration from the shapes and colors she finds in both natural and urban scenes, Jansdotter creates organic and elegant designs.

Author : Lotta Jansdotter
Publisher : Chronicle Books
ISBN 13 : 9780811860376
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.7X/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Lotta Prints written by Lotta Jansdotter and published by Chronicle Books. This book was released on 2008-04-02 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Beloved Scandinavian designer Lotta Jansdotter shows how easy it is to print patterns on all sorts of surfaces. Using stencils, rubber stamps, homemade screens, and other easy techniques, the projects and processes range from simple prints easy for beginners to more involved projects for experienced artists. Stencil leaves on the walls, stamp flowers on wrapping paper, screen-print on a skirtthe sky's the limit. Beautiful photographs inspire while step-by-step instructions and illustrations explain the basics. Plus, Lotta has included eight ready-to-use stencil pages with hand-drawn patterns, so crafters can easily achieve her signature style. Our innovative format, with perforated stencil sheets and a catchall envelope at back, makes this a fantastic resource for any aspiring printer.

Author : Yumiko Sekine
Publisher : Chronicle Books
ISBN 13 : 1797203274
Total Pages : 228 pages
Book Rating : 4.70/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Simplicity at Home written by Yumiko Sekine and published by Chronicle Books. This book was released on 2021-02-09 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A gorgeous guide to creating a beautiful, comfortable home based on Japanese traditions from the founder of the beloved lifestyle brand Fog Linen Work. For anyone who dreams of a home filled with well-organized closets, eye-catching flower arrangements, perfectly draped blankets, and thoughtfully curated shelves, here is a guide to cultivating an elegant home. Yumiko Sekine, founder of the internationally celebrated lifestyle brand Fog Linen Work, shares lovely rituals and simple techniques based on Japanese traditions, including practices for decorating, organizing, preparing food, and more. From the kitchen to the bedroom and every space in between, here are tips for refreshing a home each season—arranging and displaying fresh flowers in spring, choosing the right sheets and linens for summer, taking warm herbal baths in autumn, and draping blankets and layering rugs to cozy up a space for winter. Brimming with easy-to-follow tips for elevating any space and packed with hundreds of photographs showcasing gorgeous interiors, this book is an invitation to create a home that nourishes, rejuvenates, and inspires—all year long. • CELEBRATED AUTHOR: Yumiko Sekine is the founder of Fog Linen Work, a Japanese home goods brand sold throughout the world and beloved by home cooks, interior decorators, and design enthusiasts. Her products are known for their simplicity, beauty, and ability to elevate any space. In this book, Sekine distills all her secrets to creating a home that exudes simple elegance. • ORGANIZATION MADE EASY: This book gives readers easy, elegant ways to declutter their homes and organize their belongings, whether they live in an apartment or house, and includes simple tips for tidying and curating objects to bring order and simplicity to every room. • JAPANESE TRADITIONS: Yumiko presents Japanese traditions for preparing food, arranging flowers, entertaining, organizing, and more. The combination of ancient practices and modern techniques makes this the perfect companion for anyone curious about Japanese culture and aesthetics. • GIFT WORTHY: Presented in a linen-wrapped case and brimming with hundreds of gorgeous photographs and inspired advice for every home, this book is a perfect addition to any bookshelf and a lovely gift for new homeowners, newlyweds, and fans of organization and interior design. Perfect for: • Interior designers, minimalists, and fans of sustainability • People who are into organizing their space • Fans of Fog Linen Work

Author : Cindy Grisdela
Publisher : C&T Publishing Inc
ISBN 13 : 1617452629
Total Pages : 99 pages
Book Rating : 4.28/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Artful Improv written by Cindy Grisdela and published by C&T Publishing Inc. This book was released on 2016-10-01 with total page 99 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Do away with patterns and embrace your creative spirit with this vibrant and fun book.” —Quilting Arts With simple design principles, you can create unique improvisational quilts. Without using patterns, learn five easy piecing techniques for your improvisational toolbox (including circles, blocks, and strips), and watch the art unfold before your eyes. Focus on color combos and negative space to discover your personal style—and then add dazzling texture with free-motion quilting. Also included is information on hanging finished art quilts without a sleeve, plus tried and true improv tips to encourage creative play.