Fabric Memory Books: Techniques, Projects, Inspiration

by Lesley Riley

Nationally known quilter and mixed-media artist Lesley Riley showcases her own work and that of other well-known designers in a series of unique memory books—all made out of fabric. Scrapbookers will discover to their delight that fabric can do things that paper cannot, and they’ll get instructions on printing and transferring photos; a range of binding techniques for all skill levels; and ideas for incorporating both hand and machine sewing. Riley explains how to make an unbound book, alter an existing one, and make books that have special features like accordion folds and button joints. Among the 24 imaginative projects: a painted fabric scroll; an old-world style canvas travelogue with richly textured brocades, ribbons, and images from classical art; and a machine-stitched collage “Starbook.”

127 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2007

Reviews

[Dolldiva · Rating 1 out of 5]

Interesting projects, but not my cup of tea.

[Dara Tuck · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love the idea's this book gives me. With a new grandbaby on the way there are so many different things I can do and create. Only wished I had found this book about 30 years ago!