You ll never look at any pattern, whether for home, clothing, or work, in the same way again after reading Swift s treatise. It s less of a follow this pattern and the result will be great than it is an education in and encouragement for how to experiment with design. Most of the text and excellent color photographs center on either planning or using patterns. For the first, she carefully explains the rudiments of design color and inspiration then builds 9 tutorials that show, in step-by-step format, exactly how to use techniques from rubber-block stamps to simple silk screens. Tutorials (a total of 19) continue into the using section; each of the five chapters fabric, gift wrap, stationery, packaging, home features notes on how to apply patterns; an interview with a designer (Hitomi Kimura, from Japan; Heather Moore, from South Africa); and a great gallery of patterned items. The final touch? Twenty copyright-free motifs, with URLs, that ll get your hands itching to pattern. Booklist
Surface design involves a variety of decisions, including color palettes, layout, and design. In this guide, pattern designer Swift introduces the basics . . . Interviews with successful artists working in pattern design add inspiration, and Swift includes a series of simple motif templates that can be photocopied or downloaded and freely used. The tutorials are well constructed, with a clear listing of supplies (most of which are readily available), straightforward instructions, and plenty of photographs for the visually inclined. VERDICT This orientation to basic principles and practices for surface design will appeal to crafters interested in creating their own fabric, gift wrap, or decorative prints. Library Journal
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"You'll never look at any pattern, whether for home, clothing, or work, in the same way again after reading Swift's treatise. It's less of a 'follow this pattern and the result will be great' than it is an education in and encouragement for how to experiment with design. Most of the text and excellent color photographs center on either planning or using patterns. For the first, she carefully explains the rudiments of design--color and inspiration--then builds 9 tutorials that show, in step-by-step format, exactly how to use techniques from rubber-block stamps to simple silk screens. Tutorials (a total of 19) continue into the 'using' section; each of the five chapters--fabric, gift wrap, stationery, packaging, home--features notes on how to apply patterns; an interview with a designer (Hitomi Kimura, from Japan; Heather Moore, from South Africa); and a great gallery of patterned items. The final touch? Twenty copyright-free motifs, with URLs, that'll get your hands itching to pattern." --Booklist
"Surface design involves a variety of decisions, including color palettes, layout, and design. In this guide, pattern designer Swift introduces the basics . . . Interviews with successful artists working in pattern design add inspiration, and Swift includes a series of simple motif templates that can be photocopied or downloaded and freely used. The tutorials are well constructed, with a clear listing of supplies (most of which are readily available), straightforward instructions, and plenty of photographs for the visually inclined. -VERDICT This orientation to basic principles and practices for surface design will appeal to crafters interested in creating their own fabric, gift wrap, or decorative prints." --Library Journal
Design your own well-constructed patterns by hand! Aimed at crafters who need the skills to turn their creative ideas into reality, this easy-to-follow guide covers everything from finding inspiration and choosing colors to creating backgrounds, borders, and full-scale repeats. Step-by-step tutorials explain all the basics and show how to apply the patterns to multiple surfaces, including fabric, giftwrap, stencils, tiles, and more. Interviews with contemporary crafters plus stunning galleries offer a wealth of inspiration-AND you get 20 free motifs to download and adapt!
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