New Post on Textile, Pattern, and Surface Design Books

August 03, 2014

New Post on Textile, Pattern, and Surface Design Books

Hi all - I posted an overview of some of the books I've collected on textile, pattern, and surface design on my art blog. I still haven't found an ideal blogging format or a way to reach out to all my audiences - I miss blogging here, and maybe I'll revisit my decision to stop posting here. But meanwhile, if you love books about textile and pattern design, take a look. I'll tackle my books on quilting, sewing, embroidery, paper arts in forthcoming posts.

Posted on August 03, 2014 in Books, Inspiration, Slow Cloth, Textile Design | Permalink

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10 Qualities of Slow Cloth, by Elaine Lipson

I defined Slow Cloth several years ago on this blog. Read the original post at http://lainie.typepad.com/redthread/2008/01/this-must-be-th-1.html. (Copyright Elaine Lipson 2007-2011; all rights reserved).
Joy
Slow Cloth has the possibility of joy in the process. In other words, the journey matters as much as the destination.
Contemplation
Slow Cloth offers the quality of meditation or contemplation in the process.
Skill
Slow Cloth involves skill and has the possibility of mastery.
Diversity
Slow Cloth acknowledges the rich diversity and multicultural history of textile art.
Teaching
Slow Cloth honors its teachers and lineage even in its most contemporary expressions.
Materials
Slow Cloth is thoughtful in its use of materials and respects their source.
Quality
Slow Cloth artists, designers, crafters and artisans want to make things that last and are well-made.
Beauty
It's in the eye of the beholder, yes, but it's in our nature to reach for beauty and create it where we can.
Community
Slow Cloth supports community by sharing knowledge and respecting relationships.
Expression
Slow Cloth is expressive of individuals and/or cultures. The human creative force is reflected and evident in the work.

Red Thread Studio

August 03, 2014