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Isobel Hall is well known for her exquisite yet fully functional embroidered bags, made from handmade paper and embellished with print, stitch and beading. This beautifully illustrated book reveals the secrets of her techniques for the first time. It contains a variety of bag projects, plus a wealth of ideas to inspire you to make your own examples, including:

Using silk fibres and cocoon strippings to make the softest handmade paper
How to create the author's signature 'distressed' look
Expert advice on using unusual materials and innovative products, from incorporating newspaper and found objects to using Image Maker and embossing enamels
Ingenious ways to use found objects as handles and fastenings
Creative use of natural materials such as twigs and flower petals

Illustrated throughout with stunning examples of the author's work but with full instructions on all the techniques, this book is ideal for embroiderers and textile artists who are fascinated by bags and other three-dimensional pieces.