• Hardcover
• 8.3 x 10.3 inches
• 256 pages

About the Book

In Cloth, Lena Corwin spotlights American artists who are using (and reinventing) heritage techniques. The contributors represent a wide spectrum of ages, genders, races, and locales, and their rooted ancestral influences are unique. Each artist, including Lena herself, shares their fascinating perspective and process, resulting in a book that is a colorful, captivating portrait of works made with fiber.

Chapters explore four categories of fiber art:
-Weave and Braid (loom, hand weaving)
-Sew and Quilt (patchwork, stitch, embroidery)
-Loop and Felt (crochet, knit, felt)
-Print and Dye (screen print, block print, batik, dye bath)

The book includes DIY instruction for eight projects (created by the author in collaboration with a contributing artist), so that readers can learn, experiment, and create.

Contributing artists include Zak Foster, host of the Seamside podcast; Jen Garrido; Ilana Kohn; Rose Pearlman; Hopie Stockman Hill; Block Shop; and Windy Chien.

About the Author

Designer and author Lena Corwin began her career working for fashion brands Marithé + François Girbaud, Calvin Klein, and Jill Stuart. She attended University of Oregon and continued her education in New York at FIT, SVA, and Pratt. She enjoys a wide range of handmade techniques and utilizes computer technology as a complementary tool. Lena taught popular craft classes from her Brooklyn, New York, studio, then moved to Northern California, where she lives and continues to write, teach, and work as a design consultant for a variety of clients.