More Fabric Art Collage is like fabric art university in a book. Knowing a strong foundation is key to the learning process, Rebekah’s first chapter, titled Tools and Supplies, introduces us to a healthy list of the endless possibilities. All along the way, throughout the book, we are encouraged to experiment with items we have on hand including both art supplies and common household items meant for other uses. Rebekah is thorough in preparing the tools and supplies list. Not only does she give descriptions of the items we might not be familiar with, she offers brand names of her favorite products and later offers the company websites in a resource list. In addition, she often discusses why the product would be valuable in our quest to master fabric art collage— an important feature for those like me who thrive on the “why” behind everything. In the Introduction, we’re told that each chapter of the book builds upon the previous chapter. In some cases, that might imply that we won’t see the results of our efforts until we reach the last chapter. Not the case with More Fabric Art Collage. As a matter of fact, practicing even only one technique in the first instructional chapter titled Surface Design could provide you with the knowledge to create an artistic piece you’d be proud to share with the world.
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