Fabric Vine

designated studio space with all the bells and whistles, the tips shared are worth reading.

Make sure you don’t pass over page 14 and 15, “Fabrics,” before you get started.

As Jane notes in the first paragraph, “The fabric you choose for creating complex cloth has a great deal to do with the success of failure of your project.” Critical information, indeed. As a matter of a fact, you’ll want to read the book through before you do anything.

Moving on, I particularly liked Jane’s simple but thorough “Glossary of Color Terms” on page 16. If you’ve ever found yourself questioning how something so cheerful can be so maddening, I suspect color may have been the source of your frustration. The book, art schools and many wise artists suggest getting a color wheel— this is the time to go with the majority.

Combine a color wheel with Jane’s glossary and you’ll be ready to be your creative color best.

Throughout the book, you’ll enjoy well chosen, mindful, full color photos which inspire, demonstrate and document. It’s surprising how the right photo can elevate your level of confidence when venturing 2014 fabric vine 57