Bookmaking with fabric collage is a fun and liberating way to combine fabric, ephemera, and your memory quilt ideas. Books flying book fabric dreamworld riley blake designs cotton quilting fabric fabric by the yard ninamade. Two more books, fabulous fabric art with lutradur and create with transfer artist paper, introduced versatile new materials to the quilt and mixed media art. The book is something i have wanted to do for years, and through this wonderful community of artists, it has now come to fruition. She incorporates images and words into her art using tap.
Lesley rileys tap transfer artist paper 18sheet pack. Find the right lesley grainger riley blake designs products for your next project and lets create something together. Lesley riley shows you how to turn odds and ends into works of art. Tap on metal tape by lesley riley notebooks, journals, book libros, metal tape.
Create with transfer artist paperprintondemandedition. In her first book, quilted memories, lesley brought new ideas and techniques to quilting and preserving memories. Lesley has filmed three instructional dvds with creative catalyst productions and interweave. Their coordinating sew together line consists of a bevy of complementary buttons, ricrac, ribbons and lace, project kits and panels, zippers by the yard, and crocheted flowers. Lesley rileys tap transfer artist paper, 18 sheet pack. Lesley grainger riley blake designs quilting fabric shop. Oct 09, 2017 create a fragment fabric book by lesley riley bookmaking with fabric collage is a fun and liberating way to combine fabric, ephemera, and your memory quilt ideas. Shell teach you how to create unique fabric images from photographs that stay vibrant and colorfast, even after washing. Techniques, projects, inspiration by riley, lesley isbn.
I for one will do most of the project ideas in her book. Exploring fabric collage with lesley riley create a fabric altered book at the. Exploring fabric collage with lesley riley creative. Exploring fabric collage with lesley riley on vimeo.
Right now i am working on my fabric collection with northcott a dream come true. This fixing up process will greatly enhance the results, especially if you are dealing with old, faded photos. Jan 19, 2011 she discusses design considerations in detail, explaining why she chooses particular images and patterns and how they fit with other pages in the book. Best known for her fragment series of small fabric collages, lesley riley is an internationally known teacher, author, quilter, and mixedmedia artist who has a passion for color and the written word. Fabric memory books, combined fabric and innovative ideas with the art of. Some of the technologies we use are necessary for critical functions like security and site integrity, account authentication, security and privacy preferences, internal site usage and maintenance data, and to make the site work correctly for browsing and transactions. Exploring fabric collage with lesley riley youtube. This book is the result of lesley rileys experiments with tap on different materials such as fabric, paper, canvas, copper mesh, wood and more. Upcoming shows frederick county art association member show the delaplaine arts center, frederick, md january 330, 2020. My friend judy gula of artistic artifacts has been talking about lutradur for a while. Modern botanicals botanical collage quilts fragments artist books assorted mediums and media. Exploring fabric collage with lesley riley creative catalyst productions.
I am also busy promoting and lining up teaching opportunities for 2021. Making those first fragments back in 1999 was the beginning of a truly amazing journey. On fabric it produces sharper images than direct printing, is washable, eliminates the need for pretreated. The paperback of the create with transfer artist paper. Designing a spread for a fabric book with lesley riley. I have become a true fan of lesley riley because she has clear and easy instructions to follow and hopefully play with when you begin expressing your sacred marks.
The first is the publication of my first selfpublished book, quotes illustrated. Lesley riley s book has some excellent instructions for preparing photos for transfer by intensifiying the color, saturation, and all that stuff photo software will do. Lesley riley s tap, transfer artist paper full description. Lesley rileys tap transfer artist paper 5sheet pack book. See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. See all books authored by lesley riley, including create with transfer artist paper. In addition to words and images, i am inspired by fabric. Exploring fabric collage with lesley riley create a. Lesley rileys tap transfer artist paper 5sheet pack c. Lesley riley is an internationally known multimedia artist an instructor, working in botanical printing, paint, mixed and. Her second book, fabric memory books, combined fabric and innovative. She discusses design considerations in detail, explaining why she chooses particular images and patterns and how they fit with other pages in the book. A memory book is less intimidating than creating an entire quilt because you work on the onepage spread at a time but still create something meaningful and lasting.
Foliage by lesley riley for northcott fabric debuts spring 2000 foliage, my first fabric line, debuted this spring 2020 with northcott fabrics and will be in stores in september 2020. Books by lesley riley author of inspirational quotes. Shop a variety of knit, quilting cotton, flannel, gauze and assortments from riley blake. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Lesleys art and articles have appeared in numerous publications, and her. Transfer your imagination into art with tap, transfer artist paper, a premiumquality paper that allows you to iron images onto virtually any surface. She is an internationally known artist, art quilter, teacher, writer, artist success coach and mentor who turned her initial passion for photos, color and the written word into a dream occupassion her art and articles have appeared in too many places to count. Lesley rileys tap transfer artist paper 5sheet pack. Riley provides you with all that you need to know about colouring lutradur using paints, inks, oil pastels, crayons, and dyes.
At the same time i was completing my degree, i began to use the limited fragments of time available to me to make small fabric collages. Transfer image with a hot iron to almost any surface. I like that its so packed with beautiful ideas and different books to make. Riley blake stretch jersey knit glam girl floral white sparkle. Lesley rileys tap transfer artist paper and her latest book, create with transfer artist paper are changing the way the world transfers art and images. Her first book, quilted memories, brought new ideas and techniques to quilting and preserving memories. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read create with transfer artist paper. Jul 01, 2011 this book is the result of lesley riley s experiments with tap on different materials such as fabric, paper, canvas, copper mesh, wood and more.
When thats done i need to seriously prepare for my three weektwo workshop teaching trip with fibrearts australia. Best known for her fragment series of small fabric collages, lesley riley is an internationally known teacher, author, quilter, and mixedmedia artist who has a. Join popular workshop instructor and author lesley riley in the fun of altering books, an innovative art form using memorabilia youve had around the house for years. Lesley riley teaches you how to create unique fabric images from photographs that stay vibrant and colorfast, even after washing. Jul 26, 2014 a resource for color, pattern and scale combinations to inspire small fabric collages made from fragments of fabric. The title of this book is lesley riley s tap transfer artist paper 18sheet pack. Photo d art, cyanotype, handmade books, book making, box art, art boards, art images, printmaking, paper art. Designing a spread for a fabric book with lesley riley youtube. Jan 28, 2007 riley explains how to make an unbound book, alter an existing one, and make books that have special features like accordion folds and button joints. Lesley riley is a mixed media artist who is the evangelist for transfer artist paper. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read fabulous fabric art with lutradur. Riley blake red elegance fat quarter bundle 24 pcs.
I have two things i would like to share with your readers. Her second book, fabric memory books, combined fabric and innovative ideas with the art of bookmaking. Jo will received a priority mail envelope stuffed with fabric bits from my own stash, just perfect for fabric sketching or any other use she may want to put them to. Lesley riley is one of the inventors of transfer art paper and an unparalleled expert on how to use tap for maximum creative effect. In an ongoing effort to find the best ways for quilters and mixed media artists to get permanent photos on fabric, lesley. To transform your favorite fabric and ephemera into a work of art, join lesley riley in exploring fabric collage. Lesley rileys book has some excellent instructions for preparing photos for transfer by intensifiying the color, saturation, and all that stuff photo software will do. See more ideas about artist and printing on fabric. Wet cyanotype fabric printing the quilting company. Creating with fabric paperback november 1, 2007 by lesley riley author 3. Journaling, scrapbooking and creating keepsakes with fabric by lesley riley 2005, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. Opportunities began to appear, things i never dreamed would happen. Riley blake designs colorful fabrics include cottons, flannels, sparkle cottons, organic cotton, knits, dreamy, and laminates in a range of designer and basic prints.
Fabric memory books, combined fabric and innovative ideas with the art of bookmaking. Lesley riley has 14 books on goodreads with 449 ratings. Lesleys fabric memory books, book is a must have for everyone who loves to make cloth collages and cloth photo transfer collages. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1. Have fun with fabric, paper, wood, glass, metal, and more. The title of this book is lesley rileys tap transfer artist paper 18sheet pack. Stencils designed by lesley riley stencilgirl products. Fabulous fabric art with lutradur, lesley riley shop. Not one to be camera shy, lesley has also appeared on three episodes of quilting arts tv season 1.
I began quilting in 1971, a baby quilt for my first born. Lesley concludes the project by tinting shoelaces to wrap the book and writing her title with alphabet tiles and an antique gummed label. Idea by geni evans spyker on photography techniques. Jan 29, 2009 exploring fabric collage with lesley riley creative catalyst productions. You can now find lesleys blog here as part of her new site. Just the description of the product peaked my interest but lesley riley s book fabulous fabric art with lutradur really set it into overdrive. The finished piece feels lively and playful from beginning to end.
Her first book, quilted memories, brought new ideas and. Tell stories in fabric with image transfers, crazy quilting, and more by. I have become a true fan of lesley riley because she has clear and easy instructions to follow and hopefully play with when you begin expressing your sacred. As former contributing editor of cloth paper scissors magazine, lesley developed a passion for showcasing new talent in mixed media art. She is an internationally known artist, art quilter, teacher, writer and artist success coach and mentor who turned her initial passion for photos, color and the written word into a dream occupassion. Lesley riley books list of books by author lesley riley. Nationally known quilter and mixedmedia artist lesley riley sho. I am a lifelong resident of the washington dc area, mother of 6, grandmother of 5. What fun to be a guest blogger on quilting gallery. Fabulous fabric art with lutradur is the book i would have asked for if i had really thought about it. As contributing editor of cloth paper scissors magazine, lesley regularly shares her latest ideas and techniques in the magazine. You can use her photo transfer methods to quickly create your own masterpieces, using just your inkjet printer and basic art supplies. Lesley developed a passion for showcasing new talent in mixed media art. In an ongoing effort to find the best ways for quilters and mixed media artists to get.
Get this exciting fabric, collage and mixed media art instruction dvd from creative catalyst productions. Nov 01, 2007 creating with fabric paperback november 1, 2007 by lesley riley author 3. Exploring fabric collage with lesley riley create a fabric altered book at the best online prices at ebay. Book 20% off create with transfer artist paper by lesley riley. The most common library book fabric material is cotton. Lesley s fabric memory books, book is a must have for everyone who loves to make cloth collages and cloth photo transfer collages. Her work takes the form of art quilts, fabric books, dolls, and more. Fabulous fabric art with lutradur by lesley riley goodreads.