Handmade cloth items always have a story, and many of us spend our lives hunting and gathering precious pieces and scraps to add that final touch of life to a special room or outfit. "Cloth" is an inspirational guide to the beauty, history, and utility of natural textiles. Woven throughout the five main sections--cotton, wool, silk, linen, and hide--are more than 30 breathtaking sewing projects that make the most of each textile's properties, including waxed-cotton purses, Liberty-print cushions, silk scarves, linen bedcovers, and leather journals. With a guide full of invaluable information on where to buy antique fabrics and organic and well-sourced cloth, plus a toolkit of essential instructions on hand-dyeing fabric, "Cloth" is both a resource and an opportunity to create practical, precious, and personal items for mindful living.

Author Biography

Cassandra Ellis is a designer and maker of high-end quilts, homewares, and accessories, which she sells to Liberty of London and other retailers by commission. Her work has been featured in "Elle Decoration," in "House & Garden," and on Design*Sponge. Visit her site at www. cassandraellis.co.uk.