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I’m light on the posts this week – sorry. I’m in one of those work-vortex situations. But yesterday, on the train to a teaching gig, I did get to read Lotta Prints – and it’s fantastic.
I’ve always had this idea that printing on fabric would be too hard to attempt. But with this book, Lotta Jansdotter shows you that it isn’t, really. She covers some very simple techniques, like rubber-stamping. (Love those stamped ribbons!)
Lotta also has some great ideas for those inkjet iron-on transfers, which I have used. But her take on them is really elegant, as in this skirt. This photo is a good encapsulation of the book’s whole approach: simplicity, elegance, and great design.
And stenciling, of course. Isn’t it great how the stencils elevate this simple fleece scarf?
These skirts are potato-printed, for pete’s sake! How much do I need to potato-print my summer wardrobe right now?
My favorite things about the book are these Inspiration pages, which are scattered throughout. They show images of shapes and colors Lotta has found inspiring, and sketches from her sketchbook. A really cool glimpse into the creative process of one designer.
Oh – and because this is a Chronicle book, and they are excellent at such things, the back of the book is full of perforated, heavyweight stencil pages for you to cut out. And there’s a handy pocket built into the back cover for storing them.
Two thumbs up, four stars, and all that.
You are an enabler. :o)
You are an enabler. :o)
HOLY COW! Must.Have.This.Book. I know I’m all engulfed in printing fabrics right now, but even if I weren’t, I’d be dying for this. And the stencils! Argh! I need this book … like tonight!
HOLY COW! Must.Have.This.Book. I know I’m all engulfed in printing fabrics right now, but even if I weren’t, I’d be dying for this. And the stencils! Argh! I need this book … like tonight!
Oh cool! I have been eying this book, now I’m putting it on my list.
Oh cool! I have been eying this book, now I’m putting it on my list.
This one is high on my wishlist. I have her first book, and the projects/directions are so clear – I love that!
This one is high on my wishlist. I have her first book, and the projects/directions are so clear – I love that!
i love this book too! and i love potato printing!
it’s so much fun.
i love this book too! and i love potato printing!
it’s so much fun.
These are SO great! I’d never even thought of printing on fabric. (If this pushes me over an edge I didn’t know was there, can I blame you?)
These are SO great! I’d never even thought of printing on fabric. (If this pushes me over an edge I didn’t know was there, can I blame you?)
mmm yummy . . thanks for the review! I’d had my eye on this one, but wasn’t sure if I really wanted to get it . . . and now, I know I do! Especially when I went to grab sample/inspiration books for my “Images on Fabric” class tonight and realized how old my books on the topic are! Most of them are from the late 80′s/early 90′s and so don’t have much in the way of inspiring layout or color images . . . which, I readily admit, is the main reason I buy such books! (what? actually read the directions? not unless they’re really short with bullet points!!)
mmm yummy . . thanks for the review! I’d had my eye on this one, but wasn’t sure if I really wanted to get it . . . and now, I know I do! Especially when I went to grab sample/inspiration books for my “Images on Fabric” class tonight and realized how old my books on the topic are! Most of them are from the late 80′s/early 90′s and so don’t have much in the way of inspiring layout or color images . . . which, I readily admit, is the main reason I buy such books! (what? actually read the directions? not unless they’re really short with bullet points!!)
nice! the potato prints, especially are remarkable, but i’m surprised you can get such good results on fleece, too. of course, this is one of the things goccco is made for. ;)
nice! the potato prints, especially are remarkable, but i’m surprised you can get such good results on fleece, too. of course, this is one of the things goccco is made for. ;)
Thank you for the book review, Diane! ^-^
I felt in love with Lotta’s work/design when I got her first book, Simple Sewing, which is amazing!
Thank you for the book review, Diane! ^-^
I felt in love with Lotta’s work/design when I got her first book, Simple Sewing, which is amazing!
I’ve been waiting for a review because it just looked so great. I can’t wait to move and get settled and get some of these books on my wish list!
I’ve been waiting for a review because it just looked so great. I can’t wait to move and get settled and get some of these books on my wish list!
[...] not going to bother to review the book, since both Average Jane Crafter (aka Rachel) and Diane (of CraftyPod fame) wrote great reviews already, but we thought we’d share the first results [...]
Hi, just an FYI that the Crafty Daisies book club will have a virtual meeting to discuss Lotta Prints on October 22nd.
http://craftydaisies.com/2008/09/10/crafty-daisies-book-club-lotta-prints-october-22/
Hope to see you there.
Hi, just an FYI that the Crafty Daisies book club will have a virtual meeting to discuss Lotta Prints on October 22nd.
http://craftydaisies.com/2008/09/10/crafty-daisies-book-club-lotta-prints-october-22/
Hope to see you there.