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The Mindful Maker: 35 Creative Projects to Focus the Mind and Soothe the Soul

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title The Mindful Maker: 35 Creative Projects to Focus the Mind and Soothe the Soul
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Clare Youngs
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:128
Dimensions(mm): Height 276,Width 208
Category/GenreHandicrafts, decorative arts and crafts
ISBN/Barcode 9781782497882
ClassificationsDewey:745.5
Audience
General
Illustrations 250 col photographs and illustrations

Publishing Details

Publisher Ryland, Peters & Small Ltd
Imprint CICO Books
Publication Date 8 October 2019
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

In today's busy world, it can be difficult to find time to slow down and make time for the simple joy of making, so Clare Youngs has designed a wide range of beautiful and tempting projects to help you experience the pleasure and satisfaction that making something with your own hands can bring. The best thing about practising mindfulness through craft is that you have something tangible to show at the end, and you can start small with the coral reef-inspired embroidery hoops, or just by making pompoms and tassels to be added to the edge of a cushion or blanket. You can learn techniques such as block printing, punch needling, shibori dyeing, weaving, macrame and quilting, all of which encourage a mindful approach, and a way to experience a feeling of 'flow'. Make unique things for yourself and your home, using natural materials such as wool, cotton, linen and leather. Clare is a believer in making new things from old, using what you have and adapting old fabrics to counteract a throwaway society, and all her designs have a Scandinavian-inspired, modern aesthetic.

Author Biography

Clare Youngs studied graphic design and has worked in packaging design, illustration and book jacket design. Her other books include Book Art, Folded Book Art, Mobile Art, Wall Art, Make Your Own Woodland Creatures, A Year in Crafts, Letter Crafts and Folk Art Needlecraft (all published by CICO Books). She is based in Broadstairs, Kent.