Bibliocraft
Subtitle: a modern crafter's guide to using library resources to jumpstart creative projects
By: Jessica Pigza ; photographs by Johnny Miller ; photostyling by Shana Faust ; illustrations by Sun Young Park
Contributors: Miller, Johnny, photographer; Faust, Shana, contributor; Park, Sun Young, illustrator
Series: STC craft; STC craft
Published: 2014
Language: eng
Number of pages: 207
ISBN-13: 9781617690969
Subjects: Decoration and ornament; Library resources; Handicraft; Handicraft in art; Bibliotheksbestand; Handarbeiten
Other titles: Using library resources to jumpstart creative projects
Description: There is untold wealth in library collections, and, like every good librarian, Jessica Pigza loves to share. In BiblioCraft, Pigza hones her literary hunting-and-gathering skills to help creatives of all types, from DIY hobbyists to fine artists, develop projects based on library resources. In Part I, she explains how to take advantage of the riches libraries have to offer -- both in person and online. In Part II, she presents 20+ projects inspired by library resources from a stellar designer cast, including STC Craft authors Natalie Chanin, Heather Ross, Liesl Gibson, and Gretchen Hirsch, and Design*Sponge founder Grace Bonney. Whatever the quest -- historic watermarks transformed into pillows, Japanese family crests turned into coasters, or historic millinery instructions worked into floral fascinators -- anyone can utilize library resources to bring their creative visions to life.
Notes: Includes index.

"A Melanie Falick book."

"Featuring 20+ projects from celebrated designers who love the library"--Cover.
Table of contents: title: Foreword / Ann Thornton; title: Introduction; title: Part 1. Finding inspiration at the library. Different kinds of library collections; title: Finding the right library for you; title: Planning your library visit; title: Finding what you want at the library; title: The world of digital libraries; title: Recommended library collections; title: A copyright primer; title: Part 2. Projects inspired by the library. Marbled fabric pouch; title: Watermark pillows; title: Ornamental penmanship embroidery; title: Secret message snowflakes patterned stationary set; title: Quilled willow pendant; title: Arts and crafts ex libris set; title: Cross-stitch wall panel; title: Kitten pockets dress; title: and kittens!; title: Cyanotype throw; title: Antiquarian animal votive holders; title: Soil profile growth chart; title: Wool rose fascinator; title: Felt dogwood blossoms; title: Cartouche embroidery; title: Rhumb lines wall hanging; title: Japanese heraldry coasters; title: Patchwork pyramids; title: Paper towns; title: Cuts of meat table runner; title: Radish love tote; title: Appendix.