Comments on: Book review: Stitch Stories by Cas Holmes

By: Barbara J Craxton

Barbara J Craxton — Tue, 14 Sep 2021 15:58:12 +0000

I have this book and love it,

By: Cas holmes

Cas holmes — Mon, 02 Jan 2017 22:55:42 +0000

‘Stitch Stories went into third print and came out Mid December for those who asked about availability. Thankyou Cas

By: Cas Holmes

Cas Holmes — Mon, 02 Jan 2017 22:52:17 +0000

In reply to Morna Crites-Moore. Dear Norma. Belated reply..hope you are enjoying your copy of StitchStories. It is now in third reprint

By: Morna Crites-Moore

Morna Crites-Moore — Thu, 28 Jul 2016 23:03:31 +0000

I ordered my copy today. Yay!

By: Cas Holmes

Cas Holmes — Tue, 15 Dec 2015 21:01:55 +0000

Breaking news. Stitch Stories is already being reprinted.

By: Carol Grantham

Carol Grantham — Sun, 25 Oct 2015 08:04:52 +0000

Sue, your review really made me want to buy this book. I could use some help in developing my sketchbooks for textiles. It’s easy to lose your way, so guidance with finding the way back would be most welcome

By: Sarah Rockliff

Sarah Rockliff — Thu, 22 Oct 2015 21:40:40 +0000

My eye was caught by the picture of Edith Cavell, I lived in the village she grew up in, even the cover of this book tells a story. I continued to scroll down reading the most tantalising review. Each chapter synopsis is an invitation to delve into a wealth of experience,ideas, techniques and inspiration. A menu of delight , a delicious taster of the treats that must lie inside ‘StitchedStories’. I would love to be able to follow Cas Holmes’ lead into this world of stitching narratives.
The book that saved me from giving up when I felt overwhelmed at the beginning was Pam Watts Beginners Guide to Machine Embroidery. Pam Watts managed to make it seem possible by breaking down into manageable step by step instructions the basic techniques for producing attractive pieces. For the confidence building and reassurance this book offered I am very grateful.

By: Miriam

Miriam — Thu, 22 Oct 2015 00:43:59 +0000

Wow, love this book. The review is really comprehensive, provoking true interest. I would love to own this book. I am changing direction , working towards a confidence in what I create. I am trying to intelligently move beyond the uncertainty of overload and to be able to organise images and impressions into useful journaling that I can concrete into strong stitched works. Evolving is essentialt to me. Cass Holmes must be trully inspired, is obviouslyy true to her foundations yet expansive in technique and methods.
I really want to learn from her.
My favourite book is ‘Embellishment, New Vintage’ by Karen Nichol. My appreciation for her techniques is intense. She can see beyond the past and remake for the ‘now’, amazing artist.
Miriam.

By: Jennifer Gould

Jennifer Gould — Thu, 15 Oct 2015 22:43:08 +0000

Every book that Cas Holmes has published I have found to be truly inspirational. I don’t often want to be a “wanna be” but Cas Holmes’ work (along with Ann Kelley’s in the Collaborative book) illustrates so often what I need to see and read. I’ve recommended her books to countless friends and fiber artists as a new way to look at textiles, recording what and how we see the world, and then how we interpret it onto fabric.

By: Elly

Elly — Wed, 14 Oct 2015 13:45:48 +0000

Excellent review, seems as though this will be another ‘must have’ book.