I received a reviewer's copy of The Printed Pattern
by Rebecca and Yvonne Drury from Interweave Press. The authors are a London-based mother and daughter team best known for their company MissPrint, which specializes in handpainted fabric. I was not sure how useful this book would be for me as my use of fabric in my art is limited to scraps. But I was happy to see that every single technique described could be applied to paper. 
The format of the book makes the process of printing very accessible and easily understood. The book is image-heavy and includes step-by-step photos as well as many well-styled pictures of printed items. Following an introduction that describes the basics of printing, The Printed Pattern reviews relief printing, stencil printing, and screen printing. Potato printing, lino printing, eraser printing, rubber-stamp printing, vintage woodblock printing, stencil printing, and multiple methods of screen printing are all covered in detail. The authors even provide seven sample patterns that you can copy and cut out for printing and pattern-making.
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GIVEAWAY
One lucky reader can win a copy of The Printed Pattern. For a chance to win, all you need to do is leave a comment on this post by Sunday 3/20. The winner will be on announced on my Facebook page on Monday 3/21. Please be sure I have your email so I can contact the winner directly. Good luck!
52 comments:
Sounds like a great book. Thanks for the information. I'll keep an eye out for this one and the book you mentioned on your previous post. You can't have too many books!
I love how techniques from a completely different craft can be applied to another . . . you should have seen the look on a contractors face when I told him I used caulk in my work. It was priceless. :0)
Thanks for thinking of your readers. Looks a valuable resource, especially since I love fabric surface design and now also print paper.
oo i love the idea of this!! please count me in your very generous give*a*way, seth! thank you!!
My birthday is coming up soon...I think I'll have to drop a hint about this book. Right up my alley!
very cool - look forward to checking it out
Thank you again for the information sharing.
seth, please put me on the top of the list to win this book! I'm always interested in reading about different ways to print! thanks!
I would LOVE this book! I'm really keen to learn to print on fabric, and the fact that you can use the same techniques on paper is fab. Thank you for hosting this great give away!
~ Sara
I love printing in every form, and pattern in general. Must look for this book!
I'm with Kim - one can never have too many books.
Yay! What a fun give-a-way! I found you and became a follower just this morning so what a happy surprise to see a chance at winning a great book!
Would be great to have a copy of this book...always looking to incorporate new and different ideas in my work..Joyce
Looks great! Interweave books are always well done.
Would love to have a copy of this book and the grace to explore it! Thanks for having the giveaway Seth
CreativeARTitude at hotmail dot com
sounds like an intesting book. Count me in your giveaway!
Thanks! deb
adbt16@suddenlink.net
looks like a great book Seth and the one below is amazing too!! i will be looking for that one, I can see why you are besotted!!
Sounds like a very interesting book!
This sounds like a winner - hope I am! Erin
This one sounds like a great techniques book with lots of eye candy. Thanks for your generosity Seth.
woo hoo Seth - what a great resource, thanks for your generous offer - maybe it can help me figure out what to do with these amazing Indian print blocks 'I just HAD to have' but have never used!! LOL!! Keron
Looks like a beautiful book!!
You are fabulous to share...
this looks like an interesting book. i was disappointed to see that Amazon did not have any inside images available. thanks for being the best resource for all thats new and exciting in the world of mixed media!
will you please stop with the books, how can a girl keep up. I know this will be a book for me, pattern-yea!
Hi Seth. I've lurked for too long your generosity is a golden opportunity to come out! The book sounds perfect for us sponges always seeking to soak up a new technique. Thank YOU!
I'm like you...don't do much with fabrics...but I'm always open to new ideas! Count me in!
Please pick me....am I groveling too much? Too bad I really would like to own this pretty book . Imagine and Live in Peace, Mary Helen Fernandez Stewart
Hey Seth- your generosity equals your talent!! Looks like a wonderful book but no need to include me in the drawing. As always, you're going to make some one a very lucky winner with this book. However- everyone's a winner who reads your blog posts!!
I have just started using different print methods in my work and this sounds like a fabulous book to get me further dont ever seem to win but really really would like this book.,
I would love to learn these printing techniques!
art@shelleymhouse.com
Love the idea that it can be brought over to use on papers...count me in our the drawing here...
Sounds like a book to learn from!! Sign me up for the drawing and thanks for your generosity!!
I'd love to win a copy of this book-- it's always good to learn something new about printing processes! Thank you for the chance to win.
--Mina
This looks like a great book Seth! Love that the techniques can be applied to paper.
The website is lovely too; gonna have to do some decorating now! Thanks for the recommendation.
looks like a YUMMY book with great ideas for use with all media. and being an unrepentant bookaholic, i NEED this book!
just went to the site! terrific! recommend it highly! fun, quirky designs that give a lift to the heart.
Thanks for the review, Seth. I too probably wouldn't have given it much of a look either since I don't work with a whole lot of fabric. I have been interested in exploring the printing process as it might apply to metals. Perhaps there is something to consider in here after all?
Thanks also for the opportunity to win.
Cheryl.
cheryl@inspirations-studio.com
sure seems like you are giving a lot of chances to win good things lately. thanks for the op.
not sure i know how to get to your facebook page. do I have to "friend you"?
This looks like a very cool book!
I have been trying out making my own fabric prints. This book might be helpful to me. Thanks for the heads up about it.
This sounds like a great book! Thanks for the chance to win a copy.
this looks terrific! Count me in!
Could be a fun book to take a look through! I'm not sure I'd have looked at it the way you did, and think about applying the techniques to paper instead of fabric... great idea, Seth! Hope all is well!
xoxo
I'm interested in both fabric and paper textures so would love to have a book that has techniques for both - would love to be the winner of this one!
amy of four corners design
Oooohhhh would love to win this one Seth! Fabric, paper, pattern, printing...love it all thanks.
Thanks for another wonderful review and give away.
Jacky xox
sounds like a cool book. love your blog.
Wow, that is wonderful! Thank you for sharing! I follow you on Facebook.
The book looks wonderful - thanks!
Linda
This book sounds wonderful! Right now I am into rediscovering my foam stamps and printing on every surface I can think of. Always looking for new ideas. Thanks for the chance to win.
Hi, Seth, I would love a book on Pattern, just my thing! But I also wanted to tell you how much I enjoy your blog. I was really sorry not to be one of the lucky ones participating in your book--just too much to do at that time! maybe for the next one. But I will enjoy reading your book.
hmmmmmmmmmmmm. I may be too late, but I'll enter last !
hmmmmmmmmmmmm. I may be too late, but I'll enter last !
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