Resilient Stitch by Claire Wellesley-Smith

A timely and insightful exploration of the n otion of resilience in textile art and its importance for mental wellbeing, community cohesion and engagement with the environment.

Contains mindful practical exercises using techniques such as piecing and patching, mending and darning, tying and binding, and dyeing with natural ingredients.

Beautifully illustrated throughout with examples of resilience-themed work by the author and leading textile artists from around the world.