Surface Designer's Handbook Reviews

"Detailed instruction in the many techniques of dyeing and embellishing cloth... profusely illustrated with vivid process shots."
—American Craft

"It will teach you to use the right tools and techniques to add your own designs to silk, cotton, wool, and more. And for added inspiration, color photographs throughout showcase the work of more than 50 of today's most innovative fiber artists." —Quilter's Newsletter Magazine

"The Surface Designer's Handbook is one of the best books we've seen on the topic of altering fabrics through dyeing, printing, and painting." —Quilting Arts Magazine

"A visual as well as intellectual feast."
—Textile Fibre Forum

"Textile artists could spend an entire lifetime gathering the information found in this book. An essential purchase for academic textile collections and large public libraries."
—Library Journal


"The spiral binding allows the book to lie flat, important when using recipes. Beautiful professional photographs of dyed fabrics and art pieces are spread throughout the book."—All About Dyeing

"Brackmann's professional and well-designed end results don't look like a technique-exploring craft project which gives substatial credence to her many examples.... It will inspire you to immediately take up some form of surface design."—The Shuttle Scuttle

"In all, the book is really interesting, abounds with information and is beautifully illustrated."
—Guild of Silk Painters (UK)

"A very comprehensive guide; the spiral binding ensures that this is also a very user-friendly workbook. "
—Stitch (UK)

"This is an informative introduction to dyeing, printing, and creating resists on fabric.... An invaluable textbook."
—Patchwork & Quilting