Soulful Stitch
Finding creativity in crisis
(Author) Cas HolmesA thoughtful, meditative guide to the ways creative textile art can soothe and comfort us during challenging times. Renowned British textile artists Cas Holmes and Deena Beverley, each well known for their richly textured, deeply evocative work in stitch, collaborate for the first time in this important and timely book. Beautifully illustrated with a wealth of work from both artists along with other embroiderers and textile artists from around the world, Soulful Stitch documents a wide range of stitched responses to crisis, both personal and global. Both authors have recent lived experience of having to navigate new paths through big life challenges, making this book particularly heartfelt. It truly demonstrates how even in the toughest times, creativity in textile art can keep you afloat.
Cas Holmes
Cas Holmes is a renowned textile artist known for her innovative use of mixed media and found materials. Her most famous work, "Stitch Stories," explores the intersection of art and storytelling through intricate textile compositions. Holmes' unique approach has revolutionized the art of textile collage and inspired a new generation of artists.