Layer, Paint and Stitch - Wendy Dolan

Layer, Paint and Stitch by Wendy Dolan is a practical guide to creating richly textured textile art through experimentation and play. This paperback re-issue revisits The Textile Artist: Layer, Paint and Stitch (9781782210740), first published in 2015.

Key details

• Author: Wendy Dolan
• Subtitle: Create textile art with machine and hand stitching
• Format: Paperback
• Pages: 144
• Publisher: Search Press
• Publication date: 14 October 2025

Synopsis

Working with layered fabrics, paint and stitch, Wendy Dolan sets out an inventive approach to building depth and surface interest, from piecing and patching through to creating texture and embellishing with both hand and machine techniques. Six step-by-step projects are organised across three themed chapters: Architecture, Landscapes and Flowers, each followed by a gallery of the author’s work.

Alongside the projects, the book includes a collection of 3D textile art pieces that demonstrate ways to transform stitched textiles into structured forms, including a textured satin cushion cover, adorned notebooks and a wedding dress made for her daughter. Clear, accessible instruction is highlighted in a review from Workshop on the Web, noting that both novice and more experienced stitchers will find plenty to learn.

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