The Textile Artist: Sculptural Textile Art: A practical guide to mixed media wire sculpture Flexibound – 9 May 2022

Twice I have bought this book, and twice it was "borrowed" by students and not returned, well I actually said to keep the copies as they loved them so much. This time, I am buying for my own library, as it is much too good not to have. There are few books out there that touch the subject of sculptural, 3D textile art, even now, and those that do tend to be very pseudo intellectual. I say this as someone with an MA in the subject, who has taught on a degree course, and maybe this sounds strange for me to say, but they often take the joy of the subject in their bid to be seen as "serious" art. Not so here, this is serious art, but has that joyful edge to it as well, making it aproachable to the hobbyist as well as the professional, but encouraging much design thought along the way too. This book is really encouraging of your own creativity, so much so that it has you itching to find some materials and get on with things. A real triumph of a little book, so well written and thought out, every student of creative textiles should have a copy.

This is a wonderful book. I have loved Priscilla's work for years, even to the point of driving to Thirsk at literally the opposite end of the country for a half day workshop, years ago when I was able. Those lucky people in the north of England! I used to love her fabric collages on canvas, but this book is about her lovely ethereal textile sculptures, using humble material and transforming them into the most beautiful works of art. She is a very generous person, detailing every step needed to create these pieces for ourselves, and a bonus is that she in in the UK, so there isn't the usual frustration of not being able to acquire supplies - for the most part. Yet another bonus is that her publisher has not given in to the latest trend of grey text and pale, barely there illustrations, as seems de rigeur in some contemporary textile books. If you are a fan of Priscilla's work, you will not be disappointed. And if you aren't - why aren't you?

Does this book feel a little bit dated with the use of dolls heads in the projects? Yes.But this book isn't all about the dolls heads, there is masses of information on how to use the wire correctly bending and creating solid structures. Using wax and small fabric scraps to create the structures over the frame and even more tips on how to blend all the elements together to make a cohesive project.It's so refreshing for me to find an artist who goes beyond the 'cut out this strip of fabric and sew it on this strip of fabric' genre we have been seeing a lot of lately.This book is colour, texture, fun and great ideas. Look beyond the projects, take the information given to you here and make it your own

The instructions in this book by Priscilla Edwards on how to achieve this technique are really excellent and the projects are a great introduction to this creative process.

Really recommend this book. The delivery of it was extremely quick. Thank you.

I came across this book at an Art exhibition which was displaying the artists wares, I was drawn straight in.The book is inexpensive and highly recommended, I have literally read it front to back several times , I've ordered what I need and am raring to go! The instructions are very clear as images match the written word so depending on your choice of learning there's a way forward for you.Thank you Priscilla for a summer of fun ahead.

What a gorgeous book to own! I've got it to hand on my coffee table and visitors are drawn to it. It really is beautifully designed and collated. The projects are so clearly explained, step by step- really accessible. I think it's important to read the book thoroughly, as the author gives such an interesting account of her background and her influences, which stimulates the creative juices! I'd love to attend one of her courses.

I love this lady’s work but I didn’t realise when I bought this book that it contained mainly lots of broken and eyeless dolls heads attached to wire structures. If it was just one such project I wouldn’t have minded so much but that was the predominant content. Repetitive! I wanted to love this book but I’m sad to say it’s not for me personally.