Sarah Lawrence uses mixed media stitching & numerous innovative techniques to produce stunning textile art with the accent on shimmer & shine. Step by step photographs & clear instructions show how to make fabric from brown paper or by layering interlining with metal leaf then demonstrate gilding techniques using mica hot fusing adhesives & metal various colouring techniques hand & machine stitching free machine embroidery & creating unique embellishments. Beautiful finished pieces show the intricate rich bright & shiny results of the techniques used in various combinations & then there are eleven sumptuous projects with full captions on the techniques used to produce them.