Researching other stitched books by artists

It's quite overwhelming seeing the range of textile books around. There are some very talented craftsmen and women about. This one caught my eye. It is an example of Coptic binding which comprises methods of bookbinding employed by early Christians in Egypt (the Copts). It was used from as early as the 2nd century AD to the 11th century.
These beautiful hand-embroidered and felted books were made by Chad Alice Hagen, a felt maker, resist dyer and book maker. Her felt work can be found in major collections and has appeared on the covers of Surface Design Journal, Fiberarts and Shuttle, Spindle & Dyepot magazines. She is the author of three books including The Weekend Crafter: Feltmaking (2002), Fabulous Felt Hats (2005), and The Fabulous Felt Scarf (2007), all published by Lark Books. She has a BA and a MS from the University of Wisconsin and an MFA from Cranbrook Academy of Art. Chad teaches workshops in the United States and Europe and maintains a fulltime felt and book studio in Asheville, NC. Whilst I won't be able to achieve this in such a short space of time - or perhaps ever - it is good to see what can be done with felt and embroidery - and a lot of patience!

 

This is another book which inspired me. It is the work of Janet Edmonds, who studied stitched textiles at East Berkshire College and gained a BA (Hons) in Art and Design at the University of Hertfordshire. This image comes from her book, Beginner's Guide to Embroidered Boxes, published by Search Press Ltd, Kent in 2002.

  

 These two images were from a textile blog by bead artist Robin Atkins - http://beadlust.blogspot.co.uk/2010/06/felting-dying-book-making-fun.html. I am particularly inspired by the finish on this spine...so I might try it out if I get time.