I was disappointed that not all the patterns for all the items shown were given. There are a few patterns, but there are several that I was hoping to be able to learn to do. Patterns for those are not given in the book.

The title says it all. The book thoroughly covers materials, technique and possible finished products. I plan to use the technique to make lampshades soon.

I love this book. It's like eye-candy for those of us who like to sew and create with fabric. Time consuming techniques, yes, but the effort is well worth it. I bought this book some time ago and put it away in my book stash until the mood struck me. Now it has and I'm so glad I had this book in my library to arouse my creative genes!

You've heard and seen Origami, the Japanese paper-folding art. Chris Palmer, who studied under one of the Japanese masters, has extended it to folding fabric and creating geometric patterns that emerge when you backlight the cloth. (Confession: I know Chris personally and even own one of his art pieces.) They look like tessellations, and the different thicknesses of material where multiple folds overlap give the patterns their density and bas relief look. In this book by Jeffrey Rutzky, Chris for the first time provides designs for you to make as well... the first time he has shared his special secrets with the world.

just looking at the pictures and thinking about the origami folds as a textile strategy makes your hair hurt and at the same time, it's like church should be: inspiring, uplifting, expanding and joyful.

If you work with paper or fabric, have a look.