Durham-based Spoonflower Releases First Book: The DIY Guide to Designing Fabric, Wallpaper, and Gift Wrap

DURHAM, N.C., Sept. 1, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Spoonflower is the authority when it comes to print-on-demand fabric, wallpaper, and gift wrap. Now the Internet startup has created a book that teaches readers how to get the most out of this unique technology: The Spoonflower Handbook: A DIY Guide to Designing Fabric, Wallpaper, and Gift Wrap (STC Craft | An imprint of Abrams; US $27.50; paperback, ISBN: 978-1-61769-078-5) launches today and is available from booksellers everywhere.

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The visually stunning guide helps novices get comfortable with DIY surface design. Organized into friendly mini-lessons with step-by-step instructions, the Spoonflower Handbook explains the basics of preparing digital art, offers an introduction to color, and demystifies the creation of seamlessly repeating designs.

Co-author Judi Ketteler says, "What I love most about the book (and about Spoonflower) is that it shows you how to create things that could only come from you. We give you seeds of ideas for what you can create with any number of things, from cherished photographs and mementoes, to important dates, favorite sayings, favorite animals, favorite flowers—literally, favorite anything. It's about how you can design around those moments and things you love that you want to capture for yourself or someone else."

The Spoonflower Handbook includes over 30 projects for home and wardrobe, including a recipe tea towel, wall art and portrait pillows made from photos, a baby quilt, and even coloring book wallpaper that allows kids to color on their walls.

"I hope the book is empowering. If you read a chapter, sat down at your computer and said 'I can totally do this!'... that would make me most proud," shares co-author Becka Rahn.

The Spoonflower Handbook features a mixture of photography, screenshots, and illustrations that give readers everything they need for an accessible digital design education. Review copy requests may be made to Traci Niese, Publicist, [email protected].

ABOUT THE AUTHORS

Stephen Fraser is co-founder of Spoonflower, the world's most popular marketplace for unique surface designs and on-demand digital printing of custom fabric, wallpaper and gift wrap.

Judi Ketteler's first book, Sew Retro, was published in 2010, and her work has appeared in outlets including the New York Times, Better Homes and Gardens, ElleDecor.com, Woman's Day, and SELF.

Becka Rahn is an award-winning artist, tech geek, and teacher who has worked with organizations including the Surface Design Association, American Craft Council, Textile Center, and several national art centers.

SOURCE Spoonflower