{"product_id":"embroider-mend-sew-aitor-saraiba","title":"Embroider, Mend, Sew - Aitor Saraiba PREORDER","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is a PREORDER for September. All books will be sent out by September 21st. Please remember to order anything else separately. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe official launch date is in October but Loop will have first copies to coincide with our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/loopknitting.com\/collections\/events\/products\/aitor-saraiba-book-launch-event\"\u003ebook launch event\u003c\/a\u003e with Aitor and Selvedge Magazine! \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAll books ordered before September 18th, 2026 will be signed by Aitor. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eWe're launching Aitor's first English-translated book at Loop this September, in collaboration with Selvedge Textile Week. Join us to celebrate his work—\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/loopknitting.com\/collections\/events\/products\/aitor-saraiba-book-launch-event\"\u003eview the event listing here.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eLearn to weave personal memories and stories into your textile work with multidisciplinary artist Aitor Saraiba.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eCombining embroidery, mending and natural dyeing with meaningful fabrics and personal history, explore 12 contemporary projects that encourage a creative, narrative approach to stitch —from framed appliqué and Boro-inspired repairs to hand-dyed scatter cushions and textile books.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover step-by-step instructions for sustainable mending, a complete natural dye palette using everyday materials, and Aitor's curated toolkit of stitches and techniques.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRooted in the zero-waste philosophy of his childhood in La Mancha, this sumptuous workbook celebrates the beauty of imperfection and transforms treasured fabrics into deeply personal, meaningful objects. A perfect gift and collectible for anyone seeking to slow down and craft with purpose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e12 stunning creative textile art projects:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efollow step-by-step instructions to create scapulars, framed appliqué pieces, textile books and snippet rolls; for truly personal home décor, create warm, inviting pieces like mini throws, scatter cushions and a whimsical heart pincushion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGuidance on sustainable mending:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eembrace the beauty of repair. Learn the Japanese art of Boro to help you customize existing clothes, and turn ‘wear and tear’ into artistic expression.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNatural dyeing made simple:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ea complete, approachable guide to creating your own dye palette using logwood, tea, onion and iron.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes essential resources:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efeaturing a curated guide to sewing materials and Aitor’s favourite stitches, plus full-scale templates.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA stunning yet practical coffee-table book:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ethe hardback format and sumptuous finish make this a perfect gift and a treasured collectible.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYour complete textile art workbook:\u003c\/strong\u003e an all-in-one resource covering mendi\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eng, natural dyeing and creative embroidery the perfect guide for holistic crafting for sewists of all abilities.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eEmbroider, Mend and Sew\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003estrips away the illusion of ‘perfect’ crafting, encouraging you to use whatever is at hand to create something beautiful and meaningful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis book is a translation from the best-selling Spanish title,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eCose, zurce y borda\u003cem\u003e by Aitor Saraiba.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e190x235 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardback \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Aitor Saraiba\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eAitor Saraiba lives and works in a stone cabin in Cantabria, northern Spain. For two decades, he has created work across drawing, textile art and ceramics, exhibiting internationally from Los Angeles to Tokyo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eHis textile practice explores traditional techniques—reviving wool-working processes with his own flock of sheep, using natural dyes including silver, and employing darning and mending to create unique artworks. 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