var _gaq = _gaq || []; _gaq.push([‘_setAccount’, ‘UA-18956875-1’]); _gaq.push([‘_trackPageview’]); (function() { var ga = document.createElement(‘script’); ga.type = ‘text/javascript’; ga.async = true; ga.src = (‘https:’ == document.location.protocol ? ‘https://ssl’ : ‘http://www’) + ‘.google-analytics.com/ga.js’; var s = document.getElementsByTagName(‘script’)[0]; s.parentNode.insertBefore(ga, s); })(); michelle thompson designs books while listening to vintage vinyl and indulging in cold-brewed iced coffee. she also spends time exploring her new surroundings in the san francisco bay area and is always eager to head off on a bike ride or photo stroll. here are some her projects. (psst … for a more bookish experience, flip through a few samples here.)Tumblr (3.0; @foldandgather)http://foldandgather.com/<p><a href="http://foldandgather.com/post/6494100485/hardcover-cover-for-the-colette-sewing-handbook" target="_self"><img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lz1f8aR7na1qblcp0.jpg"/></a></p> <p>Hardcover cover for <strong><em>The Colette Sewing Handbook</em></strong>. (Interior spreads included after the click-through.)</p> <p><!-- more -->Sarai Mitnick’s <em><a href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/1440215456?tag=fogade-20" target="_blank"><strong>The Colette Sewing Handbook</strong></a></em> teaches the 5 fundamentals to completing a perfect sewing project: a great plan, a great pattern, a great fit, a great fabric and a great finish. The book also includes 5 original Colette Patterns designs in sizes 0–18.<span id="stimuli_caption"></span></p> <p><span id="stimuli_caption">Design: Michelle Thompson. Art Direction: Sarai Mitnick of Colette Patterns. Photography: Lisa Warninger. Photo Styling: Chelsea Fuss. </span><span id="stimuli_caption">Hair &amp; Make-Up: </span><span id="stimuli_caption">Kassandra Sommerville. </span></p> <p>Title page spread:</p> <p><img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lz1cy5gRaZ1qblcp0.jpg"/></p> <p>Table of Contents spread:</p> <p><img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lz1cyvYtOO1qblcp0.jpg"/></p> <p>Opening spread for “A Precise Pattern” chapter:</p> <p><img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lz1czfLpxg1qblcp0.jpg"/></p> <p>Opening spread for “Taffy Blouse” project:</p> <p><img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lz1czzvEaI1qblcp0.jpg"/></p> <p>An instructional spread for “Taffy Blouse” project:</p> <p><img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lz1d0cbVyL1qblcp0.jpg"/></p>http://foldandgather.com/post/6494100485http://foldandgather.com/post/6494100485Wed, 16 Nov 2011 11:34:00 -0800book pagescoverscraftsfashionkp craft bookssewing<p><a href="http://foldandgather.com/post/6250988342/hardcover-cover-for-sew-serendipity-bags-photos" target="_self"><img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lz1ermEvFI1qblcp0.jpg"/></a></p> <p>Hardcover cover for <strong><em>Sew Serendipity Bags</em></strong>. (Photos from book&#8217;s interior are included after the click-through.)</p> <p><!-- more -->A follow-up to Kay Whitt’s successful <em><a href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/1440203571?tag=fogade-20" target="_blank">Sew Serendipity</a></em>, <em><a href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/1440214158?tag=fogade-20" target="_blank"><strong>Sew Serendipity Bags</strong>: Fresh + Pretty Projects to Sew and Love</a></em> features easy-to-make patterns and sewing instructions for this whimsical designer’s bags.</p> <p><span id="stimuli_caption">Photo Art Direction &amp; Cover Design: Michelle Thompson. Photography: Scott Jones. Photo Styling: Jodi Kahn. Interior Design: Karla Baker.</span></p> <p><span><br/></span></p> <p><span><img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lz1esumt9b1qblcp0.jpg"/></span></p> <p><span><img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lz1et6Bvp01qblcp0.jpg"/></span></p> <p><span><img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lz1eteGhF31qblcp0.jpg"/></span></p> <p><span><img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lz1etobdtC1qblcp0.jpg"/></span></p> <p><span><img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lz1etxzNZE1qblcp0.jpg"/><br/></span></p>http://foldandgather.com/post/6250988342http://foldandgather.com/post/6250988342Tue, 25 Oct 2011 09:00:00 -0700coverscraftsfashionkp craft bookssewinghandbagsbook design<p><a href="http://foldandgather.com/post/1236571128/hardcover-cover-for-sew-serendipity-interior" target="_self"><img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lc71u8PcRc1qblcp0.png"/></a></p> <p>Hardcover cover for <strong><em>Sew Serendipity</em></strong>. (Interior spreads included after the click-through.)</p> <p><!-- more -->Kay Whitt’s <a href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/1440203571?tag=fogade-20" target="_blank"><strong><em>Sew Serendipity</em></strong><em>: Fresh and Pretty Designs to Make and Wear</em></a> features easy-to-make patterns and sewing instructions for this whimsical designer’s skirts, tunics, dresses, and jackets.<span id="stimuli_caption"> <br/><br/>Design &amp; Art Direction: Michelle Thompson. Photography: Ric Deliantoni. Photo Styling: Monica Skrzelowski. Hair &amp; Make-Up: Cass Brake.</span></p> <p>Table of Contents spread:</p> <p><img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l9q6yuj5WJ1qblcp0.png"/></p> <p>Opening spread for “Multi-Fabric Skirt” project:</p> <p><img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l9q706TsPW1qblcp0.png"/></p> <p>A spread from the “Multi-Fabric Skirt” project:</p> <p><img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l9q71kNaTO1qblcp0.png"/></p> <p>A spread from the “Parisian Jacket” project:</p> <p><img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l9q72f0XAc1qblcp0.png"/></p>http://foldandgather.com/post/1236571128http://foldandgather.com/post/1236571128Mon, 20 Sep 2010 15:05:00 -0700coversbook pagescraftsfashionkp craft bookssewing<p><a href="http://foldandgather.com/post/1236733072/paperback-cover-for-joel-dewberrys-sewn-spaces" target="_self"><img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lz1fghUwDT1qblcp0.png"/></a></p> <p>Paperback cover for <strong><em>Joel Dewberry’s Sewn Spaces</em></strong>. (Interior spreads included after the click-through)<!-- more --></p> <p>In <a href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/0896899241?tag=fogade-20" target="_blank"><em><strong>Joel Dewberry’s Sewn Spaces</strong>: Fresh and Modern Projects for Your Life and Home</em></a> the acclaimed fabric designer shares 25 sewing projects to bring his Eclectic Modern style into the spaces where we live, play, and work.<span id="stimuli_caption"><br/><br/>Design &amp; Art Direction: Michelle Thompson. Photography: Ric Deliantoni. Photo Styling: Nora Martini and Megan Strasser.</span></p> <p><span>Title page spread:</span></p> <p><span><img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l9q87abn891qblcp0.png"/></span></p> <p><span>Table of Contents spread:</span></p> <p><span><img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l9q88nU1wE1qblcp0.png"/></span></p> <p>Opening spread for “At Play” section:</p> <p><span><img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l9q8akNE3x1qblcp0.png"/></span></p> <p><span>Opening spread for “Hello Card” project:</span></p> <p><span><img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l9q8c6CtsX1qblcp0.png"/></span></p> <p><span>Opening spread for “At Home” section:</span></p> <p><span><img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l9q8dmOiXP1qblcp0.png"/></span></p> <p><span>Opening spread for “Sparrow Accent Pillow” project:</span></p> <p><span><img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l9q8epgxex1qblcp0.jpg"/><br/></span></p>http://foldandgather.com/post/1236733072http://foldandgather.com/post/1236733072Tue, 01 Jun 2010 21:00:00 -0700coversbook pagescraftshome decorkp craft bookssewing<p><a href="http://foldandgather.com/post/1238141714/paperback-cover-for-hobo-quilts-interior-spreads" target="_self"><img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lz1fcaF3HS1qblcp0.png"/></a></p> <p>Paperback cover for <em><strong>Hobo Quilts</strong></em>. (Interior spreads included after the click-through.)</p> <p><!-- more -->In Debra Henninger’s <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/1440204128?tag=fogade-20" target="_blank"><em><strong>Hobo Quilts</strong>: 55+ Original Blocks Based on the Secret Language of Riding the Rails</em></a> the reader learns about hobo life and recreates depression-era hobo quilts.<span id="stimuli_caption"></span><span id="stimuli_caption"></span></p> <p><span id="stimuli_caption">Design &amp; Art Direction: Michelle Thompson. Photography: Ric Deliantoni. Photo Styling: Jan Nickum.</span></p> <p><span>Introduction spread (featuring a historical 1940 National Youth Administration photograph by </span>Rondal Partridge, courtesy the National Archives and Records Administration):</p> <p><span><img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l9qgx2OCZB1qblcp0.png"/></span></p> <p>Opening spread for the “Quilt Blocks” section (<span>featuring a historical 1939&#160;</span><span> Farm Security Administration </span><span>photograph by </span>Dorothea Lange, courtesy the Library of Congress):</p> <p><span><img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l9qhey9MMu1qblcp0.png"/></span></p> <p>The quilt block spread for the hobo sign for bread:</p> <p><span><img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l9qhzhVoul1qblcp0.png"/></span></p> <p>Opening spread for the “Projects” section (<span>featuring a historical 1943 Farm Security Administration photograph by </span>Jack Delano, courtesy the Library of Congress):</p> <p><img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l9qia7DAqo1qblcp0.png"/></p> <p>Opening spread for the quilt project “Mulligan Stew”:</p> <p><img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l9qicdxA4y1qblcp0.png"/></p>http://foldandgather.com/post/1238141714http://foldandgather.com/post/1238141714Thu, 06 May 2010 15:10:00 -0700book pagescoverscraftsdepressiondust bowlhobokp craft booksquiltingsewingbook designbook interior pages<p><a href="http://foldandgather.com/post/1238130963/paperback-cover-forthe-sewing-machine-attachment" target="_self"><img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lz1flmjmmm1qblcp0.png"/></a></p> <p><span id="mce_3_start"></span>Paperback cover for <strong><em><span id="mce_3_end"></span>The Sewing Machine Attachment Book</em></strong>. (Interior spreads included after the click-through.)</p> <p><em><strong><a></a></strong></em></p> <p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/0896899233?tag=fogade-20"><em>The Sewing Machine Attachment Handbook</em></a> by Charlene Phillips provides sewers of all levels the information and instruction needed to find and use the right attachment for any sewing project.</p> <p>Design &amp; Art Direction: Michelle Thompson. Photography: Al Parrish and Tim Grondin.</p> <p>Table of Contents spread:</p> <p><img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l9qfesG4Md1qblcp0.png"/></p> <p>Introduction spread:</p> <p><img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l9qff911ty1qblcp0.png"/></p> <p>Opening spread for the “Adjustable Hemmer” attachment.</p> <p><img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l9qffsBIdu1qblcp0.png"/></p>http://foldandgather.com/post/1238130963http://foldandgather.com/post/1238130963Thu, 06 May 2010 15:08:00 -0700coversbook pagescraftskp craft bookssewing<p><a href="http://foldandgather.com/post/1250395683/paperback-cover-for-orphan-block-quilts-in-orphan" target="_self"><img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lz1fv2UBru1qblcp0.png"/></a></p> <p>Paperback cover for <em><strong>Orphan Block Quilts</strong></em>.<!-- more -->In <a href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/1440205523?tag=fogade-20" target="_blank"><em><strong>Orphan Block Quilts</strong>: Making a Home for Antique, Vintage, Collectible and Leftover Quilt Blocks</em></a> Tricia Lynn Maloney teaches how to care for orphaned quilt blocks and incorporate them into traditional and modern quilt designs.</p> <p>Design &amp; Art Direction: Michelle Thompson.</p>http://foldandgather.com/post/1250395683http://foldandgather.com/post/1250395683Wed, 05 May 2010 21:00:00 -0700coverscraftskp craft booksquilting<p><a href="http://foldandgather.com/post/1238126752/paperback-cover-for-the-yarn-garden-from" target="_self"><img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lz1fspNPSM1qblcp0.png"/></a></p> <p>Paperback cover for <em><strong>The Yarn Garden</strong></em>. <!-- more -->From traditional favorites like cotton and linen to more exotic choices such as nettle and hemp, plant-based yarns are are explored in <a href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/089689827X?tag=fogade-20" target="_blank"><em><strong>The Yarn Garden</strong>: 30 Knits Using Plant-Based Fibers</em></a> by J. Marsha Michler.<span id="stimuli_caption"></span></p> <p>Design &amp; Art Direction: Michelle Thompson. Photography: Ric Deliantoni. Photo Styling: Megan Strasser. Hair &amp; Make-Up: Cass Brake. <span><span><span></span></span><span><span></span></span></span><span></span><span class="nw"></span></p>http://foldandgather.com/post/1238126752http://foldandgather.com/post/1238126752Tue, 01 Dec 2009 15:07:00 -0800coverscraftsfashionknittingkp craft books<p><a href="http://foldandgather.com/post/1238137127/paperback-cover-for-beyond-beading-basics-in" target="_self"><img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l9qg93hYqN1qblcp0.png"/></a></p> <p>Paperback cover for <em><strong>Beyond Beading Basics</strong></em>.</p> <p><!-- more -->In <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/089689925X?tag=fogade-20" target="_blank"><strong><em>Beyond Beading Basics</em></strong></a> jewelry designer Carole Rodgers teaches some of the more complex aspects of beading that go beyond basic techniques and introductory weaving stitches.<span id="stimuli_caption"></span></p> <p><span id="stimuli_caption">Design &amp; Art Direction: Michelle Thompson. Photography: Ric Deliantoni.<br/></span></p>http://foldandgather.com/post/1238137127http://foldandgather.com/post/1238137127Sun, 29 Nov 2009 15:09:00 -0800coverscraftsjewelrykp craft books<p><a href="http://foldandgather.com/post/1238133388/paperback-cover-for-sweet-nursery-chic-interior" target="_self"><img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lz1g76LJgl1qblcp0.png"/></a></p> <p>Paperback cover for <em><strong>Sweet Nursery Chic</strong></em>. (Interior spreads included after the click-through.)</p> <p><!-- more -->In Susan Cousineau’s <a href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/1440204012?tag=fogade-20" target="_blank"><em><strong>Sweet Nursery Chic</strong>: Sew 50 Adorable Projects in 10 Charming Themes</em></a> quilters are shown how to combine cozy textures and playful prints, whimsical motifs, embroidered details and charming embellishments.</p> <p>Design &amp; Art Direction: Michelle Thompson. Photography: Al Parrish. Photo Styling: Nora Martini.</p> <p>Table of Contents spread:</p> <p><img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l9qftq3zpz1qblcp0.png"/></p> <p>Opening spread for “Jungle Chic” section:</p> <p><img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l9qfvnm7lC1qblcp0.png"/></p> <p>Opening spread for the “Jungle Chic Quilt” project:</p> <p><img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l9qfyeSzAv1qblcp0.png"/></p> <p>Another spread from the “Jungle Chic” section of projects:</p> <p><img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l9qg1kvfhV1qblcp0.png"/></p> <p>Opening spread for “Funky Monkeys” section:</p> <p><img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l9qg4wsNgf1qblcp0.png"/></p>http://foldandgather.com/post/1238133388http://foldandgather.com/post/1238133388Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:09:00 -0800coversbook pagescraftshome decorkidskp craft booksquilting<p><a href="http://foldandgather.com/post/1238373937/paperback-cover-for-twist-twine-bobbie" target="_self"><img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l9qk54OV7k1qblcp0.jpg"/></a></p> <p>Paperback cover for <em><strong>Twist &amp; Twine</strong></em>.</p> <!-- more --> <p>Bobbie Irwin’s <a href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/0896897362?tag=fogade-20" target="_blank"><em><strong>Twist and Twine</strong>: 18 Ideas for Rag Rugs and Home Décor</em></a> introduces the techniques of fabric twining, a traditional craft around since the 1800’s. Projects run the gamut from making basic rugs to revamping vintage furniture for a modern, green approach.</p> <p><span id="stimuli_caption">Design &amp; Art Direction: Michelle Thompson. Photography: Al Parrish. Photo Styling: Jan Nickum.<br/></span></p>http://foldandgather.com/post/1238373937http://foldandgather.com/post/1238373937Mon, 26 Oct 2009 21:00:00 -0700coverscraftshome decorkp craft books<p><a href="http://foldandgather.com/post/1238117684/paperback-cover-for-furnishing-forward-sheila" target="_self"><img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lz1g9s8TYE1qblcp0.jpg"/></a></p> <p>Paperback cover for <em><strong>Furnishing Forward</strong></em>.</p> <p><!-- more -->Sheila Bridges shares both professional and personal anecdotes in <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/0821261800?tag=fogade-20" target="_blank"><em><strong>Furnishing Forward</strong>: A Practical Guide to Furnishing for a Lifetime</em></a>, as well as lots of solid information to help home and apartment dwellers make the transition from Ikea to eclectic.<span id="stimuli_caption"></span><span id="stimuli_caption"></span></p> <p><span id="stimuli_caption">Design: Michelle Thompson. Photography: Anna Williams.<br/></span></p>http://foldandgather.com/post/1238117684http://foldandgather.com/post/1238117684Fri, 05 Jan 2007 15:06:00 -0800coversbulfinch presshome decor<p><a href="http://foldandgather.com/post/1237074113/paperback-cover-of-the-southern-garden-by-lydia" target="_self"><img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lz1gcyNZWY1qblcp0.png"/></a></p> <p>Paperback cover of <em><strong>The Southern Garden</strong></em>.<!-- more --></p> <p>In <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/0821257757?tag=fogade-20" target="_blank"><em><strong>The Southern Garden</strong></em></a> <span id="stimuli_caption">Lydia Longshore (and editors of <em>Southern Accents</em>) </span>explore how different types of gardens prosper in the various southern climates and offer essential guidance on designing with flowers.</p> <p><span id="stimuli_caption">Design: Michelle Thompson.</span></p>http://foldandgather.com/post/1237074113http://foldandgather.com/post/1237074113Tue, 04 Apr 2006 21:00:00 -0700coversbulfinch pressgardening<p><a href="http://foldandgather.com/post/1238122774/paperback-cover-for-exile-in-guyville-exile-in" target="_self"><img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lz1go4clpr1qblcp0.png"/></a></p> <p>Paperback cover for <strong><em>Exile in Guyville</em></strong>.<!-- more --></p> <p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/1555839320?tag=fogade-20" target="_blank"><em><strong>Exile in Guyville</strong>: How a Punk Rock Redneck Faggot Texan Moved to West Hollywood and Refused to Be Shiny and Happy</em></a> is Dave White’s hilarious tale of finding himself uprooted and dumped into West Hollywood.<span id="stimuli_caption"></span></p> <p><span id="stimuli_caption">Design &amp; Art Direction: Michelle Thompson. </span></p>http://foldandgather.com/post/1238122774http://foldandgather.com/post/1238122774Sat, 01 Apr 2006 15:07:00 -0800alyson bookscoverslgbtq<p><a href="http://foldandgather.com/post/1236492233/hardcover-jacket-cover-for-ever-after-ever" target="_self"><img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lz1gfbxpos1qblcp0.png"/></a></p> <p><span id="stimuli_caption">Hardcover jacket cover for <em><strong>Ever After.</strong><a href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/1557835292?tag=fogade-20"></a> </em></span></p> <p><em><em><a><strong></strong></a></em></em></p> <p><em> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/1557835292?tag=fogade-20" target="_blank"><strong> Ever After</strong>: The Last Years of Musical Theatre and Beyond</a> </em>by Barry Singer.</p> <p><span id="stimuli_caption"></span><span id="stimuli_caption">Design &amp; Art Direction: Michelle Thompson. </span></p>http://foldandgather.com/post/1236492233http://foldandgather.com/post/1236492233Wed, 31 Mar 2004 21:00:00 -0800applause bookscoverstheater<p><a href="http://foldandgather.com/post/1236469788/paperback-cover-for-forbidden-acts-forbidden" target="_self"><img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l9q6ifANcn1qblcp0.png"/></a></p> <p>Paperback cover for <em><strong>Forbidden Acts</strong></em>.<span id="stimuli_caption"></span></p> <p><em><strong></strong><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/155783587X?tag=fogade-20" target="_blank"><strong>Forbidden Acts</strong>: Pioneering Gay &amp; Lesbian Plays of the 20th Century</a> </em>by Ben Hodges.</p> <p><span id="stimuli_caption"> </span><span id="stimuli_caption">Design &amp; Art Direction: Michelle Thompson. </span></p>http://foldandgather.com/post/1236469788http://foldandgather.com/post/1236469788Sun, 31 Aug 2003 21:00:00 -0700applause bookscoverslgbtqtheater<p><a href="http://foldandgather.com/post/1236438230/hardcover-jacket-cover-for-ridiculous" target="_self"><img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l9q63hbhCW1qblcp0.png"/></a></p> <p>Hardcover jacket cover for <strong><em>Ridiculous!<!-- more --></em></strong></p> <p><span id="stimuli_caption"><a href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/1557835888?tag=fogade-20"></a></span><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/1557835888?tag=fogade-20" target="_blank"><em><strong>Ridiculous!</strong>: The Theatrical Life and Times of Charles Ludlam</em></a> by David Kaufman. <span id="stimuli_caption"> </span></p> <p><span id="stimuli_caption">Design &amp; Art Direction: Michelle Thompson. <br/></span></p>http://foldandgather.com/post/1236438230http://foldandgather.com/post/1236438230Tue, 01 Oct 2002 10:38:00 -0700applause bookscoverslgbtqtheater