Hi, my name's Chris Lawther.

If you've had a look around the rest of this site you'll see a small selection
of the design work I do: laying out Gail's books and pattern packs,
as well as our own publicity material.

But I also work for other people! Maybe I can help you? 

On this web page you'll learn a bit more about the kind of work I do, as well as see some examples ... so you can find out if my skills can be useful in helping you produce your own pattern packs, leaflets, 
teaching tips, publicity material, logos, booklets ... even books!
And there are also details of the Teamwork Craftbook imprint, services and publications -
for those interested in having their book ideas come to fruition.

You can e-mail me at thelawthers@ntlworld.com

Since earning my BA in Typography and Graphic Communication, I've worked in most areas
of graphic design for individuals, commercial companies and charities.
I've designed books and booklets, magazines and journals, promotion and publicity,
leaflets, logos and ads.
I also teach Graphic Design part-time at a local college.

I'm used to working with craftspeople as well as with authors and editors, photographers and printers;
whether your ideas are small or large, I can take them through all stages
of production. And in my role as a teacher I regularly cast a constructively critical eye
over other people's layouts, so am used to acting as consulatant!

My clients have included David & Charles, The Guild of Master Craftsman, Quarto, Traplet,
Authentic Media, Paternoster Periodicals, CPAS, Careforce and John Hunt.

Teamwork Craftbooks

In 1998 Gail and I decided to self-publish her book Stained Glass Patchwork ourselves,
rather than use a mainstream publisher.
Between us we were experienced in writing, editing, designing and organising printing - for other companies - so we decided to take the risk of producing our own, 80 page volume. 
Our first print run sold out within 9 months and we reprinted twice ... so were happy we'd gone ahead!  Since then we've printed three more books by Gail, under our imprint  (see her books) but have also provided a service for a number of other quilters wanting to produce their own books.

If you're thinking about publishing your own book craft book, we can offer you
a complete professional design, editorial and printing service at competitive rates.

Here are details of the current titles, and each author's contact address:

By Dorothy Stapleton (doro@quirkyquilts.fsnet.co.uk):
Dorothy Stapleton's Quirky Quilts
Confessions of a Quilter

By Dawn Cameron-Dick (www.morningstarquilts.com):
Invisible Macnine Applique
Invisible Machine Applique and Beyond

By Maggie Davies (www.maggiedavies.com):
Perfect points

By Nikki Tinkler (www.nikkitinkler.com):
The Essential Sampler Quilt

By Shirley Bloomfield (www.shirleybloomfield.co.uk):
The Applique Garden

By Carolyn Forster (www.carolynforster.co.uk):
Quilting-on-the-Go