The banner design parallels the message of Spindle Magazine by combining modern and traditional elements. The bright color, negative/positive play of the banner, and lower case 'e' rolling off the cover like a ball of yarn give the cover a playful aesthetic. Hand-rendered slab serif letters form a spindle shape between the 'd' and 'l' and pay tribute to the "by-hand" nature of fiber crafts.
The Lost Lambs feature spread utilizes scratchboard illustration and distressed type to convey the mood of illuminated manuscripts and the concept of innocent sacrifice. The article outlines the importance of raising heirloom sheep for meat to prevent their extinction, an ironic quandary.
Scratchboard Illustration process.
