The Home Colours Sourcebook: Neutrals by Alice Buckley, hardback, spiral bound published by Apple Press. ISBN 978-1-84543-274-4, price 12.99 from www.apple-press.com
As every designer knows, neutrals enhance space. They create tranquil areas. They are simple, unclutttered and can be enlivened with a splash of colour. A neutral background can remain unchanged whilst the splashes of colour can [...]
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The Home Colours Sourcebook: Neutrals by Alice Buckley
Collage Journeys by Jane Davies
Collage Journeys by Jane Davies, softback published by Watson-Guptill in the USA. Available in the UK, ISBN 978-0-8230-9951-1, price 11.99 from www.thegmcgroup.com
Explore the exciting medium of collage with artist, designer and teacher Jane Davies. This book will guide you through the entire process of collage from initial design to creating a meaningful, personal artwork.
Learn how [...]
Compendium of Celtic Crafts by Judy Balchin et al
Compendium of Celtic Crafts by Judy Balchin, Courtney Davism Vivien Lunniss and Suzen Millodot, softback published by Search Press. ISBN 978-1-84448-355-6
Celtic themes never go out of fashion. They are intricate, intriguing, inspirational and can be used innovatively. This fantastic 192-page colour book is a showcase for some of the best crafters who use celtic design [...]
Simply Shetland 5
Simply Shetland 5, Roxanna’s Garden, softback published by Unicorn Books. Available in the UK, ISBN 978-1-893063-22-8, price 17.99 from www.searchpress.com
Knit with the Queen of yarn – shetland, these designs are soft and sumptuous. This large format book presents fabulous knits photographed in Roxanna’s garden in California. The varied designs come from different designers. The designs [...]
Quilt the Beloved Africa by Jenny Williamson
Quilt the Beloved Africa by Jenny Williamson and Pat Parker, softback published by Sally Milner in Australia. Available in the UK ISBN 978-1-86351-395-1, price 15.99 from www.searchpress.com
Bearing testimony to the rich art of African design, this book on quilting explores the quintessential style found on the African continent. It shows a gallery of work from [...]