Applique and Beyond by Annette Morgan and Bailey Curtis, softback published by Bailey Curtis. ISBN 0-9541419-2-X, price 10.99 plus 1.50 p&p from www.baileycurtis.com
This 32-page booklet is a feast of colour for the eyes. The two authors explain and explore their love of textiles with brilliant examples of their work. The book takes you through many methods of applique from simple basic to bonded, reverse, invisible and so much more. Bailey even has her own method. Each method is accompanied by step-by-step instructions and clear photography. The book then expands upon the subject by looking at key artists applique work, such as Alicia Merrett who works with colourful geometrics, Sylvia Grant and Val Holmes, Linda Kemshall’s work and inspirations, Janice Myers and Teresa Searle, Jan Mortimer’s ‘Tangled Roots’ pieces, Penny Maishman, Madelaine Millington’s hand-stitched, blanket fabric applique all giving great insight to the varied inspiration and techniques available. The booklet is completed with a resource list.