Crewel and Unusual by Fay Maxwell, softback booklet published by Fay Maxwell, price 16.00 incl p&p from fayandkay.co.uk
This 32 page booklet aims to encourage the embroiderer to use crewel work in exciting new ways. In interesting example is given of a contemporary flower on a cushion and detailed photographs show how it is worked. There are also ideas for leaves, animals and birds – in fact all the traditional motifs of crewel work, but here they are treated in a contemporary way.
This booklet also looks at shisha work (Indian mirror work) and shows some good examples of using it. Next there are some good ideas for filling stitches with easy to follow instructions. Finally there is a brief look at kantha, the Indian quilting technique. The book ends with a few sample ideas for design and shows three finished cushions.
Not enough in-depth ideas or designs for this price and very large print and large photos means that you are not even looking at as much content as you think you are.