Burning and Slashing by Fay Maxwell, softback booklet published by Fay Maxwell. Price 12.00 incl. p&p from www.fayandkay.co.uk
This 20 page booklet explores the exciting techniques of burning and slashing. It talks about fabrics, techniques, method of working and gives useful tips. The booklet offers far more on burning than slashing , i.e. just two pages [...]
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Burning and Slashing by Fay Maxwell
Crewel and Unusual by Fay Maxwell
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 [...]
Knots and Crosses by Fay Maxwell
Knots and Crosses by Fay Maxwell, softback booklet published by Fay Maxwell, price 16.00 incl p&p from www.fayandkay.co.uk
This 24 page booklet takes a look at canvas work, focussing on a few basic stitches. Follow the technique from blank canvas to finished fibre art. This booklet encourages you to experiment. However, it lacks real content, design, [...]
Out of the Shadows by Fay Maxwell
Out of the Shadows by Fay Maxwell, softback booklet published Fay Maxwell, price 12.00 incl p&p from www.fayandkay.co.uk
This 24-page colour booklet includes a brief history and technique of traditional shadow stitching. A selection of designs are shown for use in shadow stitching, applique and trapunto. Discover how simple patterns can be built up for effect.
The [...]
Knitted Lace of Estonia by Nancy Bush
Knitted Lace of Estonia by Nancy Bush, softback published byInterweave Press in the USA. Available in the UK, ISBN 978-1-5966-8053-1, price 16.99 from www.searchpress.com
I could not wait to get my hands on this book. I love knitted lace and this book explores the heirlooms that are the knitted lace of Estonia. It’s always a pleasure [...]