The Oil Paint Colour Wheel Book by John Barber, softback published by Search Press. ISBN 978-1-84448-428-7, price 9.99 from www.searchpress.com
Following on from the success of the Acrylic colour wheel book, here is a companion book on oils. The useful, interactive colour wheel is on the front cover. There are step by step instructions inside for [...]
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Stencil Me In by Marthe Le Van
Stencil Me In by Marthe le Van, hardback, spiral-bound, published by Lark/Sterling Books in the USA. ISBN 978-1-60059-252-2, price 18.99 from www.thegmcgroup.com in the UK.
At first glance this might seem a bit pricey. However, you do get a few perks with this book in the shape of 28 stencils. The book features over 100 projects [...]
Colour on Cloth by Ruth Issett
Colour on Cloth by Ruth Issett, softback published by Anova/Batsford. ISBN 978-1-906388-34-8, price 14.99 from www.anovabooks.com
For anyone interested in dyeing fabric, this book is a must-have. Learn lots of techniques for dyeing cloth to achieve contemporary patterns. Ruth’s use of colour is renowned, although often a little too on the bright side for my taste. [...]
African Inspirations in Embroidery by Mary Sleigh
African Inspirations in Embroidery by Mary Sleigh, softback published by Batsford/Anova. ISBN 978-1-906388-32-4, price 14.99 from www.anovabooks.com
Anyone who loves African textiles (and who doesn’t?) will adore this book. The ideas are explored using dyeing, embroidery and mixed media and encompass all the wonderful colours of Africa. This tremendous book looks at recording ideas, pattern and [...]
Felting Fashion by Lizzie Houghton
Felting fashion by Lizzie Houghton, hardback published byBatsford/Anova. ISBN 978-1-906388-14-0, price 18.99 from www.anovabooks.com
This is a wonderful book full of inspiration and practical instructions for felt makers. Discover how to make your own clothes from felt. The designs in this book are a cut above what you usually see. There are detailed patterns and templates [...]