The Grape Grower by Lon Rombough, softback published by Chelsea Green Publishing. ISBN 978-1-8901-3282-8, price 35 US dollars/27.50 GBP available from www.bunchgrapes.com
This fabulous book is a testimony to the author’s four decades of growing grapes. Lon Rombough shares his unique and distinctive experience with you in this book. Lon takes you by the hand to [...]
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The Grape Grower by Lon Rombough
Jewellery Using Textile Techniques by Sarah Keay
Jewellery Using Textile Techniques by Sarah Keay, softback published by A&C Black. ISBN 978-1-4081-0107-0, price 16.99 from www.acblack.com
Textiles have become part and parcel of the jewellery maker’s techniques. This book takes a thorough look at materials and techniques. This is a good how-to books full of illustrations and ideas with a gallery of finished work [...]
Sweatshirt Remix by Debra Quartermain
Sweatshirt Remix by Debra Quartermain, softback published by Krause in the USA. Available in the UK from David and Charles. ISBN978-0-89689-645-1, price 15.99 from www.davidandcharles.co.uk
The styles in this book are very American and I would have doubted that this was a viable publication for the U.K. Debra restructures sweatshirts to fit and flatter. However, the [...]
Norwegian Handknits by Sue Flanders & Janine Kosel
Norwegian Handknits by Sue Flanders & Janine Kosel, hardback published by Voyageur Press in the USA. ISBN978-0-7603-3428-7, price 30 US dollars from www.voyageurpress.com
This is a handsome book in many respects. It features patterns adapted from the museum collection of the Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum. The authors were inspired by a ‘behind the scenes’ peek at the [...]
Making Trousers by David Page Coffin
Making Trousers by David Page Coffin, softback published by Apple Press. ISBN 978-1-8454-3344-4, price 9.99 available from www.apple-press.com
This is a handy reference guide to making trousers brought to you by former editor of the USA Threads magazine. It features tips for speed, ease of making and versatility. Learn how to make trousers that flatter your [...]