Stitchopedia by Helen Winthorpe-Kendrick, hardback, spiral-bound published by A& C Black. ISBN 978-1-4081-1998-3, price 19.99 from www.acblack.com
This book makes a big claim to be ‘the only embroidery reference you’ll ever need’. I love the images of embroidery at the beginning – very inspiring. It’s nicely laid out, a bit on the boring side but easy [...]
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Stitchopedia by Helen Winthorpe-Kendrick
Heirloom Embroidery by Jan Constantine
Heirloom Embroidery by Jan Constantine, hardback published by Jacqui Small. ISBN 978-1-906417-03-1, price 18.99 from www.aurumpress.co.uk
Delightful projects with effective embroidery fill the pages of this well-photographed book. The projects are ones I am sure you will want to make. There are ideas for many occasions and you’ll probably find your own ideas being triggered too [...]
The Art & Embroidery of Jane Hall
The Art & Embroidery of Jane Hall, softback published by Search Press. ISBN 978-1-84448-484-3, price 15.00 from www.searchpress.com
I found this book most interesting for the way n which Jane approachers her work. The glimpses of sketchbooks and storyboards is precious. This will be of great interest to other textile designers and students. To learn how [...]
A-Z of Crewel Embroidery
A-Z of Crewel Embroidery, softback, spiral bound, published by Country Bumpkin in Australia. Available in the UK, ISBN 978-0-9750-9203-3, price 17.99 from www.searchpress.com
I love A-Z books, and this is part of a popular series. An A-Z suggests a comprehensive volume and at first glance, this book might appear too small to be that. However, it [...]
Drawn Thread Embroidery by Patricia Bage
Drawn Thread Embroidery by Patricia Bage, softback published by Search Press. ISBN 978-1-84448-242-9, price 8.99 from www.searchpress.com
If ever a book could persuade me to try drawn thread embroidery – this is it. Temptation indeed. I’m already searching the net for the materials. Patricia tells you all you need to know to create exquisite embroideries in [...]