Fun With Stitching by Fiona Goble, softback published by New Holland. ISBN 978-1-84773-752-6, price 12.99 available from www.newhollandpublishers.co.uk
This is just what it says it is – fun with stitching. Cute, whimsical and practical this will suit anyone who enjoys stitching and likes simple, effective motifs. Fiona Goble has successfully put together 35 useful sewing projects [...]
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Fun With Stitching by Fiona Goble
Di van Niekerk’s Roses
Di van Niekerk’s Roses in silk and organza ribbon, hardback published by Search Press. ISBN 978-1-84448-717-2, price 19.99 available from www.searchpress.com
Everything you need to know about silk rose embroidery. Detailed step by step instructions for every aspect plus good information on fabrics, transferring designs and more. The photography is clear and the instructions are easy [...]
Stumpwork by Kate Sinton
RSN Stumpwork by Kate Sinton, hardback, spiral bound, published by Search Press. ISBN 978-1-84448-586-4, price 10.99 available from www.searchpress.com
This book contains all you need to know about stumpwork including a brief history, the materials, framing, techniques, design, applique and stitches. The latter are shown in great detail with step by step photographs and clear instructions. [...]
Silk Shading by Sarah Homfray
RSN Silk Shading by Sarah Homfray, hardback, spiral bound published by Search Press. ISBN 978-1-84448-585-7, price 10.99 available from www.searchpress.com
I feel the front cover was an unfortunate choice as it does not reflect the more mature subjects for silk shading that are found in the inside of this book. The Magnolia, Floral Panels and details [...]
One Simple Stitch by Helen Stevens
One Simple Stitch by Helen M. Stevens, pdf ebook published by Rainbow Disks. ISBN 978-1-906314-21-7, price 14.00 available from www.rainbowdisks.com
Helen’s work is wonderful and here she shares her techniques with you and encourages you to embroider through images of her work and also videos which show the stitches and techniques in great detail. Helen states [...]