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Stump Work Faces by Fay Maxwell

Stump Work Faces by Fay Maxwell, softback booklet published by Fay Maxwell. Price 7.00 incl. p&p from www.fayandkay.co.uk
This small, A5, 16-page booklet shows 10 faces with a demonstration on how to create a face in stump work. Tips on how to develop a character and ideas for hair and hats make an interesting booklet.

Burning and Slashing by Fay Maxwell

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 [...]

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. 
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