Machine Embroidered, The Art of Alison Holt, softback published by Search Press. ISBN 978-1-84448-345-7, price 17.99 available from www.searchpress.com
If you have ever been tempted by Alison Holts’ books on machine embroidery, but have not yet succumbed – here is a chance to own the essence of the Flowers, Woodlands and Landscapes books all rolled into [...]
Beginner’s Guide to Machine Embroidery by Pam Watts, softback published by Search Press. ISBN 978-0-85532-993-8, price 8.95 available from www.searchpress.com
This is a great little book for all budding machine embroidery enthusiasts. It has everything the beginner needs to know and enough to get you experimenting and progressing your work. This book briefly includes working with [...]
Creative Machine Embroidery by Linda Miller, softback published by AC Black. ISBN 978-1-4081-0398-2, price 15.99 from www.acblack.com
This is a textile handbook, one in a series from this reputable publisher. The instructions in this book are good and the production the same. Short yet interesting sections on many aspects of machine embroidery. It’s rather difficult to [...]
Asian-Inspired Machine Embroidery by Joan Elliott, softback published by Krause in the USA. Available in the UK, price 16.99 from www.davidandcharles.co.uk
Myriads of Asian inspired motifs from giant panda to maple leaves are found in this book. Discover how to use the motifs to create cards, banners, silk scarves, notebooks and so much more. The style [...]
Free & Easy Stitch Style by Poppy Treffry, softback published by D&C. ISBN 978-0-7153-3160-6, price 14.99 from www.davidandcharles.co.uk
If you like rough edges, uneven stitching and mismatched fabrics, this is the book for you. I find the projects a little too unfinished, but that’s not to say that you cannot neaten off your edges. I like [...]