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Embroidered Jewellery
by Shirley Anne Sherris

Publisher Batsford
Edition Hardback

In this inspirational book, embroiderer and textile artist Shirley Anne Sherris reveals the secrets of her exquisite jewellery pieces, all created using hand and machine embroidery. Over 30 innovative techniques are explored, from invaluable technical information on how to calculate sizes to surface embellishment with beads and sequins. Ten projects are scattered throughout the book, including a pretty bracelet made from covered metal rings and an elegant floral necklace made from layered sheer fabrics. The author encourages the reader to develop their own creativity through experimentation and playing with materials and techniques.
Price: £18.99

Connecting Art to Stitch
by Sandra Meech

Publisher Batsford
Edition Hardback

This is the third book from international stitched textile artist and teacher Sandra Meech. Fine art skills and materials are explored through a structured series of short exercises that are specially designed to increase confidence and unlock creativity. Then the connection is made with fabrics, and stitched textile disciplines. 15 Art Classes feature simple sketching, working with acrylics to mixed media approaches, that include collage, painting on fabric, working with disperse transfer dyes, photography, and image transfer and will re-enforce how art and design translates into stitched textiles. Sewing techniques and stitch applications are reviewed and illustrated with stunning examples by the author and other leading textile artists. At all times the connection from art to stitch will be made, making this important link between contemporary art and creative stitched textiles.
Price: £18.99

The Art of Stitching on Metal
by Ann Parr

Publisher Search Press
Edition Hardback

Ann Parr's unique and awe-inspiring art of stitching on metal is showcased here, in this her first book. Her work ranges from jewellery to richly decorated boxes and panels, and represents a rare fusion of traditional and contemporary methods and design which cannot fail to excite and inspire. Appealing to multi-media artists, textile artists, embroiderers and indeed anyone with a love of beautiful, innovative works of art, this book is a treasure trove of ideas and inspiration. It contains twelve step-by-step projects and numerous stunning photographs of Ann's own pieces. Discover how to create fantastic effects on metal by heating it, treating it with bleach, vinegar and other corrosive household substances, and adding texture and colour through foiling, stamping, stencilling, embossing and more. The twelve projects featured throughout the book will allow you to make some gorgeous items of your own, including a beautiful pewter pendant, a colourful brooch, decorative panels to adorn your home, and a fabulous metal-woven doll.
Price: £19.99

Between the Sheets with Angelina
By Alysn Midgelow-Marsden

Publisher Art van Go
Edition Paperback

Our first collaboration with an artist to produce a self-published book. This 'workbook for fusible fibres' takes you through ideas, techniques & projects with detailed explanations and over 140 full colour photos. A real adventure with Angelina.
Price: £9.95

This Lust'rd Cloth
By Alysn Midgelow-Marsden

Publisher Art van Go
Edition Paperback

This new book from Alysn explains and illustrates loads of creative techniques with metals and metal meshes. It follows on from her exciting exhibition (at the Knitting and Stitching Shows in 2006) where metal was not just seen as an embellishment for textiles, but perhaps for the first time on such a scale, as a textile itself. Stitched, manipulated, embossed, distressed, transformed - the examples covered will inspire you to think about metal in a completely new way
Price: £9.99

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