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Machine Embroidered Woodlands
by Alison Holt

Publisher Search Press
Edition Paperback

Learn how to create beautiful woodland pictures using various combinations of two simple machine stitches. Techniques and instructions are broken down into clear, colour step-by-step instructions, with many helpful photographs and a great range of inspirational pieces. Alison 'paints' her threads on to hand-coloured backgrounds, blending her stitches and achieving stunning results. The raised effects of the embroidery produce a beautiful three-dimensional look and her clever use of perspective is effective and easily achieved. This book covers everything, including the materials required; how to compose a picture from photographs that have inspired you; painting backgrounds; and all the basic stitch techniques you need to know.
Price: £9.99

The Encyclopedia of Machine Embroidery
by Val Holmes

Publisher Batsford
Edition Paperback

NEW IN PAPERBACKAn invaluable reference guide to the latest machine embroidery techniques, materials and equipment, all in handy A-Z format.Entries include correct tension settings, digitized motifs, enlarging patterns, fabric sculpture, gold thread, hand embroidery machines, interlaced machine stitches, lace techniques, multi-head machines, overlockers reverse stitching, smocking, understitching, whitework and many more.Embracing both free motion and computerised embroidery, this book contains all you need to know to make the most of your machine.
Price: £14.99

Raising the Surface with Machine Embroidery
by Maggie Grey

Publisher Batsford
Edition Paperback

Very strong bestselling title - new in paperback. A ground-breaking book when first published in 2003 it is now a classic for all those involved in the textile world. It features exciting, innovative and modern machine embroidery from one of the most accomplished writers on the subject.
Price: £14.99

Beginners Guide to Machine Embroidered Landscapes
by Alison Holt

Publisher Search Press
Edition Paperback

Beginners will enjoy experimenting with thread colours, and the size and direction of the stitches and will have great fun building up a range of exciting effects.The more experienced will find satisfaction in recreating an original scene - a colourful summer garden, a field of poppies or a quiet landscape.
Price: £8.95

Beginners Guide to Machine Embroidery
by Pamela Watts

Publisher Search Press
Edition Paperback

This fresh and original guide to creating unusual and beautiful embroideries offers a wealth of information, with easy-to-follow stitch samplers, projects and inspirational photographs of finished pieces.
Price: £8.95

Embroidery Machine Essentials: Quilting Techniques
by Linda Turner Griepentrog

Publisher David & Charles
Edition Paperback & CD-ROM

Quilting using an embroidery machine is a great way to finish quilts. The automated stitches of an embroidery machine and its ability to hold layers together make it perfect for quilting. The CD-ROM shows 12 complete projects, 20 exclusive designs and 80 bonus stitch variations.
Price: £14.99

Machine Embroidery on Paper
by Annette Bailey

Publisher David & Charles
Edition Paperback

Sewing and paper crafts combine to create an exciting technique that is rapidly gaining industry interest. A winning list of projects including cards, frames, sachets and boxes are among the 12 machine embroidered projects beautifully illustrated and explained in step-by-step detail. Scrapbookers and those interested in machine embroidery alike will appreciate: lessons in basic embroidery tools, tips for design selection and adding embroidery embellishments to paper; 20 original embroidery designs and instructions featured on an included CD; and use of multiple materials - embroidery embellishments to decorate paper and paper projects to add dimension to embroidery pieces.
Price: £15.99

Stitch, Dissolve, Distort: with Machine Embroidery
by Maggie Grey and Valerie Campbell-Harding

Publisher Batsford
Edition Hardback

The latest book from two of the world's bestselling textile authors, Maggie Grey and Val Campbell-Harding, looks at the new and exciting techniques to dissolve, melt and distort fabric, both before and after stitching. These techniques add texture, colour and depth to the work of all textile workers, embroiderers and quilters.
Price: £18.99

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