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Threadwork
by Effie Mitrofanis

Publisher: Sally Milner Publishing
Edition: Paperback

ISBN 13: 9781863514033

This is a book about creating sumptuous embellished surfaces made by: collaging rich colourful silks, transparent organza and ribbons stitching with embroidery threads and ribbons, knitting and other yarns, and adding further texture with raised embroidery, cords, metallic threads and beads. The method or process is to create an original soft textile by assembling layers of fabric as a background that is embellished with stitches, quilting, beads and cords. Within the 128 pages there are 28 amazing projects, all with full instructions for an exact reproduction, or ideas for using what is available, or combining techniques throughout the book to create a truly unique piece. Beautiful photography of finished pieces. A feast for the eyes and your creative spirit.

Price: £19.99

Bead Embroidery: The Complete Guide
by Jane Davids

Publisher David & Charles
Edition Hardback

This comprehensive guide helps embroidery enthusiasts transform ordinary to extraordinary in a few easy steps. Bead Embroidery: The Complete Guide marries the popular crafts of embroidery and beading to create beautiful special pieces. The book features 20 projects, complete with 200 colour illustrations that use bead embroidery stitches with a variety of materials. The selection of quick and easy embellishments and more advanced techniques include adding fringe to a pillow, creating a coin purse, Christmas ornament, sachet pillow and more. A reference guide covers all the stitches described in the book and a gallery with work by other award-winning bead artists provides additional inspiration.
Price: £20.99

Textile Surface Decoration: Silk and Velvet
by Margo Singer

Publisher A & C Black
Edition Paperback

Textile Surface Decoration: Silk and Velvet looks at different ways of decorating silks and velvets, introducing methods such as ikat, direct painting, block printing and stencilling, embroidery, needlefelting, foiling, dip dyeing and transfer dyeing.The book includes a brief history of various materials and then covers the practical requirements and techniques for surface decoration, including examples from around the world, as well as a series of projects for items you can make using decorated textiles.
Price: £14.99

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