Textile arts and artworks Books

Book SynopsisThe pleasures to be had from slowing down can be many, with connections to sustainability, simplicity, reflection, and tuning into traditional and other multicultural textile traditions. Slow Stitch is a much-needed guide to adopting a less-is-more approach, valuing quality over quantity, and bringing a meaningful and thoughtful approach to textile practice. Claire Wellesley-Smith introduces a range of ways in which you can slow your textile work down, including: Using simple techniques inspired by traditional practice (including hand-stitch rhythms) Reusing and re-inventing materials (reuse even old textile projects) Limiting your equipment Mending revisited (practical and decorative techniques) Project ideas and resources that help towards making a more sustainable textile practice Richly illustrated throughout, and showcasing work from the best textile artists who work in this way, this is a truly inspirational book for those looking to reconnect with their craft and to find a new way of working.Trade Review‘Slow Stitch offers inspiration—not only for our stitching but also for our minds.’ Spin Off (US)

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Book SynopsisTrade Review'This amazing book is a wonderful resource for designers and costume makers, or those interested in the history of fashion ... the clear and detailed illustrations together with an illustrated glossary of technical terms make it an indispensable reference for fashion students' - Sewing World

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Book SynopsisThe artist Celia Pym lives in London and has been exploring damage and repair in textiles since 2007. Working with garments that belong to individuals as well as items in museum archives, she has broad experience with stories of damage, from moth holes to accidents with fire. Textile language crops up in the body: mending language works on the body as well as on garments. We describe the body as mending after illness or injury – ‘I’m on the mend,’ someone might say if they’re feeling better. You might hear a doctor or nurse describe a broken bone as ‘mending well’, or broken bones are often described as knitting back together as the break heals. Pym is interested in exploring the varied evidence of damage, and how repair draws attention to the places where garments and cloth wear down and grow thin. These personal tales document the intimate damage caused to clothing by everyday use and the parallels with the consequent wear and tear on the body. Mending work builds on what is left behind. It’s not replacing, or remaking, or cutting apart and putting back together, instead it is slow work that makes things better. It conjures an unhurried recovery or change. In textiles, the act of mending wear-and-tear, thinning cloth or accidental damage builds on what already exists, anchoring threads and yarn into the robust healthy fabric and filling in the holes or reinforcing the areas that are weak. ‘Darning is small acts of care,’ she says, ‘and paying close attention.’ Trade Review'Celia Pym sees touch as an act of tenderness, whether that’s mending clothes or caring for others. Mending clothes that once belonged to someone you loved can take on a different significance. “It used to sit on the skin of someone you loved, it’s like a diffused kind of touch,” says Celia. “Touch isn’t only through your hands – your skin is your biggest organ – and clothing will take on the shape and the smell of someone and become an evocative reminder of the owner.” In her book, Celia tells the story of ten special items she’s mended. One that really illustrates the connection of touch to memory: “I mended my mother’s childhood sweater that my brother also wore – it was so small I couldn’t imagine my mother ever wearing it, but I could picture struggling to hold my brother when he was one and I was three,” she recalls. “The tactility of the sweater really conjured up that memory.”' Katie Antoniou, The Simple Things; Pym has been exploring mending since 2007 and has extensive experience of repairing small holes at heels, elbows and inside pockets, as well as working on more dramatic damage, whether it be from water, animals or moths. For Pym, the greater the damage, the better. Pym studied sculpture at Harvard and has an MA in constructed textiles from the Royal College of Art. She was a finalist in the Woman's Hour Craft Prize (2017) and Loewe Craft Prize (2017). Her work has been exhibited internationally, including at the Nouveau Muse National de Monaco and the Textile Arts Centre, New York and the Curator's Cube in Tokyo.' Toast Magazine; 'Pym acknowledges that in the process of mending she is, in fact, mending more than just the garment. The process enables people to approach her for advice and also to talk candidly about the meaning implied in restoring a treasured piece of clothing. Sometimes, the garment will have been the property of a loved one who has died, so repairing it, she says, enables the relationship to continue. The act of mending artfully is a form of caring and memorialisation.' Janet McKenzie, Studio InternationalTable of ContentsIntroduction Stories Roly’s Sweater Elizabeth’s Cardigan Hope’s Sweater The Norwegian Sweater Bill’s Sweater The Gold Cape Lara and Lolu’s backpacks Siri’s Sweater Vivien Leigh’s Suit Freddie’s Family Rugs

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Book SynopsisA detailed study of Tudor textiles, highlighting their extravagant beauty and their impact on the royal court, fashion, and taste.Trade Review“The book shines the most when it presents new and exciting research into surviving pieces such as the Bacton Altar Cloth. Non-specialist readers will find the material they encounter very thorough and will leave with a better understanding of the role of textiles in the Tudor courts, and those who are specialists will still find this a useful guide to the major topics in this area of study.”—Sarah A. Bendall, Parergon (Journal of the Australian and New Zealand Association for Medieval and Early Modern Studies)“Altogether there is so much to recommend this book: Eleri Lynn has carved an immensely enjoyable read out of her impressive, holistic survey of the Tudor period and its love affair with textiles.”—Embroidery magazine“If you’re a history lover, an enthusiast for historical textiles, if you are curious about the Tudor period and the royalty and palaces from that era, if you’re into art history—you’ll love this book!”—Mary Corbet, Needle ’n Thread magazine“[F]ull of detail and evidence that may not have been drawn together in a book before.”—HALI magazine“Deftly told [and] nicely illustrated.”—Fisun Güner, Art Quarterly“Dress expert Eleri Lynn’s lavishly illustrated volume Tudor Textiles shines a light on the dazzling beauty and extravagance of court fashion and decor. In raiding the sumptuous Tudor royal wardrobe, Lynn has uncovered some real gems.”—Tracy Borman, BBC History Magazine, “Best Books of 2020”“Eleri Lynn’s sumptuous new book and her careful and wide-ranging research offer the reader a glimpse of this vibrant, colourful world.”—Maria Hayward, Burlington Magazine

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Book SynopsisExtensively illustrated, this is the first accessible publication on the history of tapestry in over two decades. Woven with dazzling images from history, mythology and the natural world, and breath-taking in their craftsmanship, tapestries were among the most valuable and high-status works of art available in Europe from the medieval period to the end of the eighteenth century. Over 600 historic examples hang in National Trust properties in England and Wales – the largest collection in the UK. This beautifully illustrated study by tapestry expert Helen Wyld, in association with the National Trust, offers new insights into these works, from the complex themes embedded in their imagery, to long-forgotten practices of sacred significance and ritual use. The range of historical, mythological and pastoral themes that recur across the centuries is explored, while the importance of the ‘revival’ of tapestry from the late nineteenth century is considered in detail for the first time. Although focussed on the National Trust’s collection, this book offers a fresh perspective on the history of tapestry across Europe. Both the tapestry specialist and the keen art-history enthusiast can find a wealth of information here about woven wall hangings and furnishings, including methods of production, purchase and distribution, evolving techniques and technologies, the changing trends of subject matter across time, and how tapestries have been collected, used and displayed in British country houses across the centuries.Trade ReviewExamines the subject in technical and art historical terms and is profusely illustrated with images that convey the diversity and appeal of these remarkable - and sometimes undervalued - works of art. * Country Life *The book will be enlightening for any country-house buff and decorator who wants to know more about the historic tapestries they encounter in English country houses. It will also be an essential reference for historians of English visual culture, providing a fascinating account of the rise and fall and rise again of tapestry as an art form in its own right and as a medium of traditional splendour. -- Tom Campbell, Director of the Fine Art Museum of San FranciscoThis beautifully illustrated book looks at how tapestries were made, how they were used as political tools and how they came into and out of fashion. [...] it’s a fascinating look at an art form that doesn’t get the same attention as paintings. -- Tabish Khan * FAD Magazine *Table of ContentsAcknowledgements Introduction Tapestry Technique I: Art and Industry II: Ritual and Presence III: The Woven Image IV: Tapestry and History Appendix: Makers' Marks Notes Bibliography Picture Credits Index

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Book SynopsisLearn the satisfying, on-trend craft of macrame with this accessible reference featuring guides to fibers, supplies, and knots, as well as 12 step-by-step projects. Whether you’re a beginner to soft crafts, looking to try a new craft, hoping to improve upon your existing macrame techniques, a DIYer, or just in search of a beautiful coffee table book, Sweet Home Macrame: A Beginner's Guide to Macrame offers the instruction and inspiration you need to succeed, as well as gorgeous eye candy!Top Etsy seller Casey Alberti is the founder of Sweet Home Alberti, a small business selling macrame items and knotting lessons. In this complete guide to working with macrame, Alberti shares her techniques and showcases her fresh, vibrant macrame art.Learn about:   The supplies you’ll need for macrame, including cord and rope How to make the most common knots,

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Book SynopsisA notecard set celebrating the extraordinary post-war textile artist Ayako Miyawaki. This all-occasion notecard set contains twelve of her most stunning applique works inspired by cooking and gardening. This captivating notecard set features the work of Japanese applique artist Ayako Miyawaki, who emerged after WWII determined to make art. Using scraps of handwoven cloth from around her house, she elevated everyday objects—just pulled garlic, a crab to be cooked for dinner—into stunning stunning textile art.

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Book SynopsisEdinburgh Weavers was one of the most important textile companies of the twentieth century. Alastair Morton, visionary art director of the company, commissioned a remarkable series of textiles from leading British artists, including Ben Nicholson, Barbara Hepworth and Elisabeth Frink, as well artist-designers, such as Marion Dorn, Ashley Havinden and Lucienne Day. Morton was also a gifted artist, textile designer and weaver in his own right. This long overdue study traces his wide-ranging career and records the history of Edinburgh Weavers and the glorious textiles it produced. Drawing on the V&A's extensive archive this impressive book features over 300 images of artists' textiles unparalleled in quality and scope and is an invaluable resource.

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Book SynopsisA seasonal collection of quilts inspired by life in the countryside. With 20 new projects that are suitable for a range of skill levels and include 12 large quilts and 8 smaller items, which can be customized to suit your own décor.Highly Commended for Best Sewing Book in the Creative Book Awards 2025Selected for its warm, inviting approach to traditional quilting with a modern twist inspiring readers to create beautiful, heirloom-quality quilts with confidence and creativity.'A brand new collection of quilts and projects from one of the most recognizable and best-loved quilt designers in the UK. These inspiring designs, photographed in beautiful rural locations, reflect the changing seasons and beauty of the British countryside. Each of the four chapters features inspirational lifestyle photography showing the quilts in beautifully styled settings.For all skill levels from beginner to advanced, the book includes the guidance and practical knowledge you need to begin quilting successfully. The 12 large quilts and 8 smaller projects and accessories can also be made in alternative colours and fabrics to fit your own style, making them enormously versatile.This is the book for any quilter and lover of country style.

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Book SynopsisAn illustrated reassessment of the life of the 20th century fabric artist-weaver Mariette Rousseau-Vermette and her celebrated large-scale tapestries.

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Book SynopsisUncovers the extraordinary breadth of designer Mariano Fortuny, including and beyond his fashion output, alongside the personal and political catalysts that inspired himTrade Review“This biography teases out the common themes in his many endeavours.”—Apollo

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Book SynopsisThe autobiography of influential tapestry weaver Archie Brennan!Table of ContentsContents Preface Introduction: Continuing Traditions 1. The Drawing Series 2. At a Window Series 3. Discovering Tapestry 4. The Origin of the Copper Pipe Loom 5. “My Victorian Aunt: What She Really Knew” 6. The Space Between the Warps 7. Dear Penelope or In Praise of the Unknown Weaver 8. Australia and Papua New Guinea 9. Horror Vacui 10. A Few Thoughts on Technique and Design 11. Did You Remember to Feed the Cat? or Seeing a Purpose for Tapestry Today 12. Historical Reconstruction Series 13. Hawaii 14. The Earth Awaits, Dersu Uzala, 2nd Series 15. “Once Upon a Time” Princess Ka’iulani, Hawaii 1993 16. American Gotham 17. “Teaching Tapestry in North America” 18. AND BEYOND: Archie Brennan through the Eyes of Contemporary Tapestry Weavers Who Worked and Studied with Him Gallery of Tapestries by Archie Brennan

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Book SynopsisCelebrating the fashion behind the ever-evolving, dreamy counter-cultural motif. From hippy to hipster, this spirited style bible is an intoxicating survey of tie-dye, featuring high-fashion photographs as well as archival photographs of style icons throughout its trippy history to its contemporary revival. Seen in fashion and interiors, dressed up or dressed down, associated with high or counter cultures, tie-dye has had multiple fashion and cultural incarnations, and now, tie-dye is everywhere—in fashion, music, design, interiors, and art.  Tie Dye presents a lush and vibrant kaleidoscope of contemporary photography, as well as highlights of cultural and style icons in tie-dye looks from the ’60s to now, celebrating its cultural evolutions, from Woodstock to the catwalk. With fashion-forwardness, cool-factor, and rich cultural references, Tie Dye is

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Book SynopsisAn outstanding and comprehensive contribution to the history of Tartan. TelegraphFeaturing new insights and an additional chapter on masculinities, this updated edition of Tartan revitalizes discussions about the fabric's traditional, sentimental Highland origins and its deliberate subversion by contemporary designers. Tartan's history has made it uniquely capable of expressing both conformity and subversion, tradition and innovation. Through positioning tartan within broader philosophical, political and cultural contexts, from the tartan-clad Highland regiments and Queen Victoria's royal endorsement, to the fabric's influence on Westwood and McQueen and a generation of Japanese designers such as Watanabe and Takahashi, Jonathan Faiers traces tartan''s development from clanship to contemporary fashion and its enormous domestic and global impact.Beautifully illustrated and weaving together a story out of history, art, music, film and fashion, <Trade ReviewAn outstanding and comprehensive contribution to the history of Tartan. * Telegraph *Intriguing study ... mixes the serious with the saucy. * International Herald Tribune *A rare treat; a readable, enjoyable academic text. * Selvedge *Stunning! * Janice Forsyth, BBC Scotland *A great alternative to the numerous clan reference guides that abound in tourist traps up and down the country. * Scotsman Magazine *Comprehensive ... wonderfully eclectic. * New Humanist *This is a fascinating and thought-provoking book that is guaranteed to make the reader consider tartan from new perspectives. * Textile: The Journal of Cloth and Culture *Highly attractive ... fascinating ... A treasure trove of Tartan. * Military Illustrated *Faiers explores the cultural significance and surrounding connotations of tartan while conducting a comprehensive deconstruction of the fabric and its place and development throughout history from clanship to contemporary fashion. * Ali McCulloch, Precious McBane *Having read the book one becomes aware of tartan's extraordinary versatility, its possibilities as both a radical and traditional material, and the local and global contexts within which it operates. * Juliette MacDonald, Textile *This is a huge text book that would be great for anyone wanting to learn everything there is to know on the subject. * Cut Out and Keep blog *A great variety of illustrations of tartan fabrics as they appear in period portraits, fashion designers' collections, products, cartoons, stage, and film complement this thoroughly researched, annotated volume that should interest experts and general readers alike. Recommended. * CHOICE *A beautifully illustrated story ... history, art, music, film and fashion, Tartan contains everything you ever wanted to know about the most radical and traditional of fabrics. * Crafts *The book of choice for intelligent fashionistas this winter. * Selvedge *Tartan is not only for dedicated aficionados, but for everyone curious about its chequered past. Faiers unravels a wonderfully engaging and kaleidoscopic view of this high-impact Scottish cloth, and surprises us by unravelling how tartan continues to inspire and permeate contemporary visual cultures. * Alexandra Palmer, Royal Ontario Museum, Canada *This beautifully illustrated book is a fantastic resource for anyone wishing to understand Tartan's traditional and rebellious history, from its Scottish roots to its radical reinterpretation by designers including McQueen, Westwood, and Comme des Garçons. Tartan is a must-have book for any fashion or textile student. * Andrew Groves, University of Westminster, UK *Faiers offers the most in-depth exploration of tartan’s entanglements with fashion and popular culture to date, teasing out the contradictions in its multifarious iterations of clan, cause, and contention. Tartan unravels the myths but the romance remains intact. * Cynthia Cooper, McCord Museum, Canada *Table of ContentsPreface Introduction Part I: Tartan and History 1. Technical Construction: Sett, Weave, Colour 2. Early Appearances 3. Fragments and Fabrication Part II: Tartan and Dress 4. Transforming Tartan 5. Regulation Tartan 6. Erogenous Zones 7. Tartan Toffs Part III: Tartan’s Embrace 8. Balmoralization 9. Tartan, the Grid and Modernity 10. Supernatural Tartan 11. Colonization 12. Tartan’s Translation 13. Tartan Undecided Tartan Timeline Notes Bibliography Acknowledgements Illustration Credits Index

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Book SynopsisTake up your all-access pass to one of the most dynamic areas of the international fashion industry. Lavishly illustrated and packed with industry insights, The Fashion Show is the must-have guide to showing off a collection.You will learn about: The context of the fashion show and its significance for brands, designers, journalists and others working in the fashion industry; How a fashion show is produced, everything from agreeing a vision to casting the models to setting up backstage; What happens on show day, and how to use the impact of your show.Future fashion designers, fashion marketers, fashion managers, fashion PRs and creative practitioners looking to learn more about this fascinating part of the industry, you are cordially invited to join Gill Stark in the front row of The Fashion Show.Trade ReviewGill Stark has proffered a rather fascinating read for almost any fashion reader… this is a book that has something to offer even the most jaded fashion reader. * NY Journal of Books *Perfect for upcoming fashion designers, [this] is an absolute must if you want to gain more insight into the industry. * London Runway *Table of ContentsIntroduction Chapter 1: The Evolution of the fashion show Chapter 2: Contemporary contexts of the fashion show Chapter 3: Marketing and communications Chapter 4: Creating a spectacle: planning a fashion show Chapter 5: Show day Chapter 6: After the show The future of the fashion show Bibliography Acknowledgements Index

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Book SynopsisWearable prints are not only a decorative art form but also the product of a range of complex industrial processes and an economically important commodity. But when did textile printing originate, and how can we identify the fabrics, inks, dyes, and printing processes used on surviving historical examples?In Wearable Prints, 1760-1860, author Susan Greene surveys the history of wearable printed fabrics, which reaches back into the earliest days of the discovery of the delights of selectively patterned cloth and is firmly interwoven with the Industrial Revolution. The bulk of the book is devoted to the process of printing and dyeing. Greene brings together evidence from period publications and manuscripts, extant period garments and quilts, and scholarship on eighteenth- and nineteenth-century chemistry and technology. Making the text come alive, Greene includes some 1600 full-color images, including a plentiful array of textile samples.Wearable Prints, 1760-1860 is a convenient encyclopedic guide, written in plain language accessible to even the most casual reader. Historians, students, costumers, quilters, designers, curators, and collectors will find it an essential resource.

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Book SynopsisHow Bearden?s landmark quilt exemplifies his complex art and rich legacyRomare Bearden?s (1911?88) Patchwork Quilt (1970) is a monumental collage that proves the artist?s mastery of his signature medium. Acquired by the Museum of Modern Art the year it was made, the work has become a landmark in Bearden?s career. But his path to creating it, to embracing collage, and to making work that addresses the specifics of Black life in America in ways that are both specific and broadly accessible, was a long one. Bearden?s early career is characterized by broad experimentation with materials and visual styles, as well as major life events that led away from a visual arts practice. In this latest volume of the MoMA One on One series, curator Esther Adler explores Bearden?s search for his artistic voice, illustrated by the breadth of different works in the museum?s collection. A close reading of Patchwork Quilt, its sources and materiality, further emphasize the artist?s unwavering commitment to both his art and community, a combination that has led to his centrality in mid-20th century art.

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Book SynopsisIn this fun and practical introduction to patchwork and quilting, well-known TV personality Sarah Payne leads you through a series of techniques to build up your skills. Each chapter includes a number of different-sized step-by-step projects, including quilts, cushions, tote bags and table runners. Sarah discusses different shapes (squares, circles, triangles) and different techniques (appliqué, piecing blocks and curved piecing) in turn. She also includes information on basting, layering, quilting and binding, as well as pre-cuts. Filled with guidance and helpful tips and tricks, this book will equip you with all you need to know to get started on your quilting adventure. Put your skills into practice and at the same time create beautiful projects to keep or give as gifts.Trade ReviewA really useful book that takes you through what you will need to get started on patchwork projects. It teaches patchwork skills through projects which are well illustrated with plenty of ‘tips’ to help you on the way. The book is mainly suitable for beginners, but anyone interested in patchwork would find it a worthwhile addition to their library. -- Barbara Allan * Customer review *I am new to quilting and found this book an excellent starting point. It clearly covers the basics of tools, fabrics, techniques, hand or machine sewing and even how to choose colours that complement each other for a lovely project. I really like the way this book leads you through all the quilting projects, with lots of colour photos showing step by step what your project should look like! There are 15 lessons and each lesson makes a new project, starting with a straight forward bag made up of squares and progressing and introducing more complex shapes. I think this is a perfect book for anyone wanting to have a go at quilting. I can't wait to make a start on my first quilting project. -- Lorna Cox * Customer review *This is an excellent book to teach all the basics of quilting, especially if you don’t attend a class. Instructions are clear and well laid out, with helpful pictures throughout. Sarah takes the quilter through choosing equipment and fabric to building up skills gradually as you go through the book. There’s also plenty to interest a more experienced quilter, for instance the instructions on the various methods for making flying geese are brilliant.There’s a good range of different sized projects to make and a couple of fun ways to use up scraps. A really great introduction to patchwork. -- Anna Wheal * Customer review *Sarah Payne's Quilt School is a must have book for those wanting to start patchwork and quilting. She starts at the beginning and covers the essential tools - not forgetting to mention that fabric scissors should only ever be used for fabric! She guides the reader through the basics, with clear pictures showing the techniques for cutting accurately, sewing with a machine or by hand and pressing. The projects are well thought out, with clear instructions, aided by clear photographs. Each project is presented in the form of a lesson, and includes tips to help you improve your technique. There are very clear examples of different methods for creating flying geese units, how to create a flanged border, bordered binding and flanged binding. One aspect that I particularly like in this book is the double spread about the disappearing 9 patch; it shows how different the block looks in the final layout, when different colour combinations are used. If this were not enough, the book contains a section for using the scraps that the reader will have left over after finishing the other projects in this book. This is a genius addition, as patchwork and quilting will produce a plethora of scraps! Sarah Payne is my kind of quilter - finding ways to make things easier on the quilter. This book should be on the bookshelf of everyone who wants to start or improve patchwork and quilting. It would not be out of place on the bookshelf of more advanced quilters, as it contains ideas and techniques (especially for binding) that I've not seen before. -- Christine Hutchins * Customer review *This is an excellent book for anyone new to patchwork and quilting, or for anyone looking for inspiration and new ideas. The instructions are clearly explained in step by step description and photos, with lots of top tips included. I've made a start on the cover quilt as it's a fantastic project that will help me to use up my scraps. I'd highly recommend this book. -- Sazzie Jessop * Customer review *I'm a great fan of Sarah Payne, she's a great teacher so I was looking forward to this book. I had wondered whether it would be too basic, I'm not an expert, but equally not a beginner quilter, but was not disappointed at all. A beginner would find it extremely helpful, but there's plenty in it to interest those of us who are past that stage. The illustrations are photos not drawings and I find that much clearer to follow. For each technique there's a project, ranging from bags, cushions, quilts and more. Sarah also explains how to use rulers and acrylic templates for cutting and there's also a bit which tells you what you can cut from a fat quarter of fabric, very useful! A lovely book to look through but also a very useful book too! Would definitely recommend! -- Linda Jesuadian * Customer review *I just love this book. It's suitable for beginners and beyond, something for everyone. Well set out with beautiful colour photographs to go alongside the writing. Very easy instructions for all the projects. I am certainly going to make the circles quilt. I would recommend this book to any sewer/quilter. -- Bev Hackleton * Customer review *Sarah Payne's lovely book leads you through the very beginning, the tools you will need, fabric wadding, thread, right through to caring for your completed projects, with lots of things to make in between. It is very well illustrated with lots of nice, clear photographs, including plenty of close ups. Much clearer than diagrams, I find. Whilst this book is suitable for beginners, it will also grow with you so that you don't outgrow it too quickly. -- Pat Darlington * Customer review *An introduction to patchwork and quilting especially suitable for beginners. The introduction covers equipment, technical terms and rotary cutting. The designs begin with squares (a simple tote bag), but progress to real projects. A shoulder bag with Flying Geese blocks and a quilt with several alternative layouts and interesting borders are introduced early. The final objects are a delightful elephant cushion and a scrap quilt using all the leftover pieces. The final section gives clear advice on hand and machine quilting, binding, labelling and caring for the quilts. There are excellent photos and instructions throughout. It is my Book of the Month. * British Patchwork & Quilting *I recently got the opportunity to get a look at Sarah Payne’s Quilt School: New ways to start patchwork and quilting. I have really enjoyed looking through this book and it even inspired me to make a table runner! With the holidays coming upon us I feel this book is perfect for anyone who wants to make some beautiful gifts that will not take weeks to make. The book is set up with good introduction information for anyone interested in starting to quilt and it also has information that can likely be helpful to people who are already familiar with patchwork and quilting. The pictures are wonderful and detailed. In her Introduction she illustrates various tools and materials as well as basic techniques. Then with the different Lessons there is additional material that speaks to those particular lessons. The lessons are broken down into types patchwork and quilting. There is a section on Squares, Triangles, Circles and then just basic scrap projects. In the section on squares the first project is a shopping bag which I love. Who doesn’t need more shopping bags! Throughout this section there are several projects that are generally quick and easy. She also presents a beautiful and simple approach to the disappearing none-patch quilt which is really fun. She has many beautiful photos that take you through what different layouts will produce. I am going to have to play with that on my next project. She moves on to triangles and, again, there are numerous wonderful photos of different projects. There is a little quilted purse, a pillow, a wall hanging, a quilt and then this little placemat that spoke to me. While I have quilted for decades I am no expert and generally have used paper patterns. I have never utilized a ruler to make 60 degree triangles! I am sure everyone else knew this but I was excited. I even used that trick on a construction project I was working on! I changed her suggestion for size to accommodate a piece of furniture I have. I made mine narrower and longer. Then I hand quilted with black in my very simple primitive hand quilting style. With her section on circles she has that classic Drunkard’s path, which I always have loved. She provides a pillow pattern which is nice if someone wants to try simple circles. She demonstrates different ways to sew circles, with applique or sewing in, and has a beautiful circle quilt out of batiks. The last section is about scrap use and there is a wonderful scrap quilt, also pictured on the cover of the book. I love the elephant, which appears in many pictures throughout Payne’s work. Overall I really enjoyed this book and found many fun and simple projects that have inspired me. I really think there is a little something for everyone in this book. There are quilted items someone can make in one day or items that may test your skills and teach you something new! -- Julie Rogers * Mr X Stitch *This bright and colourful book is an ideal introduction for those starting out on their patchwork and quilting journey. The essentials about tools, fabrics and basic techniques are covered in the introduction. This is followed by sections on Squares, Triangles, Circles, and Beautiful Scraps. Guidance for layering, quilting and binding are given at the end of the book. Within each section there are a number of ‘Lessons’, which present instructions for a variety of projects that build on your skills – some of the patterns can be varied to use differentsized blocks or pre-cut fabrics. Handy tips to achieve the best results are scattered throughout. A range of construction methods are also introduced in projects that include bags, cushions, runners and wallhangings as well as full-size quilts. * The Quilter *In Sarah Payne's Quilt School (RRP £12.99), the well-known TV personality leads readers through a series of techniques to build up their skills. Each chapter has step-by-step projects for a range of items including cushions, tote bags and table runners. The author also discusses a variety of different shapes and methods. * Craft Focus *I have been watching Sarah Payne on TV for quite a while and love her zest for all things stitchy. So, when I heard that she had written a book I was very excited. Ms Payne has not disappointed me. From beginner to advanced sewist, everyone will take something from this book, whether it be a new skill or a fabulous idea. The book is sectioned in 'lessons'. So from beginning to end, each project introduces a new skill. With simple language, easy instructions that are in written and visual format and brilliant hints and tips, there is no reason why you would not get a professional finish to your very usable project. Quilts, bags, runners and cushions are all included, and each step is easy to follow. The bright glossy pages showcase the projects and the colours 'pop' giving you so much inspiration and they will definitely boost your creativity and imagination. I loved this book, it has a wealth of information of fabric, fat quarters, thread and gives expert advice on what you will need for your sewing journey. -- Tracy Shephard * Amazon *Table of ContentsIntroduction 6 Materials and tools 8 Basic techniques 20 Squares 26 Lesson 1: Simply squares shopping bag 28 Lesson 2: French braid table runner 32 Lesson 3: Turned four-patch bed runner 36 Lesson 4: Disappearing nine patch quilt 40 Lesson 5: Snowball pillowcase 44 Triangles 47 Lesson 6: Half square triangle bedspread 50 Lesson 7: Jacob’s ladder quilt 56 Lesson 8: Ohio star cushion cover 62 Lesson 9: Flying south for the winter wall hanging 72 Lesson 10: Quilted handbag 76 Lesson 11: Placemats 82 Circles 86 Lesson 12: Drunkard’s path large cushion cover 90 Lesson 13: Circles quilt 95 Beautiful scraps 98 Lesson 14: Elephant cushion 100 Lesson 15: Quick strip quilt 106 Layering 108 Quilting 110 Binding 119 Labelling and caring for your quilt 124 Conclusion 126 Resources 127 Index 128

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Book SynopsisAlysn Midgelow-Marsden shows how to use both textile-based and mixed media techniques to create beautiful artworks using metal in the form of shim, foil and woven fabric alongside many other materials. She shares her expertise in an inspiring variety of techniques from free machine stitching to gilding, embossing, needle felting, beading, printing, appliqué, making stitched foil fabric and using dry decal transfer images. There are seven beautiful projects to inspire and instruct textile artists everywhere, including a lampshade, bauble pods, decorative panels and a tablet cover. Artists can take inspiration from the individual surfaces that make up the pieces, the completed projects, and from the developments from each project, which have full, instructive captions. This is an invaluable resource for textile artists looking for new and beautiful ideas. This book was previously published as part of the Textile Artist series.Trade ReviewDiscover how to use textile-based and mixed media techniques to create beautiful artworks, using metal and woven fabric alongside many other materials. There are seven projects to inspire and instruct textile artists everywhere, all with full instructive captions. It's an invaluable resource for textile artists looking for new ideas. * Machine Knitting Monthly *Issue March/April Metal is not an obvious companion for cloth but for those looking for a new challenge, Alysn Midgelow-Marsden reveals how to combine fibres and stitch with various forms of metal, using both textile and mixed media techniques, from free machine stitching to gilding, embossing, needle felting, beading, printing, appliqué, making stitched foil fabric and using dry decal transfer images in seven projects. * Embroidery *Feb 14 This book is worth the price for the beautiful colour photography alone! The author obviously loves metallic surfaces and produces some incredible pieces, using a wide variety of materials. The chapter on materials is very detailed and extensive; such can be new or re-cycled items ie sweet wrappers, coverings from champagne bottles ( of course, why did I throw away the last batch), drink cans and take-away food containers. Some metals are also woven which are very useful in designs. The “Key Points” section is a lesson in itself, with the warning of having a practise before starting a project. Once familiar with materials you just need to be inspired and sew! The first project is based on pomanders. There is a comprehensive equipment list then clear, step by step instructions with enhancing pictures. The original design is extended, showing how one basic idea can grow. The author finds inspiration from nature and historical embroideries held by our Guild. To all those who wish to extend their range and let loose their creative side this book is a must. * Merseyside Embroiderer's Guild (megonline.co.uk) *Feb/Mar 14 This is an exciting new book from Alysn which takes embroidery with metals to a higher level. The first chapter deals comprehensively with suggested materials and then seven separate and varied projects follow, each covering different methods and techniques. The book is fully illustrated in colour and each project has detailed step-by-step instructions, with suggestions from Alysn on expanding the theme further. An experienced textile artist would enjoy the challenge of developing their work using the ideas and inspiration presented. * East Kent Embroiderer's Guild *Mar 14 Alysn Midgelow-Marsden explores a variety of mixed media techniques with metal backgrounds and uses stitch to embellish and decorate. There are seven projects adopting a variety of techniques, from dry needle-felting to stencilling and stitching and all are united in some way by the use of metal in the pieces. It is a good way of showing how to use this material in stitched mixed media, particularly where thin metal shim, metal fabric or knitted mesh are able to be manipulated in a way that easily incorporates them into textile work. Many influences from the past are referred to, such as a Japanese nuihaku kimono, an Elizabethan panel held by the Embroiderers’ Guild, or 19th Century metalwork, which are all photographed and referenced. Using these as a springboard, it leads to projects with wonderful names such as Samurai Romance or Vain Devices. In addition to the projects, there are a large number of samples which demonstrate some of the techniques covered and these showcase some fabulous work. Some of the finished articles look a little too assembled, rather than all the elements coming together naturally to create a cohesive piece. I felt that the range of additional work reflected the techniques better and created more visually appealing work. Some of the techniques are not new and a seasoned textile enthusiast may have come across them in other books, but Alysn Midgelow-Marsden’s work in combining techniques reflects how work can be moved in a new direction. Projects are always a good way of tackling new approaches and the variety here gives a good starting point for expanding your repertoire. Samantha Packer * Workshop On The Web *May 14 In this book Alysn shows us how metal can be used in textiles and mixed media to create a variety of imaginative effects. She describes metal as being like a fabric, stiffer than calico but thinner and easier to work with than leather and demonstrates a variety of ways in which it can be used to create stunning textile art. The seven inspiring projects show techniques from free machine stitching to gilding, embossing, needle felting, beading and making stitched foil fabric and artists can take ideas and skills from these projects to create their own individual work. Each project has easy to follow instructions and there are lots of unusual and interesting materials used. A fantastic book for textile artists looking for innovative ideas and new directions for their work. * SEWING WORLD *June 14 This book is part of the Textile Artist series. Inside you’ll find out how to use mixed media textile techniques to create stunning work. There are seven projects which demonstrate the techniques in a how-to style with equipment lists and clear instructions. I like the fact that the author gives the reader a challenge for extending the original idea and to move off at a tangent. She talks about her approach to developing work. The materials used are metal, fabric, fibre and thread, paper and card as well as digital printing processes. Discover how to create unique surfaces. Lots of new ideas here and easy to use techniques. Excellent photography throughout with many close-up images. * Karen Platt Yarnsandfabrics.co.uk/crafts *Jun/Jul 14 No longer are heavy metals the preserve of hard rockers and welders. Many of today's embroiderers are as familiar with a soldering iron as they are with an embroidery hoop. A diversity of methods is covered in Alysn's guide, which add a mercurial quality to textiles. Alysn shares her experience of working with metals of every kind with the sort of practical detail that will save stitchers time, money and patience. For example, when describing the creation of needle-punched pieces, whether by hand or machine, Alysn gives advice on how particular fibres behave, and how to sidestep common pitfalls, such as your fabric disintegrating and felting needles breaking. Advice is given on everything, from what threads to use and which to avoid, to which needles to use on your sewing machine when stitching through metal – in short, everything you need to know but didn't even know you needed to ask. The projects demonstrate a wide range of the methods described, helpfully divided up into 'surfaces' for stitchers who are keen to use a method for a different application. Memory Lampshade, for example, features eight different surface methods, including monoprinted brass fabric, dry decal transfer images, and scrunched, painted and embossed heat-darkened brass. * Stitch *Table of ContentsIntroduction 6 Materials 10 PROJECTS 26 Bauble Pods 28 Samurai Romance 44 Silvered Bark 66 Vain Devices 80 Fernery 96 Floral Tablet Cover 112 Annie and Albert Memory Lampshade 128 Index 144

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Book SynopsisWhitework embroidery traditionally features beautifully intricate designs using white thread on white background fabric, examples of which can be found in many cultures across the world. Without the addition of colour, the fabric surface is ornamented with high-relief stitching, cutting, pulling or withdrawing threads with some styles utilizing all these techniques. Whitework Inspirations highlights the very best whitework has to offer in both design and technique. Featuring talented embroidery designers Kim Beamish, Deborah Love, Judy Stephenson, Christine P Bishop, Susan O'Connor, Patricia Girolami and Luzine Happel, this special collection – including a tablecloth, table mats and sachets – has been curated into one publication. With 8 stunning whitework projects to make, there are clear step-by-step instructions, pullout patterns, a stitch guide and all the information you need to create them. Discover the origins, stitches, techniques and designs that are uniquely whitework, and learn how to make your own beautiful works of art.Trade ReviewAustralian publisher Inspiration Studios has distilled the best of the best from its issues of Inspirations embroidery magazine for new volumes on crewel embroidery and whitework (a third volume, on Stumpwork, is also being released). Each book begins with an abbreviated historical overview. Crewel, aka wool on linen, began around the seventeenth century and gained popularity during Elizabeth I’s reign. Whitework, with any number of variations on its white-onwhite concept, was first practiced by the ancient Egyptians; since then, Scandinavian and other European needleworkers have contributed their own interpretations—Dresden, Hebedo (Danish), Hardanger (Norwegian), Madeira, and Mountmellick (Irish). Each text then leads into eight patterns. Well thought-out instructions, along with clear color photographs, document every step, with specific stitch how-tos included after the pattern directions. Hints and tips are scattered throughout, like suggestions on needleweaving and the fundamentals of blocking embroidery. The book ends with a perfect “show us” glossary of some 60 stitches, complete with step-bysteps and photographs. Design templates, unfortunately, are stuffed in the book’s back flap, not as accessible to those working on patterns. All designs are geared to the more experienced needleworker, but any enthusiast will admire "mandala musings," "garden of earthly delights," "a fine romance," and "tulip." Each book is appended with a stitch guide. — Booklist, May 2020. Barbara Jacobs Table of Contents2 Introduction 4 Contents 6 Whitework History 10 The Whitework Projects 10 Affair of the Heart 18 Heart’s Delight 28 Bianca 38 Tulip 52 Vintage 62 A Fine Romance 70 Sweet Strawberry 80 Sense of Place 98 Stitch Guide

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Book SynopsisThis gorgeous book will show you how to create breathtaking works of wall art and statement home décor – all made using simple macramé knots, natural dyes and 100 per cent recycled materials. Start by learning 18 key knots and 8 beautiful patterns, all shown clearly using step-by-step photography. Learn how to use natural dyes and how to pre-treat and dye your string. Key safety advice is given, as well as helpful tips for working with large pieces of macramé, knotting from an irregular-shaped support and keeping an even tension. The 16 projects are divided into 4 chapters: Macramé on the wall, Macramé to hang, Macramé for indoors & outdoors, and Macramé to decorate. The projects range from reworked classics such as the wall hanging and the plant hanger, which have been given a fresh, Insta-ready twist, to a wreath, bunting, hanging bedside table, mirror hanger, rug and tassels. Each project clearly explains which knots to use, the difficulty level, how long the project will take, plus photographs of the steps are provided as necessary. The projects are easy to follow, genuinely desirable and, best of all, really simple to make!Trade ReviewThe book is well illustrated with easy to follow diagrams. There are 16 projects for varying proficiencies. The advanced rug making one I particularly liked but as a beginner I would try the curtain tieback and the tassel first. Items are given an approximate time it would take to make ranging from 1 hour to 8 hours and I found this useful to know. There is an interesting article on natural dyeing too which may be of interest for people wanting a different effect. A very enjoyable book and one I will look forward to using in the future. -- Suan Watts * Amazon *This is a book to appeal to anyone looking to try macramé. At the beginning there is a section looking at tools, yarns and knots required to create the projects. These are illustrated using photos, not diagrams, and are much easier to follow. The author encourages the use of recycled and natural materials and there is even a section on creating your own simple dyes to add an individual touch to your work. Advice is offered for caring for your body as you craft. Each project is graded from beginner to advanced. In addition to a comprehensive list of materials and tools required, there is an estimate of time needed to complete the project and a list of the knots used, useful if some may be new and require practice first. The instructions alongside are set out in short steps with photographs of completed sections for comparison. The use of photographs throughout and clear steps makes this a great book for the beginner whilst more experienced crafters can enjoy the challenge of using more found natural materials and creating dyes for individuality. -- Ann Williams * Amazon *I really liked all the projects but the lampshade is my absolute favourite. I am awaiting delivery of some material to make one for my garden room. I did a little Macrame in the 70’s so I found the book easy to understand and would recommend a plant hanger to a beginner. I’ve never done any dying but am certainly going to give it a go and dip dye my lampshade when I have made it -- Sue Gaunt * Amazon *This is such a delightful book, there are a number of inspiring projects, we particularly like the Macramé Wall Hangings which can be used in so many creative ways. There are also instructions on how to make useful plant hangers, macramé table runners, lampshades, curtain tiebacks and even a stunning rug. If you have always wanted to learn Macramé, this is a delightful place to start. Highly Recommended! * Hot Brands Cool Places *Learn how to create wall art and home decor using simple knots, natural dyes and 100% recycled materials. Each project has photos, clear steps and explains which knots to use. Suitable for all levels, the 16 projects are easy to follow and simple to make. * Machine Knitting Monthly *The book is well illustrated with easy to follow diagrams. There are 16 projects for varying proficiencies. The advanced rug making one I particularly liked but as a beginner I would try the curtain tieback and the tassel first. Items are given an approximate time it would take to make ranging from one to eight hours and I found this useful to know. There is an interesting article on natural dyeing too which may be of interest for people wanting a different effect. A very enjoyable book and one I will look forward to using in the future. -- Suan Watts * Amazon *This gorgeous book will show you how to create breathtaking works of wall art and statement home décor all made using simple macramé knots, natural dyes and 100 per cent recycled materials. Start by learning 18 key knots and 8 beautiful patterns, all shown clearly using step-by-step photography. Learn how to use natural dyes and how to pre-treat and dye your string. Key safety advice is given, as well as helpful tips for working with large pieces of macramé, knotting from an irregular-shaped support and keeping an even tension. The 16 projects are divided into 4 chapters: Macramé on the wall, Macramé to hang, Macramé for indoors & outdoors, and Macramé to decorate. The projects range from reworked classics such as the wall hanging and the plant hanger, which have been given a fresh, Insta-ready twist, to a wreath, bunting, hanging bedside table, mirror hanger, rug and tassels. Each project clearly explains which knots to use, the difficulty level, how long the project will take, plus photographs of the steps are provided as necessary. The projects are easy to follow, genuinely desirable and, best of all, really simple to make! This is such a delightful book, there are a number of inspiring projects, we particularly like the Macramé Wall Hangings which can be used in so many creative ways. There are also instructions on how to make useful plant hangers, macramé table runners, lampshades, curtain tiebacks and even a stunning rug. If you have always wanted to learn Macramé, this is a delightful place to start. Highly Recommended! * mycreativenotebook.co.uk *Table of ContentsIntroduction 6 How to use this book 8 Tools 10 Materials 12 Looking after your body 13 Knots 14 Patterns 22 Macramé tips 28 Dyeing equipment & ingredients 34 Natural dyeing techniques 36 Macramé on the wall Wreath 42 Bunting 48 Wall hanging 52 Diamond wall hanging 58 Curtain 64 Macramé to hang Plant hanger 72 Wall plant hanger 76 Mirror hanger 80 Bedside table 86 Macramé for indoors & outdoors Table runner 92 Tealight cover 98 Lampshade 104 Macramé to decorate Pillow cover 108 Curtain tieback 114 Rug 118 Tassels 124 Acknowledgements 128

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Book SynopsisTapestries have been an enigmatic form of artwork for hundreds of years, with the intricate symbolism of their woven narratives still fascinating viewers today. Unicorns and fantastic beasts rub shoulders with well-heeled aristocrats; famous biblical and saintly stories are played out; allegorical figures, gods and goddesses recline in classical landscapes; and the arms and military achievements of wealthy patrons are depicted in sparkling glory. However, far from being an outdated craft, tapestries continue to be woven to this day, both by talented amateurs in their homes and by highly skilled artisans in studios and workshops around the world. In this beautiful illustrated introduction to the history of tapestries, Rosita Sheen reveals the fascinating story of these masterpieces, exploring their conception, manufacture, and symbolism right up to the present day.Table of ContentsWhat is a Tapestry? Ancient and Medieval Tapestries Patrons and Creations Renaissance Heyday and Decline The Modern Rebirth of Tapestry Glossary Further Reading Places to Visit Index

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Book SynopsisAn insider's view of the exquisite jewellery and accessories that have made Cartier one of the most prestigious brands in the world.

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Book SynopsisOver the past 30 years, research on archaeological textiles has developed into an important field of scientific study. It has greatly benefitted from interdisciplinary approaches, which combine the application of advanced technological knowledge to ethnographic, textual and experimental investigations. In exploring textiles and textile processing (such as production and exchange) in ancient societies, archaeologists with different types and quality of data have shared their knowledge, thus contributing to well-established methodology. In this book, the papers highlight how researchers have been challenged to adapt or modify these traditional and more recently developed analytical methods to enable extraction of comparable data from often recalcitrant assemblages. Furthermore, they have applied new perspectives and approaches to extend the focus on less investigated aspects and artefacts.The chapters embrace a broad geographical and chronological area, ranging from South America and Europe to Africa, and from the 11th millennium BC to the 1st millennium AD. Methodological considerations are explored through the medium of three different themes focusing on tools, textiles and fibres, and culture and identity. This volume constitutes a reflection on the status of current methodology and its applicability within the wider textile field. Moreover, it drives forward the methodological debates around textile research to generate new and stimulating conversations about the future of textile archaeology.Table of ContentsList of Contributors and Editors Preface Ian Shaw Ancient tools and textiles: Thinking outside the box Gabriella Longhitano, Sarah Hitchens, Alistair Dickey and Margarita Gleba Part I: Application of Analytical Techniques on Tools 1. Preliminary remarks on some wear traces on Egyptian and Levantine textile tools Chiara Spinazzi-Lucchesi 2. Visible tools, invisible craft: an analysis of textile tools in Iron Age Cornwall Lewis Ferrero 3. Tools and their products: spindle whorls decorated by yarn impressions from Iron Age Donja Dolina in Northern Bosnia and Herzegovina Julia Kramberger 4. Shears in the ancient world: A comparison between the Iberian culture of southern Spain and Roman culture in northern Italy Patricia Rosell Garrido and Fabio Spagiari Part II: Application of Analytical Techniques on Textiles and Fibres 5. Early fibre production in the west coast of South America: The case of plant-fibre technology of the south coast of Peru Camila Alday 6. Humans, wool textiles, chronology and provenance: a case study from the Orenburg region in the southern Urals, Russia Natalia Shishlina, Olga Orfinskaya, Daria Kiseleva, Anna Mamonova, Lidia Kuptsova, and Tomasz Goslar 7. Using textiles to reconstruct looms: burial shrouds from Deir el-Banat (Fayum, Egypt) Olga Orfinsaya and Darya Klyuchnikova 8. EDS analysis of Neolithic to Early Dynastic Egyptian woven cloth in the Bolton Museum collection Alistair Dickey 9. A post-excavation study using the archaeothanatological approach to determine the possibility of wrapping in Early Bronze Age burials Eleanor James Part III: Cultural and Personal Identity 10. Beyond textile production: What textile tools can tell us about networks of craftspeople and cultural identity Gabriella Longhitano 11. Textiles and human needs. A discussion of textile production in the Hallstatt Culture Karina Grömer 12. Textile tools and textiles from the ninth–eighth century BC necropolis of Incoronata (Basilicata, Italy): Evidence for culture, status and specialisation in south Italian indigenous community Francesco Meo 13. Translating sailcloth into raw materials, land, and labour Lise Bender Jørgensen Afterword Lin Foxhall

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Book SynopsisA general introduction for artists and makers looking to incorporate textiles and textiles techniques into their work. This book introduces you to basic textile techniques and encourages you to experiment with your chosen medium to create your own piece of work. Works by featured artists and designers give you plenty of inspiration, with tips to achieve similar styles and effects. Each section also includes many stimulating ideas for source and reference material. Through colourful images and detail instructions, learn techniques such as transferring images onto fabric, creating fabrics, wireframe construction, 3D wire construction, using a heat tool, materials manipulation, adapting traditional techniques as well as joining, seaming, bonding, layering, mould-making, casting and forming.Trade ReviewThe projects are amazing and huge fun ... It's an ideal book if you're new to creative textiles, but more experienced stitchers will also a got a lot out of it - and the photos are very inspirational * Workshop on the Web *A range of projects that offer a general introduction to textile techniques that can realise impressive results * Embroidery *Table of ContentsAcknowledgements Foreword 1. Brooch 2. Necklace 3. Flowers 4. Boil-away flowers 5. Casting latex shapes 6. Mixed media panel 7. Bird 8. Heads 9. Story boxes 10. Dead cosy Illustrated glossary Index

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Book Synopsis'This book will provide you with enough inspiration to keep you sewing all through the year.'Popular PatchworkMake 37 gorgeous Scandi-style felt decorations, embellished with simple but stunning embroidery stitches.

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Book SynopsisA beautifully concise guide to the luxury fashion house, its heritage and iconic pieces.

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Book SynopsisStuart Hillard is on a mission to help quilters all over the world realize their quilting dreams and prove “it ain’t what you do, it’s the way that you do it” – one simple shape at a time. In the follow-up title to the bestselling Use Scraps, Sew Blocks, Make 100 Quilts, Stuart shows you how the easiest of shapes can make extraordinary quilts. The book is divided into five main pattern chapters: One-Patch Quilts – 20 quilts using a single, repeated shape.Strips and Squares – 20 quilts that turn strips and squares into a tessellated triumph.Triangles – 20 quilts using half, square triangles, half rectangles and equilateral triangles.Curves – 20 quilts that show off your curves.Foundation Piecing – 20 quilts to create unique blocks from the easiest shapes using paper foundation piecing. Simple Shapes Stunning Quilts teaches you the basics of quilt design; this book is packed full of pattern blocks that use the simplest shapes in order to build up your quilt. Each of the 100 blocks can be used to make one of Stuart’s quilt designs. Alternatively, quilters can adapt any of the pattern blocks; they can personalize treatments, colours and arrangements, add extra borders, and more. Making your own design is as easy as 1, 2, 3; 1. Select a simple shape to work with.2. Sew the shapes together to make the pattern block.3. Repeat the block to build up the full, stunning quilt. Alongside the patterns, and quilt design, Stuart has drawn on years of teaching experience to include the ultimate quilting hacks, tips and tricks, as well as his ‘rules’ for successful quilting. The techniques chapter cover basic skills, design skills, cutting skills, paper piecing, easy appliqué techniques and advice on how to add border and binding with the help of step-by-step photographs. This book is perfect for beginners attempting their first quilt, and experienced quilters looking for new inspiration. Stuart’s designs and irresistible enthusiasm reveal the power of simple shapes and will inspire you to make spectacular quilts your way.Trade Review'Suitable both for beginners and more experienced makers looking for inspiration' * The Quilter *‘A must for all quilting fans' * Women Together *'Perfect for beginners and for experts' * Yorkshire Post *

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Book SynopsisFrom rugged Japanese firemen's ceremonial robes and austere rural work-wear to colorful, delicately-patterned cotton kimonos, this lavishly illustrated volume explores Japan's rich tradition of textiles. Textiles are an eloquent form of cultural expression and of great importance in the daily life of a people, as well as in their rituals and ceremonies. The traditional clothing and fabrics featured in this book were made and used in the islands of the Japanese archipelago between the late 18th and the mid 20th century. The Thomas Murray collection featured in this book includes daily dress, work-wear, and festival garb and follows the Arts and Crafts philosophy of the Mingei Movement, which saw that modernization would leave behind traditional art forms such as the hand-made textiles used by country people, farmers, and fisherman. It presents subtly patterned cotton fabrics, often indigo dyed from the main islands of Honshu and Kyushu, along with garments of the more remote islands: the graphic bark cloth, nettle fiber, and fish skin robes of the aboriginal Ainu in Hokkaido and Sakhalin to the north, and the brilliantly colored cotton kimonos of Okinawa to the far south. Numerous examples of these fabrics, photographed in exquisite detail, offer insight into Japan's complex textile history as well as inspiration for today's designers and artists. This volume explores the range and artistry of the country's tradition of fiber arts and is an essential resource for anyone captivated by the Japanese aesthetic.

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Book SynopsisDating back to the fifth millennium BCE, India’s rich and vibrant textile tradition boasts an enormous range of techniques and extraordinary level of artistry. Drawn from one of the world’s finest collections of Indian textiles, this book presents a fascinating overview of centuries of artistic production from every corner of India. Each section examines a different region to reveal its distinct textile traditions, patterns, and processes: Patola silks from Gujarat, brocade lampas preserved in Tibetan temples, mordant resist dyed cottons from Indonesia, embroideries from rural Bengal, and silk saris from Murshidabad. The book also delves into the roles that textiles have played in daily life over the centuries, from household and dowry textiles to devotional pieces and exquisite materials crafted for rich patrons. Each object is photographed from multiple angles and reproduced in meticulous detail. Many of the antique pieces featured here are exceedingly rare, which makes this book an invaluable resource. Gorgeously illustrated, this volume makes a stunning gift for anyone interested in the history and craftmanship of one of the world’s oldest textile traditions.

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Book SynopsisKirsten Toftegaard holds a master's degree in history.She is the head of the fashion and textile collection atDesignmuseum Danmark and the author of the bookMarie Gudme Leth.

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Book SynopsisNew title in the Flame Tree Notebook collection, combining beautiful art with high-quality production, with lined pages, a pocket at the back, two ribbon bookmarks and a solid magnetic flap. Perfect as a gift, or personal choice for notetakers and journal users of all kinds.A FLAME TREE NOTEBOOK. Beautiful and luxurious the journals combine high-quality production with magnificent art. Perfect as a gift, and an essential personal choice for writers, notetakers, travellers, students, poets and diarists. Features a wide range of well-known and modern artists, with new artworks published throughout the year.BEAUTIFULLY DESIGNED. The highly crafted covers are printed on foil paper, embossed then foil stamped, complemented by the luxury binding and rose red end-papers. The covers are created by our artists and designers who spend many hours transforming original artwork into gorgeous 3d masterpieces that feel good in the hand, and look wonderful on a desk or table.

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Book SynopsisA landmark survey of how textiles have been used for protest in the 20th and 21st centuries, including banners, posters, flags, clothing and pieces from the world of fine art.

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Book SynopsisA guide to harnessing the world of nature to create sustainable textile art. Textile artist Alice Fox shows how to work with found, foraged, gathered and grown materials to create fabulous textile pieces that are inspired by, and made from, nature. She encourages crafters to be open minded and experimental, using local (and sometimes) unconventional materials, working with the seasons and learning what materials are available at different times of year to ground artists in natural cycles and integrate creative activity with a strong sense of place and character. Alongside advice on growing your own plants (such as flax or nettles) for creative work, the book is packed with practical ideas for foraging – from weeds, dandelions and other plants useful for making cordage, or leaves that can be stitched, quilted and shaped into vessels, to grass, wool, plastics and mud that can be gathered and delightfully repurposed by the textile artist. Other ideas for found materials include stones, shells and wood that can be wrapped or woven into, as well as a multitude of urban treasures that find a new life in creative hands.Trade Review‘A masterclass in harnessing nature to create sustainable art’ Wildflower ‘A book with such depth of meaning – this is a mindful tome.’ Ailish Henderson Blog 'If you would like to take a more sustainable approach in your textile work, this beautiful book offers plenty of inspiration and advice’ The Quilter ‘Advice on how to work with foraged, gathered and grown materials to create fabulous textile art pieces. You’ll be amazed by the possibilities!’ Textile Artist

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Book Synopsis A textile artist's guide to creating exquisite, intimate and nostalgic work inspired by the home. Ali Ferguson's work takes inspiration from domestic life and the objects that surround and comfort us in our homes. Vintage fabric and hand-embroidered text are beautifully paired to create evocative pieces that are imbued with the magic of everyday existence. In this wonderful book Ali reveals the secrets of her work and shares her ingenious methods for finding inspiration at home to create stunning work that uses embroidery, quilting, collage and found objects. Chapter One explains how to create ''threads of thought'' that stem from the tiniest details within the rooms of your home, resulting in extensive mind maps you can use to inspire your finished work. Chapter Two shows how to translate these ideas into stitch and select the perfect materials for the mood you want to convey in your work. The rest of the chapters take you through the different rooms in a typical home, from kitchen to bedroom, giving a wealth of ideas for finding inspiration from each of these spaces in your own household, accessing memories, stories and emotions to help you create intensely personal and meaningful textile art pieces. Beautifully illustrated with the author''s own work and that of other leading textile artists who draw inspiration from home life, this book revels in cloth and the joy that it brings to every textile artist. It is the ideal book for any artist or embroiderer who wants to explore new sources of inspiration on their very doorstep.

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Book SynopsisPattern Cutting for Menswear is a comprehensive guide to cutting patterns, from basic skills to advanced techniques. With over twenty complete patterns, including new jacket and trouser styles, this revised edition features additional sections on the leg stride relationship in the development of certain trouser styles, fabric properties and their effect on cut and drape, fitting techniques for structured jackets, and the latest information on pattern CAD-based technologies. The step-by-step approach, complete with scaled diagrams and technical flats, fashion illustrations and photographs of toiles, enables you to cut patterns with confidence.

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