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The Encyclopedia of Machine Embroidery NEW!
Holmes, V
Pub. Batsford Price £17.99
An invaluable A-Z reference of techniques, materials, and equipment, with a wealth of helpful information and advice on every aspect of machine embroidery - whatever your level of experience. Colour photographs on every page provide further inspiration and a helpful appendix on choosing a machine
The Machine Embroiderers' Workbook
Holmes, V
Pub. Batsford Price £14.99
Take yourself through comprehensive and easy to follow exercises to develop your skills and confidence in machine embroidery. Covering a wide range of techniques and with plenty of useful information and suggestions to take you further, this book is like having your very own teacher right beside you.
Machine Embroidery Stitch Techniques
Campbell-Harding, V and Watts, P
Pub. Batsford Price £16.99
A comprehensive guide to a variety of stitches and techniques, this clear and concise book is a timeless reference for getting started on machine embroidery and will be referred to time and time again as you develop your own ideas and designs.
Machine Embroidery Stitched Patterns NOW IN PAPERBACK!
Campbell-Harding, V
Pub. Batsford Price £15.99
Creative Machine Embroidery NOW IN PAPERBACK!
Harker, G
Pub. Batsford Price £14.99
Edges & Finishes in Machine Embroidery NEW!
Campbell-Harding, V
Pub. Batsford Price £17.99
Plenty of photographed examples and clear instructions and diagrams on over 40 techniques provide a wealth of ideas on this important element of any textile work, all of which can be worked on any modern sewing machine. Fabric and stitched edges, fringes, cords and braids and tassels are all covered, providing inspiration and ideas for a wide variety of textiles, from wall hangings and panels to bags, vessels, cushions and more.
Raising the Surface with Machine Embroidery NEW! BESTSELLER!
Grey, M
Pub. Batsford Price £17.99
Techniques and ideas for creating highly textured surfaces are explored from beginning with making backgrounds and low-relief stitching, moving through to highrelief textures with applied motifs, frames, masks and three-dimensional constructions. Machine embroidery is combined with various media throughout, including hand stitching, puff paints and other modelling agents, straws and sticks, wireform, polymer clay and much more. Needing only enthusiasm and a swing-needle sewing machine to get started, you will be guided through.
Layers of Stitch NOW IN PAPERBACK!
Campbell-Harding, V & Grey, M
Pub. Batsford Price £15.99
Use tools available with your modern sewing machine and/or computer incorporated with the latest textile mediums and fabrics. Includes gaining skills in creating backgrounds, stitched motifs and slips, finishing techniques, scanning and designing with software, 3D forms, and using mixed media.
Celtic Inspirations for Machine Embroiderers
Campbell-Harding, V and Grey, M
Pub. Batsford Price £17.99
Beginners Guide to Machine Embroidery NEW! BESTSELLER!
Watts, P
Pub. Search Press Price £8.95
Beginners Guide to Machine Embroidered Landscapes
Holt, A
Pub. Search Press Price £8.95
The Magic of Free Machine Embroidery
Curran, D
Pub. Search Press Price £12.99
Machine Embroidery; Inspirations from Australian Artists
Dibbs, K
Pub. J B Fairfax Press Price £12.99
Eleven of Australia's foremost textile artists share their ideas and inspirations, favourite techniques and of course plenty of photographs of their work. A colourful and encouraging insight into textile artists at work, with a particular emphasis on machine embroidery.

 

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