books about: textile (anniversary embroidery dictionary)

books about: textile

books:

30 reviews
Salley Mavor

C&T Publishing, 2003

felted dolls
This book was an excellant purchase. It is detailed in showing you how to created these lovely little dolls, with exceptional patterns for clothing in such a wide variety. The possibilities are endless limited only by your own creativity. This book is a must for anyone caring to create these adorable little collectible dolls.

Beginner's Guide to Braiding: The craft of Kumihimo (Beginner's Guide to)

22 reviews
Jacqui Carey

Search Press, 1997

Good for beginners and referencing.
This is a very clear guide for the beginner and good for referencing different braiding patterns. The pictures are good and the language easy to understand.

Nancy Crow

32 reviews
Nancy Crow

Breckling Press, 2006

loads of colorful pictures!
Amazing book. great information, stories. Lots of pictures of striking quilts show-casing the progress of this wonderful artist. Also shows pictures of Nancy Crow's studio and timber frame barn - must be an amazing place to create. This book is a wonderful value and very inspiring to any artist regardless of preferred media.

Masters: Art Quilts: Major Works by Leading Artists (The Masters)

30 reviews
Martha Sielman

Lark Books, 2008

"Masters: Art Quilts" is FANTASTIC !
"Masters: Art Quilts" is one of the most fantastic books I've ever seen; incredible photo imaging, wonderful commentaries about the artists, and the book is beautifully organized. "Masters" is inspirational - think of it as artistic "eye candy",,,,,, I'll treasure it forever ! Congratulations to Studio Art Quilts Associates (S.A.Q.A.) executive director, Martha Sielman, for providing all ...

The Knitter's Book of Yarn: The Ultimate Guide to Choosing, Using, and Enjoying Yarn

47 reviews
Clara Parkes

Potter Craft, 2007

BUY IT. No other book like it!
This book is the equivalent to a college course on fibers and their characteristics. NOW I know why some of my projects were not what I had hoped they would be; I substituted yarns that were the same gauge, but that wasn't enough. The patterns in this book are examples of each type of yarn (not just the fiber, but the number of plies, etc.) and are very user-friendly. I've already completed a ...

Subversive Cross Stitch

71 reviews
Julie Jackson

Chronicle Books, 2006

Perfect for the non-traditional with a foul mouth
While wandering through an antique store one day, I saw an aged, framed cross stitch pattern which said "No one likes a smart mouth" surrounded by the usual flowers and patterns. This caused me to wonder if there were any available patterns with similar or stronger sentiments. After an internet search, I stumbled upon the author's website and was immediately in love with the concept and the ...

The Apron Book: Making, Wearing, and Sharing a Bit of Cloth and Comfort

46 reviews
EllynAnne Geisel

Andrews McMeel Publishing, 2006

When the student is ready
I had to make an apron in Home Ec class many (many) years ago. I didn't enjoy it at all. I didn't care for the fabric, didn't really get the hang of using a sewing machine, just felt it was a waste of time. Nobody in my family wore an apron, anyway, somehow they miraclously stayed clean during food prep. Flash forward a few decades. I like to cook and bake and I did not inherit the miracle of ...

Medieval Tailor's Assistant: Making Common Garments 1200-1500

25 reviews
Sarah Thursfield

Costume & Fashion Press, 2001

The medieval tailor's assistant
If you are seriously into re-enacting and you want to make clothes which not only look right but are historically correct too, this is the book you need. The book is very practical, with a lot of line drawings and some pictures of what the finished clothes should look like (but no pictures from works of art, those you will have to look up for yourself). Some basic patterns are given on scale, so ...

Quilter's Complete Guide

44 reviews
Marianne Fons, Liz Porter

Leisure Arts, 1993

Learning!!
This big book has tips and helpful guides for every step of quilting from start to finish. Highly recommend

It's a Wrap: Sewing Fabric Purses, Baskets, And Bowls

23 reviews
Susan Breier

That Patchwork Place, 2006

It's A Wrap
Book has some amazing projects involving wrapping fabric strips around cotton clothes line. I haven't tried anything yet, but I have all of the materials listed to make a bowl.

Color Magic for Quilters: Absolutely the Easiest, Most Successful Method for Choosing Colors and Fabrics to ...

18 reviews
Ann Seely, Joyce Stewart

Rodale Books, 1999

Really usefull and easy to understand and apply
I studied color theory in college, traditional (kinda boring) way. It was quite complicated to use. This book brought me a new way to see color theory. It has many visual reference, wonderful tips, inspiring ideas, cutesy illustrations and even brings projects, it will be useful for years! And make soooo easier to use the theory... Loved it!

Color Play: Easy Steps to Imaginative Color in Quilts

22 reviews
Joen Wolfrom

C&T Publishing, 2000

This is a good one!
I admit I am a quilt book addict, and when in doubt, I buy it. Many books turn out to be of little value, but this book presents important concepts that every quilter, especially beginning quilters, would find helpful. We know the simplest design can be a knockout if the colors are eye-catching and somewhat of a surprise; this book shows you how to make it happen. Joen presents these important ...

Fashion (Taschen 25th Anniversary)

20 reviews

Taschen, 2007

Worth the wait !
Due to the publisher not anticipating the demand for this set of books it took me just over a year to acquire my copy. It was more than worth the wait. The photography is stunning. If you have an interest in costuming add this book to your collection without delay.

Calder Jewelry

21 reviews

Yale University Press, 2007

Stunning
This book is a beautiful celebration of Calder's gorgeous and playful jewelry. The pictures are lovely and the jewelry itself is simply amazing. It's hard not to feel joyful flipping through these pages. Buy it and enjoy!

Dictionary of Embroidery Stitches

21 reviews
Mary Thomas

Hodder & Stoughton Ltd, 1983

Easy to follow directions
This book on embroidery was just what I needed. The diagrams are easy to follow, the book has a lot of different stitches, and tells you what the stitches are mostly used for. This is a good book for a beginner and reference for the experienced.

Chasing Rainbows: Collecting American Indian Trade & Camp Blankets

21 reviews
Barry Friedman, James L. Collins

Bulfinch, 2003

I've read CR twice so I'm actually giving it 10 stars
I own a massive library of books on every imaginable collecting subject and none has given me more joy than "Chasing Rainbows". Barry Friedman has intertwined his vast knowledge of Indian blankets, American history, the antiques business and garnished the result with a unique sense of humor and breathtaking photos to create a book that is an absolute gem. This is a great book from a very gifted ...

The Art of Fabric Collage: An Easy Introduction to Creative Sewing

21 reviews
Rosemary Eichorn

Taunton, 2000

The Art of Fabric Collage: An Easy Introduction to Creative Sewing
The best manipulated fabric book I own. I read it cover to cover because I was interested in every page. She took the time to teach many different facets of sewing, fabrics, colors and many techniques. I belong to a Wearable Art Group and all I do is rave about this book. Her patterns are very good also.

More Fabric Savvy: A Quick Resource Guide to Selecting and Sewing Fabric Completely Revised and Updated
Sandra Betzina

Taunton, 2004

America's best-selling quick guide to selecting and sewing fabrics is now completely revised and updated. More Fabric Savvy brings over 100 new tips, over 400 new color photos and drawings, the latest new fabrics, and entirely new and useful features, including a handy guide to stain removal. From Sandra Betzina, the dynamic host of HGTV's Sew Perfect, this easy-to-use reference belongs on every sewer's bookshelf.

Quilted Memories: Journaling, Scrapbooking & Creating Keepsakes with Fabric

21 reviews
Lesley Riley

Sterling/Chapelle, 2006

Fabric collage, and yet something more
Traditionally, quilt making truly IS a form of fabric collage. How cool, to see the directions in which narrative quilting is moving! It's expertly shown to those of us lucky enough to run across this swell volume by Ms. Riley. And we realize from the eye candy, ideas, inspiration & techniques illustrated in this charming (& nicely made!) book, that it's not the size of a project that ...

Positively Postcards: Quilted Keepsakes to Save or Send (That Patchwork Place)

19 reviews
Bonnie Sabel, Louis-Philippe O'Donnell

That Patchwork Place, 2007

Positively Postcards
I've bought several post card books before and I find that this is my favorite one of all. She also has kits you can purchase and they are very easy to make. Just a lovely book.