Books

Whether you are a beginner or more experienced, any stitching project, no matter how simple, can be enhanced by a well-chosen colour palette, however, many people are nervous or even scared of colour. Textile designer Karen Barbe regularly teaches embroidery workshops and knows first-hand the fears and frustrations of beginners ' as well as accomplished crafters ' when starting a new project. Karen makes choosing and creating colour palettes a fun and enjoyable part of the design process. Colour Confident Stitching is divided into three parts: Understanding Colour; Feeling Colour and Stitching with Colour. The first two sections guide the reader through colour theory as well as choosing and using colour more instinctively. Stitching with Colour includes five stiching projects that will encourage the reader to explore colour and build confidence through exercise and experiment. Inspirational photographs are accompanied by stitching illustrations and step-by-step photographs for the colour choosing process as well as stitching projects.

Enchanting Embroidery invites you to create your own world using bright thread and imaginative stitching. Full of motifs that are both simple and playful - zany crocodiles, cats, bears, even bats and ravens - this book invites you to be creative with its whimsical designs. These sweet scenes and characters are all full of life and texture, making them at home on your favorite piece of clothing, home accessory or wall hanging. These unusual and cheery designs include: Cheery flowers on a broach Pretty pines on hanging ornaments Colorful curly sheep Fluffy clouds and stormy clouds Bushy-tailed foxes Even moss on stone and microorganisms in Petri dishes And more! Simple how-tos take you through every recommended stitch, while a section on combining colors will inspire you to try mixing and matching to create something new. There's also a section on turning your stitchery into embellishments you can use, wear and share. Put your imagination and hands to work with the help of this inspiring embroidery book.

Thread painting is a form of embroidery that creates a realistic, lifelike effect using just one stitch. In this step-by-step guide, embroidery artist Emillie Ferris has created five exclusive patterns inspired by nature. Iron-on transfers at the back of the book allow you to transfer the designs to fabric up to ten times. Slow down and embroider your way through the changing seasons with the beautiful debut book from embroidery artist and rising star Emillie Ferris.

Purchase your own complete Simplicity Patterns catalogue and browse at your convenience. Keep a copy in your sewing space for reference and inspiration. *Please note this only just fits in the $6.50 urban bag - if you want it bubble wrapped please let me know so I can advise additional freight.

Sew chic and original skirts with this stylish DIY sewing book. Whether a beginning sewer or the hardcore do-it-yourselfer, Stylish Skirts walks readers through the process of making professional-quality pieces at home. This book features 23 skirt styles from author Sato Watanabe, whose numerous titles are favourites among Japanese sewing book fans in the US. With this sewing book, there's no end to the kinds of skirts you can create to match your body shape, your taste in fabrics and colours, and your mood (not to mention your favourite tops, shoes, and accessories)! The instructions and diagrams are a snap to follow and provide a huge variety of styles from ultra-feminine to artfully dishevelled. All 23 skirt designs in this book look great in different fabrics, colours, prints, and textures, so the options are truly endless. The enclosed DIY sewing instructions make cutting and sewing these skirts a breeze. Sewing projects include: White Twill A-line Skirt Russel Lace Gored Skirt Striped Skirt with Box Pleats Russel Lace Gored Skirt Skirt with Shirred Yoke and Lace Belt And many more!