Books

Books:

Books have now been organised into the following categories: Knitting, Machine Knitting, Weaving, Dyeing, Needlework/Sewing/Embroidery, Spinning, Crochet,Beads, Braidmaking/Tablets, Felt Making, Collectables, Basket/Leather, Printing & Fabric painting, Candles, Paper, Carpets & rugs,Others

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KNITTING

K1. Traditional Knitted & Lace Shawls by Martha Waterman. softback pp166. Patterns from Ireland, Scotland and Wales this is a comprehensive guide. £6

K7. Glorious Knitting by Kaffe Fassett - soft back edition - this hardly needs describing, a classic! £5

K8. Kaffe Fassett at the V & A. Knitting and Needlepoint. with photos by Steve Lovi. Hardback pp158 As with all his books - packed with inspiration. £5

K9. Kath Dalmeny's World of Knitted Toys. A David and Charles Hardback pp128 vgc. Glorious colour photos, clear instructions, easy to follow patterns, step by step guide and over 50 delightful designs for imaginative play. £5

K10. The Country Diary Book of Knitting by Annette Mitchell. Hardback pp160 beautiful water colours, and lovely photos and patterns in this as new copy. £6

K11. Knitting For All the Family - Introduction by Una Stubbs. Beautiful French design combined with easy to follow instructions. Hardback pp190 £5

K13. Knitability by Linda O'Brian and Gyles Brandreth. as new hardback pp94 fun knits for all the family - lots of info. and great illustrations. £5

K14. Family Album - knitting for children and adults by Kaffe Fassett and Zoe Hunt photos by Steve Lovi. Hardback pp200 vgc a wonderfully inspiring book of patterns all beautifully illustrated. £7

K15. Knit Two by Angela King vgc hardback pp96 lots of great patterns - easy to follow instructions and fabulous illustrations. £5

K16. Knit Three by Angela King - stylish and original hand knitting designs - another inspiring hardback pp89 £5

K17. Knit One by Angela King - as above - makes you want to pick up your needles! £5

K19. Introduction to Knitting - a Golden Hands publication. Hardback pp116. Easy to follow beginners course. Stitches and patterns to perfect your techniques. £4.50

K20. Jaeger Handknits - 12 exclusive Jaeger hand knit designs for babies and toddlers from Debbie Bliss. Softback vgc pp41 £4.50

K22. Passion for Colour - designer knitting with natural dyes by Sarah Burnett. Hardback pp139 Glorious illustrations and inspiring designs. £5

K23. Large Print - Knitting. Hardback pp109 Specially designed to be clear, bold and uncluttered - anyone will find this book easy to follow, 15 patterns, photo illustrations. Ideal for partially sighted craftspeople. £4

K24. Sue Bradley's Cotton Collection - delightful florals, classic textures, fascinating birds and beasts, sporty geometrics. Softback pp95 20 easy to knit designs. £4.50

K25. Nursery Knitting by Lena Stengard. Hardback vgc pp112 lots of lovely designs for babies and youngsters up to four. Superb photography and easy to follow instructions. £6

K29. Colourful Knits for You and Your Child by Zoe Mellor. softback pp80 over 25 innovative designs for women and children up to ten years old - creative use of colour and design to suit knitters of all abilities. £4

K31. Knitting Wildlife by Ruth Herring and Karen Manners. A wide range of styles and garments for all ages inspired by wildlife designs in association with the World Wildlife Fund - Celebrity models include Marie Helvin and Imran Khan. Hardback pp94 £5

K39. Knitting - an illustrated pocket guide to over 90 beautiful patterns. Hardback pp94vgc £3.50

K42. The Sweater Book edited by Amy Carroll. Paperback pp142 Fifty original handknits by top designers £3.50

K49. The Jean Moss Designer Knits Collection. More than 30 original sweater and cardigan patterns. Hardback pp160 £5

K50. Sweaters from the Seaton Collection. More than 20 inovative pullovers, cardigans, vests and jackets to knit. by Jamie and Jessi Seaton. Hardback pp144 beautifully photographed. £5

K58. Essentials Children’s Knits softback pp96 vgc Over 40 easy to make designs to suit every youngster from tiny babies to 12 year olds. £4

MACHINE KNITTING

MK1. Design for Duomatics by Eileen Metcalf. Softback pp64 £3

MK2. Textured Patterns for Machine Knitting by Sheila Sharp. Hardback pp160 £5

MK11. The Pat Cook Collection for Duo 80 machines. £2.50

MK26. The Book of Machine Knitting by David Holbourne. Hardback pp119 - 74 patterns and diagrams, 30+ photos. £4

MK57. The Artistic Collection by Jo Beedles. Spiral bound softback pp61 £3

MK59. Machine Knitted Skirts by Mary Weaver - patterns and techniques. Spiral bound softback pp172 £5

MK98. The Half-Pint Collection by Jo Beedles softback pp62 £4

MK115. Winter Warmers - a collection of Hats, Scarves and Polo Neck Insets suitable for standard gauge machines with ribber. by Kate Arklay. Spiral bound softabck pp11 £2.50

WEAVING

W1. Weaving With Ribbon by Valerie Campbell-Harding. Hardback pp127 an inspirational guide with patterns for 30 projects and more than 100 ideas for developing patterns and techniques. £6

W2. Guide to Weaving by Alan and Gill Bridgewater. Softback pp140 130 working drawings and illustrations. Step by step projects to introduce you to weaving. £4.50

W3. Simple Weaving by Hilary Chetwynd. A pocket how to do it guide, hardback pp104 £2

W4. Foundations of Weaving by Mike Halsey and Lore Youngmark Hardback pp205 Pretty much all you need to know in this comprehensive guide to weaving. £5

W5. Embroidery and Tapestry Weaving by Grace Christie. Softback pp370 first published in 1906. £4

W6. Finishes in the Ethnic Tradition by Suzanne Baizerman and Karen Searle. Softback pp51 £5

W7. Weaving Techniques and Projects. Softback pp80 a well illustrated beginners introductory guide. £4

W8. Weaving Made Easy by Karen Madigan hardback pp118 Clear step by step instructions with nearly 200 diagrams and every project illustrated in colour. £5

W9. Weaving in Style by Catherine Gourlat. Hardback pp58 Full instructions and colour photos of 25 woven garments for men, women and children plus 6 projects for the home. £5

W10. The Navajo Blanket by Mary Hunt Kahlenberg and Anthony Berlant. Large format softback pp80 crammed with photos and info. £8

W11. Weaves and Pattern Drafting by John Tovey. Hardback pp102 well illustrated and packed with information to take your weaving beyond the basics. £5

W13. A Book of Hand Woven Coverlets by Eliza Calvert Hall. published in 1912 hardback pp264 a really beautiful collectable treasure of a book. Hence £15

W15. Weaving - A Creative Approach for Beginners by Clara Greager. An illustrated guide to contemporary weaving techniques and design with and without a loom. Softback pp188 £5

W17. Weaving for Beginners by Luther Hooper. Hardback pp113. "With plain directions for making a hand look, mounting it and starting the work" (1919) £5

W18. Weaving and Spinning - a 1970's introductory guide - great colour illustrations. Hardback pp136 £5

W21. Weaving by Susie O'Reilly. Hardback pp32 An Arts and Crafts series book aimed at introducing children to weaving using yarn, paper and other materials. easy to follow instructions with great photos. vgc £5

W22. Weaving - A Manual of Techniques by Rosemary Bridgman. hardback pp224 vgc a comprehensive reference guide. £6

W24. Rugs from Rags by John Hinchcliffe and Angela Jeffs. Hardback pp95. weaving plus prodding, plaiting, knitting and more. £5

W25. The Weavers of Ancient Peru by M. Fini Softback pp64. £4

W30. Weaving as a Hobby by Marguerite Ickis. Hardback pp72 This is a great little book to get you started on weaving - Clear instructions and diagrams etc. plus patterns to follow. £4

W31. The Weavers Journal Autumn 1977 (no.103) and Summer 1978 (no.106) £1.50 (the pair)

W33. Step by Step Weaving by Nell Znamierowski. A complete introduction to the craft of weaving, illustrated in full colour. softback pp96 £4

W35. A Millennium of Weaving in Chiapas by Walter F. Morris. Softback pp56 an introduction to the Pellizzi collection of Chiapas textiles. £2

W38. Your Book of Weaving by Roger Lewis. Hardback pp20 A simple and practical introduction. Clear diagrams. Suitable for youngsters too. £4

W43. Weaving a Traditional Coverlet by Helen N. Jarvis. softback pp98 a step by step approach beautifully presented. £6

W44. American Woven Coverlets by Carol Strickter. softback pp200 a fully illustrated guide to these collectable items. £5

W46. The Book of Handwoven Coverlets by Eliza Calvert Hall. The classic chronicle of this historic folk art describes and illustrates 63 magnificent examples. £5

W48. Weaving in Easy Steps by Hilary Chetwynd. Hardback pp64 over 200 colour photos, easy to follow instructions etc. A great book to start from. £4

W49. Weaving - a complete introduction to the craft of weaving, illustrated in full colour. by Nell Znamierowski hardback pp96 £4

WL1. The Handweavers Studio - Loom Mechanics (monograph series no.3) £1

WL3. Looms and Weaving - a shire album £1

WL4. De Vere Mill - official guide booklet £1

WL11. Ann Sutton Textiles - illustrated £1

WL14. A Guide to Navajo Rugs £1

WL15. The Handweavers Studio Double Faced Fabrics £1

WL20. Museum of Mankind - Weaving by Ben Burt £1

WL24. The Handweavers Studio Double Pocket Cloth £1

WL25. Hand-Weaving on Two Way Looms (Dryad Leaflet) £1

DYEING

D3. Dye Plants and Dyeing - A Handbook. Recipes from many countries, culture of dye plants and historical background. publ: Brooklyn Botanic Gardens. Booklet pp:99 £3

D4. Contemporary Batik and Tie-Dye. Methods, inspiration and dyes by Dona Z. Meilach. 450 photos, 19 colour plates. Softback pp280 £4

D5. Natural Dyes and Home Dyeing by Rita J. Adrosko A practical guide with over 150 recipes. softback pp154 £3.50

D6. A Dictionary of Dyes and Dyeing by K. G. Ponting Hardback pp206 a great reference book for anyone interested in dyeing their own yarns and fabrics £6

D7. The Technique of Batik by Noel Dyrenforth. Hardback pp160 A thorough guide to the subject plus seven projects to work through. Generously illustrated £5

D9. The Use of Vegetable Dyes for Beginners by Violetta Thurstan. Softback pp56 first published in 1930, this is still an excellent informative guide. £4

D11. Tie and Dye Made Easy by Anne Maile. Hardback pp156 Over 300 photos illustrate this great reference book. £4.50

D12. Color and Dyeing by Harriet Tidball Shuttle Craft Guild Monograph 16 (1965) £3

D15. Synthetic Dyeing for spinners, weavers, knitters and embroiderers by Frances and Tony Tompson. Hardback pp136 Straightforward instructions and superb colour photos - packed with information. £5 (signed copy)

D18. Dyeing For Fibres and Fabrics Softback pp79 £4

D19. The New Dyer by Sally Vinroot and Jennie Crowder. Spiral bound softback pp109 with colorcue hue analysis aide (!) £5

D20. Hands On Dyeing by Betsy Blumenthal and Kathryn Kreider. Softback pp108 step by step guide with lots of illustrations and tips £4

NEEDLEWORK, SEWING EMBROIDERY ETC.

PATCHWORK AND APPLIQUE

PAA1. Patchwork - a Family Circle Guide. softback pp80 Step by step instructions and easy to follow diagrams - an excellent starter guide. £3.50

N1. Julia Foster's Patchwork. Her own ideas for you to make. Hardback pp128 great designs with clear instructions £4.50

N15. Applique - An introduction to the craft of applique, illustrated in full colour. by Evangeline Shears and Dianthe Fielding. A softback pan craft book. pp126 £4

N36. Patchwork Technique and Design by Alice Timmins. Hardback pp142. 82 photos, 100 plus line drawings and 4 colour plates illustrate this excellent guide. £3

N40. Patchwork - a Creative Sewing and Singer publication. Hardback pp62 How to achieve the intricate effects of handsewing using a machine. Step by step instructions well illustrated. £3

N55. The Art of Applique - a Hobby Craft publication. Softback pp64 inspirational designs beautifully photographed with clear instructions. £3

N56. Patchwork and Applique by Pamela Tubby. Hardback pp152 excellent guide full of clear instructions and great illustrations and diagrams. £4

N68. Popular Crafts Guide to Quilted Appliqué by Val Freeman. Paperback pp113 (1986). A straightforward guide with full sized patterns. £2

N78. Patchwork 2 a Needle Crafts booklet pp32 vgc £1

N87. Patchwork for Beginners by Sylvia Green - a pocket how to do it guide. hardback pp102 damage to spine. £1

N109. Australian Patchwork by Margaret Rolfe. Hardback pp149 a step by step guide to piecing, quilting and applique. £4.50

QUILTING

Q1. Contemporary British Quilt Art by Christine Nelson. Hardback pp96 working methods of leading British quilters are examined in this excellent book. £4.50

N30. Quilting - An introduction to American patchwork designs. by Penny McMorris. Softback pp70 £3

N35. Advanced Quilting by Elsie Svennas. Hardback pp142 a wealth of drawings and photos illustrate techniques. £3

N98. Picture Quilts by Joan Masters. Hardback pp122 instructions, ideas, patterns - all beautifully illustrated. £4 vgc

NEEDLEPOINT

NP2. A Needlepoint Gallery of Patterns from the Past by Phyllis Kluger. 102 designs derived from the art of the past ranging from ancient Egypt and Classical Greece to the Renaissance and Art Nouveau. Hardback pp189 £4.50

N6. The Needlepoint Workbook of Traditional Designs by Cecelia Fletcher. Hardback pp228 How to combine designs and create your own patterns. Everything you need to know about this beautiful craft. £6

N17. Needlepoint and Cross stitch – Techniques and Design by Jan Eaton and Liz Mundle. Hardback pp159 ex-library copy, over 450 illustrations, instructions for over 30 stitches and much more. £3

N21. Shelley Faye Lazar's Oriental Collection - 20 original needlepoint designs. Hardback pp96 £6

N23. Creative Needlepoint by Robert Capes. Inspirational ideas and techniques for creating original designs - foreword by Dame Joan Sutherland. Hardback vgc pp140 £6

N24. Needlepoint Book by Sylvia Sydney. A complete and personal course in needlework. Readable and inspiring. Softback pp120 £5

N33. Candace Bahouth's Medieval Needlepoint. Softback pp128 vgc a glorious book, lavishly illustrated. £6

N66. Oriental Designs in Needlepoint by Eva Brent. Hardback pp128 (1979). 20 original patterns based on authentic oriental art, with graphs, colour charts and photographs. £2.50

N70. Geometric Needlepoint Designs by Carol Belanger Grafton. Softback pp40 contains43 imaginative geometric designs – charted for easy use. £4

N76. Needlepoint by Sarah Windrum. Hardback pp80 (1980). Over 20 new and original projects. £3

N102. 120 Needlepoint Design Projects by Charles Barnes & David Blake. Paperback pp202 (1974). £2

N113. Full-Color Floral Needlepoint Designs by Eva Costabel-Deutsch. Charted for easy use. Softback pp32 £3

N132. Oriental Designs in Needlepoint by Eva Brent. Softback pp127 twenty completely original designs based on authentic works of art from the Orient. £4

EMBROIDERY

E1. The Embroiderers' Guild Practical Library - Making Samplers - contributers include: Jane Greenoff, Brenda Keyes and Jo Verso. Hardback pp144 vgc £5

E3. French Style Decorative Home Embroidery softback pp80 vgc Beautiful projects for the home. £3

E4. English Countryside Embroidery - a treasury of over 50 original needlepoint designs by Stafford Whiteaker. Hardback pp127 vgc £5

N3. Erica On Embroidery - highlights from the television series by Erica Wilson. Softback pp188. clear stitch instructions and lots of projects £4

N4. Collins Creative Embroidery - a complete course in embroidery design and technique. softback vgc pp144 plus 48 original patterns on handy cards. £5

N29. Embroidery - an introduction to the basic skills and techniques of the craft. A BBC softback pp80 well illustrated with clear instructions. £3

N34. French Style Embroidery. Softback pp80 a beautifully illustrated, inspirational book full of gorgeous designs. £4

N38. In Stitches by Una Stubbs. A personal approach to embroidery with simple, beautiful designs for you to follow. Hardback pp120 ideal for the beginner embroiderer or those taking this craft up again and wanting to refresh their ideas and techniques. £4.50

N42. A Treasury of Embroidery Designs - charts and patterns from the Great Collections by Gill Spiers and Sigrid Quemby. Hardback pp127 your chance to embroider a bit of history. £4.50

N50. Golden Hands Enclyclopedia of Embroidery. Hardback pp282 everything is here from the simplest technique to the most complex with clear instructions and lots of illustrations . £4.50

N51. Encyclopedia of Embroidery. Hardback pp284 (1972). Well presented, colourful and comprehensive. £4

N52. Approaches to Modern Embroidery by Margaret Beautement. Hardback pp79 good information on techniques in this 70's book (modern!) £3

N59. Embroidery for Fashion by Gisela Banbury & Angela Dewar. Hardback pp144. Some excellent ideas for decorative embroidery for both experienced embroiderer and beginner.

N61. Masterpieces of Embroidery by Pamela Clabburn. Paperback pp80. A fascinating narrative book in good condition. £2

N73. Machine Embroidery. Softback. A WI guide to fabrics, threads, finishes and machine techniques. £2.50

N79. Embroidery Backgrounds - Painting and Dyeing Techniques by Pauline Brown. Hardback pp135. £4.50

N114. D.M.C Library Motifs for Embroideries No.3 softback full colour illustrations. £2

N125. Embroidery - 50 New Designs. Paperback pp64 (1972). Some lovely designs with clear instructions. £1.50

N130. Embroidery by Nora Jones. Hardback pp96 (1978). From MacDonald Guidelines, with information, activities and references. £1.50

N144. Landscape in Embroidery by Verrina Warren. Hardback pp144 vgc. How to turn that favourite view into an art work. £4.50

N145. Creative Embroidery by Anne Spence. Hardback pp152 (1975). A complete guide. £2

N151. Teach Yourself Embroidery by Jean Kinmond. Hardback pp94 (1983). A lovely, easy to follow guide in very good condition. £1.50

N189. Embroidery by Ksynia Marko. Hardback pp80 (1986). A clear, colourful and modern guide including over 60 stitches and many original projects. £2.50

NL1. Machine Embroidery Needle Crafts 12 booklet £1

EL 1. Brief Guide To Persian Embroideries (V& A Museum booklet) £1

CANVAS WORK CROSS STITCH

N41. Canvas Embroidery by Diana Springall. Hardback pp192 fantastic clear diagrams alongside black and white photos illustrate this guide. £4.50

N10. Simple Canvas Work by Joan Nicholson. hardback pp95. 24 colour plates, full instructions. £4

N46. Ideas for Canvas Work by Mary Rhodes. Hardback pp192 good condition, clear black and white illustrations and photos with lots of emphasis on interpretation of designs. £4

N47. Canvas Embroidery by Diana Springall. Hardback pp192 (1969). Over 200 illustrations covering technique, stitches, pattern and application. £2.50

N72. Canvas Work – a Needle Crafts booklet vgc pp32 £1

N82. Canvas Work. Softback. A WI homeskills guide to techniques, equipment and more than 40 stitches. £2

N83. Canvas Work by M. A. Gibbon. Hardback pp93 A straightforward old fashioned practical guide with everything you need to know £4

N131. The Initials with Flowers in Canvas-Work. Hardback published by the Royal School of Needlework, Japan. vgc glorious colour plates. £4.50

CW3. Julie Hasler's Fantasy Cross Stitch. vgc softback pp127. Featuring fantasy figures, mythical beasts and mystical characters, zodiac designs. Easy to follow charts and step by step working instructions. Lots of projects. £6

CW4. The Ultimate Cross Stitch Companion - an encyclopedia of techniques and inspirational ideas with over 150 step by step projects. vgc £4

CW6, Special Occasions in Cross Stitch - warm and welcoming designs for holidays and celebrations. Hardback vcg pp 255 £4

CW7.. Church Needlework 2 Canvas Work pub: The Embroiderers Guild. booklet pp31£1.50

SEWING AND DRESSMAKING & SOFT FURNISHINGS

SDS1. French Style Decorative Home Sewing softback pp80. lots of projects from a baby's crib to a hammock.... £3

N28. All Stitched Up by Betty Foster and Joy Gammon. A Channel Four softback pp142 An expert dressmaker and expert knitter combine to help you overcome any problems and share their skills – includes patterns, hints and tips in an easy to follow format. £4 NEEDLEWORK

N116. Zig Zag Stitchery. Hardback pp58 (1984). A well illustrated, easy to follow guide. £2

N1. Handbook of Stitches by Grete Petersen and Elsie Svennas, translated by Anne Wilkins. Hardback pp62 Clear explanations of numerous stitches - easy to follow. £4

N27. Beeton's Book of Needlework by Mrs. Isabella Beeton. vgc hardback pp590 including 600 illustrations. This attractive facsimile edition will delight anyone with an interest in the crafts of the needle. £5

N45. New Stitches for Needlecraft by Edith John. Softback pp95 How old stitches can be transformed for a multitude of new uses. £4

N48. Creative Needlecraft by Lynette de Denne large format softback pp156. Step by step guide to stitches, designs etc all fully illustrated. £4

N97. Reader's Digest Complete Guide to Needlework - embroidery, canvas work, rugmaking, applique, knitting, patchwork, macrame, quilting, lacemaking, crochet.... hardback pp502 £4.50

N104. Needlecraft Projects by Patricia Riley. Hardback pp96 (1978). A modern guide to the choice, preparation and presentation of a good project or study.

N122. Danish Floral Charted Designs by Gerda Bengtsson. Softback. 40 exquisite counted cross stitch designs. £2

N142. Needlecraft is Fun by Loraine Mirelle. Hardback pp216 (1975). Showing you how to make clothes, accessories and furnishings. Lively and easy to follow. £2

SPINNING

S1. Sweaters by Hand - designs for Spinners and Knitters. By Helene Rush and Rachael Emmons. Softback pp 140 What to do with all that handspun? Start knitting! £6

S3. Spinning Wheels, Spinners and Spinning by Patricia Baines. pp252 This scholarly reference book is now a classic. £5

S4. Spinning and Dyeing - an introductory manual by Gill Dalby and Liz Christmas. Hardback pp134 £5

S7. Spin Your Own Wool and dye it and weave it by Molly Duncan. Hardback (slightly damaged spine) pp45 £3

S8. The Craft of Handspinning by Eileen Chadwick. A Batsford Craft Paperback pp167 Fully illustrated. Every aspect of the craft covered in this thoroughly practical book. £6

S11. Your Handspinning by Elsie G. Davenport. Softback pp130 This has become a classic guide to the craft. £3

S14. Spinning and Weaving - a practical guide by Eileen Hobden. Hardback pp114 (ex library copy) £4

S15. Spinning and Weaving at Home - making and using your own low-cost spinning wheel and loom by Thomas Kilbride. (Self sufficient living guide) softback pp128 £3

S17. The Spinner's Workshop by John Mercer. A social history and practical guide. pp150 £4

S18. A Complete Guide to Hand Spinning by K. Grasett. Illustrated booklet guide. £1.50

S20. Spinning, Dyeing and Weaving - a WI Home Skills guide to basic techniques and equipment. Softback. £2

SL2. Spinning Wheels - Ulster Museum booklet £1

SL3. Spinning Wool (Dryad Press leaflet) £1

SL4. Complete Guide to Hand Spinning by K. Grassett Vol 1. £1

SL6. The Handweavers Studio Spindle Spinning £1

SL7. Spinning and Spinning Wheels by Eliza Leadbeater £1

BEADS

Bead 1. Decorative Beadwork by Debbie Siniska Hardback pp96 Using simple techniques all sorts of beads can be transformed into works of art. An inspirational guide. £5

Bead 2. Beadweaving - new needle techniques and original designs by Ann Benson. Softback pp144 Create beautiful beaded jewellery and accessories - lots of ideas and projects all fully illustrated. £5

08. Quick and Easy Beadwork by Robin Bellingham, Hana Glove and Jema Hewitt. Hardback pp80 For the beginner and the more experienced crafter, this book shows just how easy it is to produce beautiful and exciting beaded pieces. 15 step by step projects. Packed with info. £4.50

09. Authentic American Indian Beadwork and How To Do It by Pamela Stanley-Millner. 50 charts and 21 full-size patterns for applique. softback pp48 £4

CROCHET

C1. Crochet by Ann Stearns. A Pan Craft softback pp119 An illustrated handbook of techniques and more.... vgc £4

C2. How to Improve Your Crochet Techniques - professional tips for beginners and experts. A golden hands special. softback pp64 £3

C3. The Colour Book of Crochet by Mary Stalling. Hardback pp91 An instructive introduction to the craft with a wide range of designs for home accessories, garments and gifts. £4

C4. Classic Crochet for Baby Dolls by Marjory Fainges. Softback, as new. pp48 Fifteen outfits based on patterns from 1900 - 1950's. Clear diagrams and colour photo illustrations £5

C5. Easy to Crochet by Jasmin Suter 50 Superb Gift Ideas for the Home. Hardback pp 96 As new copy. easy to follow instructions for simple projects including cushion covers, shawls, Christmas novelties, table cloths etc. etc. £3

C6. The Crochet Answer Book - solutions to every problem you'll ever face. Answers to every question you'll ever ask. by Edie Eckman. pp320 softback vgc £4.50 every

BRAIDMAKING/KNOTTING/TABLETS /FELT MAKING

BL5. Mit Brettchen Gewebt - a guide to tablet weaving in German, illustrated with patterns etc. £1

BK1. Pocket Guide to Knots and Splices by Des Pawson. Softback pp256 vgc £4

COLLECTABLES

N58. Needle Studies in Colour (J. Harris and Sons Ltd., Derwent Mills, Cockermouth) a 1912 colour illustrated catalogue - a real collectable. £4.50

Col 3. Methods of Test for Textiles. B.S. Handbook No. 11 1949 edition. Hardback pp311 £5

PRINT & FABRIC PAINTING

O6. Silk Painting by Vibeke Born. Hardback vgc pp76 everything you need to know – all beautifully illustrated. £6

O42 a) The Art of Painting on Silk Volume 2 Soft Furnishings. As new softback pp 95 Edited by Pam Dawson. £6

O42 b) The Art of Painting on Silk Volume 3 Fashions. As new softback pp127 Edited by Pam Dawson £6

O42 c) The Art of Painting on Silk Volume 4 Potpourri. As new softback pp 96 Edited by Pam Dawson £6

O46. Fun with Printing by Pernelle Sevy. Hardback vgc pp88 Thirty three ways of making prints, silk screen, potato etc. etc. £4

CARPETS & RUGS

CR1. All Colour Book of Oriental Carpets and Rugs by Stanley Reed. Hardback pp72 102 colour plates. £5

CR2. European and Oriental Rugs for pleasure and investment. by Jack Franses. Hardback pp180 a comprehensive guide. £4

CR3. Contemporary Hand Made Turkish Carpets by Ugur Ay Yildiz Softback pp95 Published in Turkey, this is full of beautiful colour photos of rugs plus background information. £3

CR4. Needle-Made Rugs by Sibyl I. Mathews. Hardback pp127 ex library copy clear illustrations and patterns for lovely designs. £4

O26. Carpets of Central Persia by May H. Beattie. Softback pp104 from the World of Islam Festival 1976 catalogue – beautiful illustrations and lots of information but some pages torn out. £1.50

O43. Oriental Rugs in Colour by Preben Liebestrau. Hardback pp130 A practical guide £4

O57. Oriental Rugs - an illustrated guide by Hermann Haack. Readable and stimulating with lovely colour and black and white plates. Hardback pp76 £3

N89. Rug Making and Designing in Cross Stitch by Mabel Hodkin. Hardback pp76 a lovely Pitman 1930's guide. £4

N106. Charted Designs For Needle-Made Rugs by Sibyl L. Mathews. Hardback pp146 a well-used book full of wonderful designs - make an heirloom! £3.50

CANDLES

O27. Candles - Easy to make projects to give and treasure. Hardback Batsford book of over 30 projects - each specially commissioned and beautifully photographed. pp64 £4.50 vgc

O33. Candlemaking - Creative Designs and Techniques by David Constable. As new softback pp80. Packed with ideas and step by step instructions beautifully illustrated. £5

O92. Tie Dye, Batik and Candlemaking in Easy Steps by Norma Jameson and Ann Hirst-Smith. Hardback pp54 A colourful, clear guide. £3

PAPER

OP1. Paper Sculpture by George Borchard. Hardback pp96 Transform flat paper into 3D sculptures 93 photos, 10 line drawings and 5 colour plates. £2

O30. The Art and Craft of Handmade Paper by Vance Studley. vgc softback pp112 step by step instructions and over 160 illustrations. £5

O32. Easy Origami by Dokuohtei Nakano translated by Eric Kenneway Hardback pp 64 - very clear diagrams to follow with lots of lovely patterns. £4

O39. Paper Making by Susie OReilly. as new softback pp32 aimed at youngsters- simple instructions and colour illustrations. £4

O45. Paper Crafts - over 130 original designs to make with paper by Cheryl Owen. Softback pp95 an imaginative and inspirational book with colour illustrations. Table decorations, kites, gift wrapping and more! £4.50 (vgc)

O65. Paper Tole – Three Dimensional Decoupage by Judy Newman. Softback pp46 vgc Complete guide with step by step pictures and instructions and lots of projects. £4.50

O81. Simple Decorative Paper Techniques by Stephane Ipert and Florent Rousseau. as new softback pp48, beautiful illustrations with lots of projects and info. £4

BASKET/CANE ETC.

BK1. Basketry - a WI Home Skills guide to basic techniques and equipment. Softback £3

BK2. Raffia by Claire Richards. hardback pp96 vgc This is a complete guide from dyeing to plaiting and sewing - lots of projects from hats to mats and more. £5

064. Basket Work of All Kinds edited by Paul N. Hasluck. With numerous engravings and diagrams. pocket sized handbook publ 1909 £4

O95. Canework by Charles Crampton. A Dryad hardback pp135 Clear diagrams, photos and detailed instructions to produce a wide range of items. £4

LACE MAKING & TATTING

L1. Bobbin Lace Braid by Gillian Dye. Hardback pp142 vgc. A comprehensive handbook of techniques. 85 black and white photos, 7 colour photos and numerous diagrams and prickings. £5

L2. A Manual of Hand-Made Bobbin Lace Work by Margaret Maidment. Hardback pp182 A classic book of techniques, fully illustrated. £5

L3. Modern Lace Designs by Veronica Sorenson. Hardback pp143 vgc Lots of patterns and illustrations. £5

L4. New Designs in Lace Making by Kristina Malmberg and Naime Thorlin. Hardback pp96 Designs, materials and techniques. £4

L6. The Complete Book of Tatting by Rebecca Jones. Hardback pp112 vgc. Very clear diagrams and illustrations. £4

L7. Picot Lace - Inovative Beadwork by Sandy Forrington. Spiral bound softback pp160 the author has developed a unique technique for transposing even the most intricate tatting patterns into spectacular beadwork. £7

L8. A New Twist on Tatting - more than 100 glorious designs by Catherine Austin. Softback pp143 vgc. Complete instructions in this inspirational book £6

L9. The Art of Tatting by Lady Hoare. Hardback. Outstanding photographic plates illustrate this fabulous book. pp128 60 photos. £8

L10. Creative Design in Bobbin Lace by Ann Collier. Hardback pp144 Exciting new directions from traditional techniques are explored in this excellent Batsford guide. £5

L12. The Technique of Torchon Lace by Pamela Nottingham. Hardback pp157. A practical and informative guide fully illustrated. £4

L13. The Technique of Bobbin Lace by Pamela Nottingham. Hardback pp220 A step by step, comprehensive guide. £4

OTHERS

O1. CRAFTS MAGAZINE BACK ISSUES: 27: July/Aug 1977 35:Nov/Dec 1978 59:Nov/Dec 1982 64,65,66,67 (Sept 1983-April 1984) 162,163 (Jan-April 2000) 165:July/Aug 2000, 167-168 (Nov 2000-Feb 2001) 185: Nov/Dec 2003 13 issues altogether. £8 from the Loom Exchange 01730 817191 - collection from West Sussex advised because postage might be quite expensive - they are a bit heavy!

02. Early American Design Motifs by Suzanne E. Chapman. with over 500 illustrations, 17 in colour. Softback pp138 £4.50

O3. The Textile Student's Manual by T. Welford Hardback pp227 a reference book to all branches of the textile industry. Publ: Pitman £4

05. Folk Designs from the Caucasus for Weaving and Needlework by Lyatif Kerimov 451 illustrations. softback pp120 £4.50

07. Floral Charted Designs by Jana Kauschild. Softback pp45. £3

O11. The Technique of Macrame by Bonny Schmid-Burleson. a Batsford Craft Paperback pp128 clear instructions, lots of photos and illustrations. £3.50

013. Glorious Interiors by Kaffe Fassett - needlepoint, knitting and decorative design projects for your home. large format hardback pp159. True to form, Kaffe Fassett as produced a beautiful, inspirational book packed with wonderful photographs. £5 (quite heavy to post)

O14. The Scented House by Penny Black. A creative guide to fragrant and decorative ideas for every room in the house. Hardback pp128 a delightful, inspiring book of accessories, presents etc all photographed in full colour. £5

017. The Essentials of GCSE Design and Technology: Textiles Technology - a Lonsdale School Revision Guide. edited by Rose Sinclair. softback pp91 £4

O18. Advertise Yourself - a practical guide to advertising for the small business by Alison Corke. Spiral bound softback pp104 £4.50

021. The Drawing Course - a step by step guide by Angela Gair. Softback pp96 vgc all the different techniques involved in drawing. £3

O22. Textiles in the Home by W.Munn Rankin and E.M. Hildreth (Intermediate Domestic Science Part 11) ex library copy Hardback pp126 publ. 1962 - fascinating - bring back domestic science!! £2

O24. The Book of Handicrafts for all the Family. Publ: Marks and Spencer, Hardback pp 186. Corn dollies, jewellery - lots and lots of crafts with full illustrations and instructions. £3

O25. Furnish A Doll’s House by Michal Morse. Sofback as new pp112 A beautiful illustrated guide to creating miniature furniture, dolls and accessories. £7

027. Indian Costumes from Guatemala by Krystyna Deuss. Softback pp72 vgc comprehensive guide with glorious illustrations. £4

028. Christmas! by Stella Ross Collins. Hardback pp168 Traditions, celebrations and food across Europe £4

O31. The Home Pattern Book of Needlecraft (Crochet, knitting, embroidery, macrame) by Joan Fisher. Large hardback pp280 £5

032. The Textiles of Guatemala by Regis Bertrand and Danielle Magne. vgc hardback gloriously illustrated. pp112 £8

O36. Flower Drying With A Microwave - techniques and projects by Titia Joosten. Softback pp72 quickly, easily and inexpensively preserve all the colourful glory of a summer garden. £4

O37. Painting For All by Mervyn Levy. Hardback pp223 publ. 1959 a lovely old fashioned book with great black and white and colour plates, packed with advice and information. £5

O38. Painting Glass In a Weekend by Moira Neal and Lynda Howarth. As new hardback pp80 a beautiful inspirational book of stylish designs and practical projects. £7

O50. Easy to Make Wooden Toys by Terry Forde. vgc hardback pp136. Colourful and imaginative toys - step by step instructions with scale drawings. £5

O52. Home Handicrafts – edited by Mary Harding. Hardback pp252. 1970’s guide packed with illustrations, ideas, projects and instructions for a number of different crafts from rugs to picture frames. £3

O53. Simple Crafts ed. Dorothy Ward. Hardback pp112. from upholstery to jewellery - lots of ideas for presents and hobbies. vgc £3

O54. Golden Hands Complete Crafts – hardback pp295 over 30 crafts including clay, macramé, plastics, leather, paper, printing and lots lots more. £4.50

O58. Textile Arts - Multicultural Traditions by Margo Singer and Mary Spyrou. Softback pp128 this lovely book explores embroidery, applique, tie and dye, batik, decorative techniques and more, surveying traditions of many cultures and describing materials and techniques and more.... 30 colour photos, 80 black and white photos and 100 line drawings. £5

O59. Southwestern Indian Tribes by Tom Bahti softback pp72 a glossy, well illustrated description with emphasis on crafts. £3

O60. Design for Applied Decoration in the Crafts by John Farleigh. Hardback pp127 ex-guild library copy 1950's black and white illustrations. £2

062. Men, Machines and History - a short history of tools and machines in relation to social progress by S. Lilley. Publ. 1948 Hardback pp240 a fascinating study. £4

063. Upholstery edited by Paul N. Hasluck. With numerous engravings and diagrams. pocket sized handbook published in 1904 - fascinating. £4

O67. The A-Z of Handicrafts. Hardback pp128. A glossy book of over forty popular crafts with over 65 things to make, lovely illustrations. £4

O68. Rag Rugs - a Fabric Crafts softback pp26. hooked, braided, dyes etc. clear instructions and colour photos. £3

O71. Upholstery - softback pp62 A WI homeskills guide to modern and traditional upholstery. £3

O78. The Furniture Painting Kit by Belinda Ballantine (includes stencils and trace-off designs) Hardback pp127 vgc. beautiful projects and beautifully illustrated, an ideal starter kit to transform old and new furniture. £5

O86. Creating a Miniature World by Patricia King. As new softback pp96 A really inspiring book - create Victorian mangles, washing machines and dust extractors from buttons, buckles and beads - lovely! £6

O87. Soft Art by Danielle Molinari. Softback pp47. Guide to an exhibition at the Barbican Centre - wonderful artwork. £1.50

O93. Designing With String by Mary Seyd. Hardback pp94 Creative ideas all well illustrated £4

O94. The New StMichael Book of Handicrafts ed: Ena Richards. Hardback pp189 A lovely book in good condition covering a number of crafts including beadwork and silk screen printing. £3

O99. Classic Crafts - a practical compendium of traditional skills . Ed: Martina Margetts. as new hardback pp224 Superb range of traditional crafts from cheese making and quilting to basketry and stained glass. Stunning photos and over 30 original projects to make. £6

O101. Gifts by Pamela Rodway. Pan Craft Book paperback pp96 from candle to pot-pourri to hammocks – step by step guide to lots of gifts to make. £2.50

OL1. Decoupage (leisure crafts booklet) £1

OL3. Silk £1

OL4. Decorations from Dried Flowers and Grasses (leisure crafts booklet) £1

OL5. The Cotton Industry by Chris Aspin (Shire Album 63) £1

OL8. Working With Metal Foils £1

OL9. Painting With Laquer £1

OL16. The Woollen Industry by Chris Aspin £1(shire booklet)

OL17, Textile Machines by Anna P. Benson £1 (shire booklet)

OL18. The Cotton Industry by Chris Aspin £1 (shire booklet)

OL23. Turquoise Mosaics from Mexico £1

OL25. Beads - Sarawak Museum publication £1

OL26. Wool Knowledge £1