Books:
Books have now been organised into the following
categories: Knitting, Machine Knitting, Weaving, Dyeing,
Needlework/Sewing/Embroidery, Spinning, Crochet, Braidmaking/Tablets, Felt
Making, Collectables, Basket/Leather, Printing & Fabric painting, Candles,
Paper, Carpets & rugs,Others
To Order Books Telephone 01730 817191 with the number (ie: W20) plus first part of the title, your name, address plus post code, and telephone number. If speaking to an answer machine, please give this information slowly and clearly and repeat if possible. The books will then be sent to you with an invoice to include the postage and packing.... please make your cheque out to The Loom Exchange.
KNITTING
K1. Practical Knitting Illustrated - the Key to Hundreds of Garments You Can Make Yourself. Hardback pp320 a beautiful gem of a book published in the 1940's. £5
K2. Have You Any Wool? (the creative use of yarn) by Jan Messent. pp126 This is a knitting and crochet book with a difference. An inspiring book, full of ideas and projects using texture, pattern and colour. A very original book. £4
K3. The Progressive Knitter by Maggie Whiting. Hardback pp160 as new copy with 13 colour photos, 57 black and white photos and 66 line drawings. Take your knitting a step further. £5
K4. Emmerdale Farm - The Knitting Book. 22 specially designed patterns. Softback pp64 All the clothes modelled by your favourite members of the Emmerdale Farm cast - an extra incentive to get knitting! £3.50
K5. Knitting in Vogue by Christina Probert. Patterns from the 1930's to the 1980's for men, women and children. Hardback pp168 £5
K6.
Knitting Fashion - A step by step guide to knitting and crochet by Pam Dawson
(115 patterns). Although this may seem a bit dated (1970s) I think its a very
clear guide and I like the patterns! Taken from a BBC series. £3
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
K12. Pam Dawson's Collection - Knit and Crochet for Women - a complete wardrobe of 50 top designs. Softback pp65 a great guide - simple if rather retro patterns! £3.50
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
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
K63. Designer Knitting by Hugh Ehrman –exclusive patterns by Sue Bradley, Susan Duckworth, Kaffe Fassett, Annabel Fox, Mary Hobson, Zoe Hunt, Sasha Kagan. Hardback vgc pp94 Beautifully illustrated. £5
MACHINE KNITTING
MK1. Design for Duomatics by Eileen Metcalf. Softback pp64 £3
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 Patterns by Malin Selander. Hardback pp 119 - patterns for all types of domestic fabrics, table cloths etc. all with drafts and illustrations, some in colour. £5
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. The Craft of the Weaver - a practical guide to spinning, dyeing and weaving by Ann Sutton, Peter Collingwood and Geraldine St Aubyn Hubbard. ex library hardback pp152 £4
W4. Handbok Vavning Hardback pp238 in Swedish. Fully illustrated and lots of patterns. £3 (ex library)
W5. Pitsia Kangaspuissa by Matilda Wahe. Published in Helsinki although not in English, easy to follow patterns all fully illustrated. £3 (ex library)
W6. Vaev Selv by Gudrun Dines Jespersen and Manny Mule Jornung. Ex library hardback - wish it was in English! - fully illustrated. £3
W7. A Step by Step Guide to Woven Carpets and Rugs by Ann Croot. Hardback pp99 a good beginner's guide. £4
W8. Rug Weaving, technique and design by Brian Knight. Hardback pp144 Clear text and excellent illustrations - a practical guide book. £4.50
W9. Weaving with the Rigid Heddle Loom by Anne Field. Hardback pp94. More than 150 photos and drawings clearly illustrate the patterns and skills involved. £6
W10. Working With The Wool - How to Weave a Navajo Rug by Noel Bennett and Tiana Bighorse. Softback pp105 £5
W11. Weaving Without a Loom by Sarita R. Rainey. Ex-library hardback pp128 lots of ideas illustrated with black and white photos. £4
W12. The Art of Weaving by Else Regensteiner. Softback pp184 a well-thumbed edition of this excellent guide. Comprehensive text, diagrams, drafts etc. a very good handbook. £4.50
W14. The Book of School Weaving -by N.A. Reed. Hardback pp64 A lovely (1940's?) guide to simple weaving techniques. Fully illustrated with B&W photos. £5
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
W19. Yarn Preparation - A Handbook by John A. Iredale. A small-scale textiles booklet pp39 published by the Intermediate Technology Development Group £2
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
W23. A Handweaver's Pattern Book by Marguerite Porter Davison. Well thumbed hardback. This is the ultimate pattern book for anyone working with four shafts, a classic collection. £9
W24. Colour and Weave Design - A Practical Reference Book by Ann Sutton (photos by David Cripps) 512 patterns, how to design, 80 pages in full colour. Hardback pp111 £6
W25. The Weavers of Ancient Peru by M. Fini Softback pp64. £4
W26. Weaving as an Art Form - a Personal Statement by Theo Moorman Softback pp104 £4
W27. Latin American Brocades: Explorations in Supplementary Weft Techniques by Suzanne Baizerman and Karen Searle. Softback pp 28 £3
W28. Designing on the Loom by Mary Kirby Softback pp86 £3
W29. The Shuttle Craft Book of American Hand Weaving by Mary Meigs Atwater. Hardback pp333 Publ. 1951 a classic! £5
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)
W32. Off-Loom Weaving by Marion H. Bernstein. Little Craft Book series hardback pp48 ex library copy £2
W34. Merry Christmas Handweavers by Harriet Tidball - Shuttle Craft Monograph 10 1963 pp28 £3
W35. A Millennium of Weaving in Chiapas by Walter F. Morris. Softback pp56 an introduction to the Pellizzi collection of Chiapas textiles. £2
W37. Egyptian Carpets by Luanne Brown and Sidna Rachid. Sofback pp104 a practical guide. £3
W38. Your Book of Weaving by Roger Lewis. Hardback pp20 A simple and practical introduction. Clear diagrams. Suitable for youngsters too. £4
W39. Weaving Without a Loom by Veronica Burningham. Simple projects for all the family. Over 130 colour photos. Softback pp64 vgc £5
W40. Weaving For Amateurs by Helen Coates. Hardback pp80 This old fashioned book is a real treasure with patterns, clear diagrams and lots of information.. does exactly what it says in the title. £5
W42. Beginner's Guide to Beading on a Loom by Alexandra Kidd. Softback pp96. A practical and inovative guide. Clear step by step patterns and photos showing how to make bags, purses, bracelets, wall hangings and more. vgc £5
WL1. The Handweavers Studio - Loom Mechanics (monograph series no.3) £1
WL2. Small-scale Weaving (a needle crafts booklet no.17) pp32. £1
WL3. Looms and Weaving - a shire album £1
WL4. De Vere Mill - official guide booklet £1
WL5. The Weavers Journal winter 1978 (no 108) £1
WL6. The Weavers Journal Summer 1978 (no 106) £1
WL7. The Weavers Journal Summer 1979 (no 110) £1
WL8. The Weavers Journal Autumn 1978 (no107) £1
WL9. The Weavers Journal Spring 1978 (no 105) £1
WL10. Introducing Tapestry Weaving (Practical Projects) by Mike Halsey £1
WL11. Ann Sutton Textiles - illustrated £1
WL12. The Handweavers Studio Yarn Counts. Count conversions and calculations £1
WL13. Card Loom Weaving (Dryad leaflet) £1
WL14. A Guide to Navajo Rugs £1
WL15. The Handweavers Studio Double Faced Fabrics £1
WL16. The Handweavers Studio Double Cloth on 4 shaft looms £1
WL17. Weaving Patterns for Two Way Loom by Vera Miles (Dryad leaflet) £1
WL18. The Handweavers Studio Double Pocket Cloth £1
WL19. Weaving in Nepal £1
WL20. Museum of Mankind - Weaving by Ben Burt £1
WL21. Home Weaving Technique and Instruction Manual by Weavemaster £1
WL22. Hand Weaving on Two Way Looms (Dryad Press) £1
WL23. Setting Up a Four Shaft Loom £1
WL24. The Handweavers Studio Double Pocket Cloth £1
WL25. Hand-Weaving on Two Way Looms (Dryad Leaflet) £1
DYEING
D1. Ikat Technique by Jackie Battenfield. Hardback pp99 History, design and colour, techniques etc. £4.50
D3. Natural Dyes by Gwen Fereday. Hardback pp104 vgc A superbly informative illustrated reference to natural dyes for amateurs and professionals alike. £10
D4. Your Yarn Dyeing - a book for handweavers and spinners by Elsie G. Davenport. Hardback pp127 the classic guide. £3
D5. Natural Dyes and Home Dyeing by Rita J. Adrosko A practical guide with over 150 recipes. softback pp154 £3.50
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
D8. Dyeing For Fibres and Fabrics This large format booklet pp74 is packed with every imaginable bit of information about dyeing - a real treasure. £4
D10. The Dyeing of Textile Fibres by R.S. Horsfall and L.G. Lawrie. Hardback pp436 publ 1949 £5
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
D13. Introducing Dyeing and Printing by Beryl Ash and Anthony Dyson. Hardback pp118 An ex library copy covering relief methods, resist, discharge, stencil and recipes. £2
D18. Dyeing for Fibres and Fabrics softback pp 80 A wealth of information from a wide variety of sources. £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
D21. A Handbook of Indigo Dyeing by Vivien Prideux. Softback pp96 Clear instructions and step by step pictures demonstrate the dyeing process. An inspirational as new book. £7
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
N71. Classic Quilted Vests by Marianne Fons and Elizabeth Porter. Softback pp48 includes paper pattern and lots of inspirational ideas and clear instructions. £4.50 vgc
N98. Picture Quilts by Joan Masters. Hardback pp122 instructions, ideas, patterns - all beautifully illustrated. £4 vgc
NEEDLEPOINT
NP1. Glorious Needlepoint by Kaffe Fassett, photos by Steve Lovi. Softback pp 160 The title says it all - sumptuous illustrations, very inspiring. £5
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
N19. American Indian Needlepoint Designs for pillows, belts, handbags and other projects by Roslyn Epstein. vgc softback. £4
N20. Needlepoint Designs from American Indian Art by Nora Cammann. Hardback pp83 20 designs for pillows, stools, belts, slippers and more. All fully illustrated and clearly explained. £5
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
N 25. Full-Colour American Indian Designs for Needlepoint Rugs by Dorothy P. Story. Charted for easy use with 32 plates. Softback pp32. £4.50
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
N81. Celtic Needlepoint by Alice Starmore. Hardback pp128 Each piece beautifully photographed and accompanied by complete and clear instructions - an inspirational book in vgc. £8
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
E2. Inspiration for Embroidery by Constance Howard. Hardback pp240 £4
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
N100. Embroidery by Ksynia Marko. Hardback pp80 Includes over 60 stitches and many original projects, beautifully illustrated, covers a variety of embroidery styles. £4.50 (damaged spine)
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
N146. Embroidery and Nature by Jan Messent. A Batsford Craft Paperback vgc pp168 another comprehensive and easy to follow guide from this popular author. £4.50
N151. Teach Yourself Embroidery by Jean Kinmond. Hardback pp94 (1983). A lovely, easy to follow guide in very good condition. £1.50
N185.
Practical Embroidery by Heidi Haupt-Battaglia. Hardback pp155 (1968). A
collection of over 70 designs for mats, cloths and runners. Ex-library. £2
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
NL2. Flowers in English Embroidery (V & A Museum 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
CW5. Native American Cross Stitch by Julie Hasler. Hardback pp128 vgc. Projects with easy to work charts etc. £5
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
S1. Pattern Cutting and Making Up - The Professional Approach by Martin M Shoben and Janet P Ward. Revised edition. Softback pp216 As new copy. £6
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
N2. Old English Roses in Needlework by Jane Iles. Hardback pp96 £5
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
S3. Spin It - Making Yarn from Scratch by Lee Raven. Softback pp33 this is a guidebook for those who use a drop spindle. Instructions and projects. As new copy of this interweave press book. £4
S4. Fibres to Fabrics - techniques and projects for handspinners by Hazel Clark. Hardback pp136 Lots of ideas for creating from your handspun. £5
S6. The Woolcraft Book - Spinning, Dyeing and Weaving by Constance Jackson and Judith Plowman. Hardback pp192. vgc. Designed as a beginners introduction to these crafts, this is a very comprehensive guide. £6
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. Softback 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
S23.
The Story of a Homespun Web - a simple guide to spinning and weaving by Mrs.
Godfrey Blount. Fully illustrated by the author. Published by
Vineyard Press. (1913) This delightful collectable:
£10
SL2. Spinning Wheels - Ulster Museum booklet £1
SL3. Spinning Wool (Dryad Press leaflet) £1
SL3. 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
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
BRAIDMAKING/KNOTTING/TABLETS /FELT MAKING
B2. Inkle Loom Weaving by Frances B. Smith, Hardback pp48 ex library copy of this comprehensive little illustrated guide. £3
BL1. Cord Knotting (Dryad leaflet) £1
BL2. Decorative Knotting by K.M.Woods (Dryad leaflet) £1
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
N2. The One-Eyed Weaver "Being an Information Concerning the Versatility of the Needle" published by the makers of Lee Fabrics. Softback collectable possibly 1950's with colour illustrations of needlework. Pamphlet style. £5
N58. Needle Studies in Colour (J. Harris and Sons Ltd., Derwent Mills, Cockermouth) a 1912 colour illustrated catalogue - a real collectable. £4.50
N128. Needlework for Girls by Isabel Horner. Hardback pp109 (1950). A charming and complete guide. £1.50
N150. Complete Needlecraft by Agnes M. Miall. Hardback pp302 (1943). Everything about embroidery, knitting and crochet, home dressmaking and home upholstery. £2
N173. The Pictorial Guide to Modern Home Needlecraft. Hardback pp254 (1946). A comprehensive illustrated guide to a huge range of home needlecrafts from using a sewing machine to repairs and renovations. A lovely traditional reference book. £3
Col.2
The Woman in Fashion by Doris Langley Moore, photographs of celebreties
of the day by Felix Fonteyn. Costumes from the author's own
collection. Hardback pp184 published in1949 £10 see photo:
Col 3. Methods of Test for Textiles. B.S. Handbook No. 11 1949 edition. Hardback pp311 £5
PRINT & FABRIC PAINTING
P&F1. Modrotlac - Indigo Counry Cloths and Artefacts from Czechoslavakia. Catalogue from the Exhibitionin 1987. Full of information and illustrations. £2
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
O79. Exploring Fabric Painting by Stuart and Patricia Robinson. Hardback pp160 A nicely presented ex library book covering tie dye, batik and more £3
O89.
Decorative Fabric Painting by Rosi Robinson. Hardback as new pp80 a
practical guide to painting and dyeing fabric with 13 step by step projects all
beautifully illustrated £6
CARPETS & RUGS
CR1. All Colour Book of Oriental Carpets and Rugs by Stanley Reed. Hardback pp72 102 colour plates. £5
CR2. Make Your Own Rugs by Sue Peverill. Hardback pp141. A guide to design and technique, covering: rags, felting, woven, tufted and more with beautiful inspiring photos throughout. £6
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
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)
O47. An Introduction to Paper Sculpture by Arthur Sadler. Hardback pp63 Techniques and Projects. £3
O48. Paper and Fabric Mache - 100 Imaginative and Ingenious Projects to Make by Dawn Cusick. Softback pp128 a gloriously illustrated inspirational guide. £5
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
LEATHER
BASKET/CANE ETC.
BK1. Basketry - a WI Home Skills guide to basic techniques and equipment. Softback £3
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
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
03. Treasury of Japanese Designs and Motifs for Artists and Craftsmen by Carol Belanger Grafton. As new. 360 illustrations. Softback pp88 £4.50
O4. World Crafts by Jacqueline Herald. Hardback pp192 Oxfam commissioned this glorious book featuring the work of craftmakers from Asia, Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean. Over 300 colour photos, vgc £7
05. Folk Designs from the Caucasus for Weaving and Needlework by Lyatif Kerimov 451 illustrations. softback pp120 £4.50
06 The Illustrated Dictionary of Fabrics by Martin Hardingham. Hardback pp159 this is a unique one volume reference book for anyone interested in or involved with fabrics. User friendly and packed with information - fully illustrated. £5
07. Floral Charted Designs by Jana Kauschild. Softback pp45. £3
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
O10. The Worsted Industry by Alan Brearley and John A. Iredale. How the industry is organised and the many processes used. Softback pp198 £3
O10b The Woollen Industry by Alan Brearley and John A. Iredale. from fibre to fabric...Softback pp154 £3
O11. The Technique of Macrame by Bonny Schmid-Burleson. a Batsford Craft Paperback pp128 clear instructions, lots of photos and illustrations. £3.50
012. Living With Decorative Textiles by Nicholas Barnard. Large format hardback pp192 (heavy to post!) Info on the weaving traditions of Africa, Asia and the Americas and an abundance of ideas for the use of tribal textiles in the home. 267 illustrations, 190 in colour and 5 maps... an inspirational book. £8
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#
015. Thread: An Art Form by Irene Waller. Hardback pp182 ex libarary. Inspirational and instructive, using many different textile techniques to produce art work. £4 (heavy to post)
016. Textile Terms and Definitions Publ. The Textile Institute. Hardback pp227 This is an amazing reference book covering all terminology around textiles. £6
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
019. Textiles by Hugh Bodey. Hardback pp96 ex library copy. The history of textiles in Britain - a fascinating guide. £3
020. The Story of Silk by Dr. John Feltwell. As new hardback pp232. a beautifully produced, difinitive guide. £6
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
023. Bolivian Indian Textiles, Traditional Designs and Costumes. Text and Photography by Tamara Wasserman and Jonathan Hill. 104 illustrations in this extensive guide. £4
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
026, Creative Textile Craft, thread and fabric by Rolf Hartung. A Batsford guide pp96. Ex library copy. £3
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
029. Silk Brocades by Yashadhara Agrawal. Hardback pp139 vgc. Gloriously illustrated study - patterns that have persisted through 3-4 thousand years. £5
030. The Book of Silk by Philippa Scott. Large size hardback pp256 This as new book is a sumptuous guide... heavy to post, but cost £36 new.... £10
O31. The Home Pattern Book of Needlecraft (Crochet, knitting, embroidery, macrame) by Joan Fisher. Large hardback pp280 £5
O34.
The Woollen Industry by Alan Brearley. Pitman hardback pp158 publ
1965 £3
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
O41. The Special World of the Artisan by Frederick J. Pratson. Hardback pp120. A beautiful book of photos (b&w) dedicated to the potter, woodcarver, glassblower, instrument maker and weaver. £5
O50.
Easy to Make Wooden Toys by Terry Forde. vgc hardback pp136.
Colourful and imaginative toys - step by step instructions with scale drawings.
£5
O51.
Yugoslav Naive Art - Ivan Rabuzin. Hardback pp111. Beautiful colour
plates illustrate this lovely vgc book. £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
O61. The Textiles of Guatamala by Regis Bertrand and Danielle Magne. large format hardback pp112 a gorgeous, glossy, beautifully illustrated guide. £6
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
O84.
Creative Crafts. Hardback pp432 A wonderful complete guide to a
massive range of crafts from Armature to Ziz zag stitch. Good condition
£6
O85.
Textile Techniques. Softback pp95 Some great ideas illustrated
with colour photos. £2.50
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
OL2. Bead Threading and Bead Looming. A 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
OL7. Working with Fibres and Fabrics by Helen Thomson £1
OL8. Working With Metal Foils £1
OL9. Painting With Laquer £1
OL11. The Story of Cotton £1
OL14, A Brief Discussion of the History of Cotton, Its Culture, Breeding, Harvesting and Uses by H. B. Brown £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