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.  First Book of Modern Lace Knitting by Marianne Kinzel.  Softback pp92  Perfect for the beginning lace knitter or the advanced professional.  33 diagrams, 21 photos. £4

K2.  The Big Book of Baby Knitting by Mary Healey.  More than 100 patterns from birth to school.  Hardback pp256 £4

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 & hardback edition - this hardly needs describing, a classic! £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

K27. Fun with Knitted Toys by Barbara Charles.  Hardback pp62.   simple designs with double knitting wool. £4

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

K45.  A Complete Guide to Knitting ed: Pam Dawson  Hardback pp160 vgc A practical and easy to follow course, £4.50

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

MK10.  Jodie's Favorite Demonstrations vol 1.  Bobbin weaving or intarsia, isolation and alphabet, sport towel with graphic designs, block alphabet graph, vertical and horizontal, international signal flag code graph, script alphabet and slanted script graphs, fingertip towel with graphs.  by Jodie Raymond.  spiral bound softback pp56 £4.50

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

MK14.  Bulky Round Neck Upside Down Raglan Pullovers for Babies and Children.  - all patterns have three stitch gauges to accommodate different thicknesses and types of yarn.  by Jodie Raymond.  Spiral bound softback pp68 as new. £5

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

MK32.  Child's Pant Set and Variations by Sandy Lightfoot.  (sizes:20" - 36") step by step instructions for standard gauge machines. £2

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

MK70.  Electronic Fun Knits also for Hand-knitting and Intarsia.  By Elizabeth Long.  spiral bound softback  £3

MK92.  Machine Knitted Skirts by Mary Weaver - patterns and techniques.  spiral bound softback pp170 £5

MK97.  Machine Knits for Little Rascals Book 3 by Doreen Nelson - inset sleeve sweaters and cardigans, 4 ply patterns in sizes 20-50"  softback pp 24 £2

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.  Canada Mikrokosma - An exhibition of Contemporary Canadian Tapestries. (1982)  Illustrated catalogue. £2

W2.  Weaving - A Complete Introduction to the Craft of Weaving by Nell Znamierowski  Hardback pp94 ex library  £2.50

W3.  Aubusson et la Renaissance de la Tapisserie. (1946) in French with black and white illustrations  ex library £3

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.  Rug Weaving Techniques - Beyond the Basics by Peter Collingwood (photos by David Cripps)  ex library copy but good condition. £10

W8.  The Pile Weaves by Jean Wilson.  Twenty six techniques and how to do them.  Hardback pp96 ex library copy £3

 W9.  The Weaver's Workbook by Hilary Chetwynd.  A concise weaving course based on a creative understanding of the principles and practices of the craft.  Hardback pp96 £7

W10.  Designing and Making Handwoven Rugs by Osma Gallinger Tod and Josephine Couch Del Deo.  Techniques for creating European, Oriental and American rugs and household fabrics.  Softback pp294 £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 Weaver and the Throwster by David Possee.   Booklet pp72  An insight into the workings of the 19th century silk industry in Essex and Suffolk and its effect on local communities.   £1.50

W13.  Fine-Art Weaving by Irene Waller.   Hardback pp142 ex library copy.  A well illustrated guide to fibre art in Britain.  Includes work by Beutlich, Brennan, Collingwood, Mathison and many more. £6

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

W16.  The Weaver's Craft by L.E.Simpson and M.Weir.  Hardback pp205 A classic guide published in 1949 but still excellent. £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

W20.  The Technique of Weaving by John Tovey.  Hardback pp128.  A standard work on the subject with excellent diagrams and photos.  £4.50 (& ex library copy £4)

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.  The Weaver's Craft by L.E. Simpson and M.Weir.  A Dryad Press Hardback pp206   A tatty cover on this 1949 classic guide. £4

W23.  The Weaver's Book of Scottish Tartans by Harriet Tidball.  A Shuttle Craft monograph 5 1962 booklet pp45  £4

W24.  People and Patterns - The carpet weaving industry in 19th century Barnard Castle.  Softback pp88 edited by Denis Coggins.  A fascinating guide £3.50

W25.  The Weaving, Spinning and Dyeing Book by Rachel Brown.   Large format paperback (pricey to post) pp366.  This is a really great, comprehensive guide to these three disciplines.... maybe the only book you need!  £6

W27.  Your Handweaving by Elsie G. Davenport.  86 diagrams and plates illustrate this classic guide.  paperback  pp128 £4 

W28.  Hand-Loom Weaving by F. J. Christopher (Foyles Handbook) hardback pp95 1950's pocket book with excellent diagrams and information £2.50

W29.  Notes on Carpet Knotting and Weaving publ. Victoria and Albert Museum.   softback pocket size pp42 £1.50

W30.  The Mechanism of Weaving by Thomas W. Fox  publ: 1907 hardback pp593 a beautifully illustrated collectable. £8

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

W32.  Egyptian Landscapes - Weavings from the Ramses Wissa Wassef School.  softback pp64  this fabulous publication from the touring exhibition of 1985/6 full of inspirational illustrations. £4

W33.  Mexican Motifs by Harriet Tidball,  Shuttle Craft Monograph 6 1962 softback pp 22 £3

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

W36.  Pueblo Weaving and textile crafts by Nancy Fox.  A Museum of New Mexico Press Guidebook.  pp92 eight full colour pages. £3

W37.  Egyptian Carpets by Luanne Brown and Sidna Rachid.  Sofback pp104  a practical guide. £3

W39.  Weaving Without a Loom by Veronica Burningham.  Simple projects for all the family.  Over 130 colour photos.  Softback pp64 vgc £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

W44.  Guatamala Visited by Mary M. Atwater.  Shuttle Craft  Monograph 15 1965  £3

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

WL2.  Small-scale Weaving (a needle crafts booklet no.17) pp32. £1

WL3.  Victorian Tapestry Workshop - information guide to this Australian workshop, illustrated £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.  Dryad Foot Power Looms (Dryad leaflet) £1

WL11.  Tapestries from Lesotho £1

WL13.  Card Loom Weaving (Dryad leaflet) £1

WL14.  Introducing Tapestry Weaving (Practical Projects) by Mike Halsey £1

WL17.  Weaving Patterns for Two Way Loom by Vera Miles (Dryad leaflet) £1

WL19.  Weaving in Nepal £1

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

 

DYEING

D1. Ikat Technique by Jackie Battenfield.  Hardback pp99  History, design and colour, techniques etc. £4.50

D2.  The Dyer's Companion by Elijah Bemiss.  Softback pp310  £4

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

D6.  A Simple Dyers Notebook by C. Morton and A.J.Mortlock.     Booklet of recipes. £1.50

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.  Indigo Textiles - Technique and History by Gosta Sandberg.  Hardback pp184 History and application around the world plus techniques and instructions. £5

D9.  The Craft of Natural Dyeing by Jenny Dean.  Glowing colours from the plant world.  Softback pp64 vgc

D10.  The Dyeing of Textile Fibres by R.S. Horsfall and L.G. Lawrie.  Hardback pp436 publ 1949  £5

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

D13.  A Weaver's Garden - growing plants for natural dyes and fibers by Rita Buchanan.  Softback pp228 £5

DL2.   Vegetable or Natural Dyeing in Wool (Dryad Leaflet 525) £1

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

NL3.  Patchwork Made Perfect - Toys, Designs, Templates. £1

NL7.  Patchwork - Dryad leaflet £1

NL10.  Discovering Patchwork.  BBC publication £1

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

N54. Quilting – a Needle Crafts booklet vgc pp 30 £1

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

N167. Quilting a step by step guide by Margery Cutbush.  Hardback pp80  simple techniques clearly illustrated.   £2

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

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

N86. Jerusalem in Needlepoint and Embroidery by Ann Roth. Hardback pp64 (1973). 18 memorable sites in full colour for cross stitching with descriptions and detailed instructions. £2

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

N74.  Embroidery - Traditional designs, techniques and patterns from all over the world by Mary Gostelow.  Hardback pp284 each chapter dealing with a region of the world, this book is fascinating and inspirational.... hundreds of drawing and charts and diagrams.... £6

N77. Learn Embroidery by Jane Iles. Paperback pp64 (1987). Comprehensive guide full of photographs and diagrams. £2.50

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

N85.  Design in Embroidery by Kathleen Whyte.  Hardback pp190 illustrated with black and white photos and line drawings. £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

N129. Teach Yourself Embroidery by Loretta Holz. Hardback pp151 (1974). A basic, illustrated guide. £2

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

N187. Group Work in Embroidery by Belinda Montagu. Hardback pp120 (1986). An inspirational book in very good condition with information about organising and planning group porjects such as large panels and complex church vestments. £4

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

CW1.  50 Canvas Embroidery Stitches (diagrams and close up photos) pp132 £1

CW2.  Cross-Stitch - Dryad leaflet no. 110 £1

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

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

N16.  The Batsford Book of Practical Dressmaking by Amanda Stevenson.  Hardback pp190 a good, clear guide with excellent diagrams and instructions.  Ex-library copy. £3.50

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

N63.  Making Cushions – a Leisure Crafts booklet pp32 vgc £1

N103. Simple Sewing by Leila Aitken. Paperback pp71 (1981). A basic guide. £1.50

NL5.  How To Make Buttonholes and Pockets - Singer Publication £1

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

N141. Needlework for Pleasure by Eileen Lowcock. Paperback pp160 (1973). Full of illustrated ideas, techniques and instructions from the Good Housekeeping family library. £1.50

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

N156. The Satisfaction of Stitchery by Joan Wolfenden. Hardback pp160 (1983). A lovely, handwritten book illustrated with photography of the author's work. £5

NL4.  Bits for Bazaars - WI booklet £1

LACE MAKING

L2.  Creative Design in Bobbin Lace by Ann Collier.  Hardback pp144 Using traditional bobbin lace techniques and patterns as a basis, the author explores the exciting new directions in which she and others have been taking the craft of lace making.  104 photos, 109 line illustrations, 7 colour plates.  £5 vgc

L5.  Bobbin Lace Making by Doreen Wright.  Hardback pp103 an excellent comprehensive guide £4

SPINNING

S1. British Sheep Breeds - Their Wool and Its Uses  Publ:  wool marketing board.    Each breed illustrated and described. £4.50

S2.  Handspinning Art and Technique by Allen Fannin.  Hardback pp208   A complete guide to the subject, fully illustrated. £6

S3.  Stylish Knitting from Handspun or Commercial Yarns.  by Nina Shttlewood.  Hardback pp142 vgc £5

S4.  British Sheep publ: The National Sheep Breeders Assoc. 1968 softback pp146 £3

S5.  Spinning and Weaving at Home - Making and Using Your Own Low-cost Spinning Wheel and Loom - (Self sufficient living pub) by Thomas Kilbride.  Softback pp128 £5

S6.  The Spinner's Workshop by John Mercer.  A social history and practical guide.  Hardback pp147 £4

S7.  Handspinning by Eliza Leadbeater.  Hardback pp110  an excellent comprehensive guide £6

S8.  Spinning Wheels, Spinners and Spinning by Patricia Baines.  Hardback pp250  This is the definitive guide.  £6

S9.  Creative Crafts with Wool and Flax  by Molly Duncan.  Hardback pp64  more than spinning, this book describes the possibilities of creating with the yarn you have spun.  £4.50

S10.  Your Handspinning by Elsie. G. Davenport.  Softback pp130 this is a great little classic guide. £3

S11.  Handspindles by Bette Hochberg.  Booklet pp65  a fascinating, illustrated guide. £2

S12.  Fibres to Fabrics - Techniques and Projects for Handspinners by Hazel Clark.  Hardback pp136  you've learnt to spin, now here's some inspiration for you spun yarn! £6

S13.  Spinning and Dyeing - an introductory manual by Gill Dalby and Liz Christmas.  Hardback pp134.   a clear guide with lots of excellent illustrations. £6

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

S16.  Twists to Treasures - a primer for spinners by Aileen Stace.   Booklet full of information on spinning and lots of illustrations. £1.50

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 

S19.  The Craft of Handspinning by Eileen Chadwick.  Hardback pp166  ex library copy with a tatty first page - but an excellent  classic guide. £3.50  also Paperback version in good condition  £6

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

S21.  The Woolcraft Book - spinning, dyeing and weaving by Constance Jackson and Judith Plowman.  Hardback pp192 fully illustrated detailed clear guide. £6

S22.  The Ashford Book of Spinning by Anne Field.  Hardback pp150 good condition. £7

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

SL3.  Spinning Wool (Dryad Press leaflet) £1

SL4.  Samuel Crompton (1753-1827) Inventor of the Spinning Mule by M.E.Rose £1

SL6.  Twelve Bobbins Spinning - the story surrounding a borizontal flax wheel invented by Bernard Barton c1766 £1

CROCHET

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

CL1.  Crochet (Needle Crafts booklet) £1

BRAIDMAKING/KNOTTING/TABLETS /FELT MAKING

B1.  Braidmaking by Barbara Pegg.  Softback vgc pp80 many forms of braid all clearly explained and fully illustrated. £5

B2.  Weaving Bands by Liv Trotzig and Astrid Axelsson.  Softback pp88 woven, plaited, tablet and more.  £3

B3.  Tablet Weaving by Ann Sutton and Pat Holtom  Hardback pp102  85 diagrams and lots of photos illustrate this comprehensive guide. £5

BL1.  Cord Knotting (Dryad leaflet) £1

BL2.  Decorative Knotting by K.M.Woods (Dryad leaflet) £1

BL3.  Netting by Primrose Cumming (Dryad leaflet) £1

BL4.  Tablet Weaving (Dryad leaflet) £1

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

COLLECTABLES

Col.1  The Standard Handbook of Textiles by A. J. Hall.  ex-library hardback pp296   A 1940's treasure - packed with info. and great period photos including great adverts for amazing things like "Mystolene" !  £4.50

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

N36.  Applique - Design and Method by Kathleen Mann - hardback pp47 - a lovely collectable 1930's book (this is a   1950's reprint) £5

N37.  The Practical Guide to Modern Home Needlecraft.  Hardback pp254 a collectable 1940’s book with great period photos and lots of information.  £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

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

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

OL20.  Carpets in Paintings by John Mills £1

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

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

O56.  The Leatherworking Handbook - a practical illustrated sourcebook of techniques and projects by Valerie Michael.  Softback pp128 vgc  projects include: belt, mask, purse, briefcase, wallet, shoulder bag and more.  £6

BASKET/CANE ETC.

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

OL21.  Chair and Stool Seating (Dryad booklet) £1

OL22.  Rush Baskets and Mats (Dryad booklet) £1

 

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.  Charted Peasant Designs from Saxon Transylvania ed: Heinz Edgar Kiewe.   softback  £4

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

O8.  Temari - Published in Japanese, this vgc softback is a book of patterns for making temari decorative balls. £5

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

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)

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

O20.  The Complete Book of Soft Dolls by Pamela Peake.  Hardback pp134.  A practical guide to making all sorts of fabric dolls.  Illustrated by beautiful colour photos.  £5

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

O29.  The History of the Woollen and Worsted Industries by E. Lipson  ex library hardback pp273 published 1921 £4

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

O102.  The Craftsman in Textiles by Leslie J. Clarke Hardback (ex-library) pp159  Not a textbook, but a readable story of the textle arts – weaving and more, fascinating.  £4.50

OL1.  Decoupage (leisure crafts booklet) £1

OL2.  Painting on Wood (leisure crafts booklet) £1

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

OL12.  The Turcoman of Iran £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

OL24.  The Last of the Bedouin in Jordan £1

OL25.  Beads - Sarawak Museum publication £1

OL26.  Wool Knowledge £1