The new book 'Inspiration Plus' published in 2006 by Bailey Curtis, is a follow-up to 'Inspiration to Stitch', profiling six more textile artists.
£12.99 plus £1.50 p&p
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A new book by Bailey Curtis, written with Annette Morgan. Lots of helpfull information on appliqué, how to do it in step-by-step explanations plus samples of work. Also included are many pictures of how various textile artists use applique in their work. The book has 32 pages, many photographs on each page, all in full colour.
£10.99 plus £1.50 p&p
Order direct from publisher, using credit card by e-mailing bailey@baileycurtis.com or phone/fax +44 (0)1531 828664
Cheques to Bailey Curtis, please, at 7 Lancaster Terrace, Hill Top Lane, Newent, Gloucestershire, GL18 1EA
This book has just been published in May 2003. 38 pages in full colour, the book profiles six textile artists, their inspiration, their interpretation and methods of work. The artists-Jae Maries, Siān Martin, Sandra Meech, Annette Morgan, Anne Raphael and Margaret M.Roberts share their thoughts, background information and working methods.
Each artist shows sketchbooks or working drawings which are made into samples, then onto completed works of textile art. This is a must for City & Guilds Embroidery & Patchwork or AS & A level students, as a valuable tool in their study pack.
Price £12.99, plus £1.50 p&p
This book was published in October 2001, filled with information and recipes for dyeing a variety of fibres and fabrics. For the four main types of dye, various methods of dyeing were given, e.g. rainbow dyeing, space dyeing in a tray or microwave, quick methods for dyeing wool, cottons, silk etc.
The four dyes covered were- Acid dyes for animal fibres (silk, wool, mohair etc.) Direct dyes for cellulose or vegetable fibres (cotton, linen, hemp, viscose, rayon etc.) Reactive dyes (Procion) for cellulose fibres, as above and finally Disperse dyes or Transfer paints and dyes for synthetic fibres.
The book is ring-bound for ease of use, with 50 pages, 16 of which are in glorious colour.
Price £14.99, plus £1.50 p&p.
Both available from the author and publisher -
Bailey Curtis phone/fax +44 (0)1531 828664
Cheques or credit cards accepted - 7 Lancaster Terrace, Hill Top Lane, Newent, Gloucestershire, GL18 1EA