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Lark Books 1st 1995
large 4to, very very minor wear to base of boards, very very minor creasing to edges of dustwrapper o/w VG++/VG++ 710 gms
(Order reference 10096).£14.50 -
Susan Haynes/ Allen & Unwin 1st 1990
lrge 4to, small hole to spine of dustwrapper + minor creasing to dustwrapper spine o/w VG++/VG++ 790 gms
(Order reference 10303).£7.50 -
E P Publishing 1982
4to paperback 64pages, minor bumps + wear to covers + short crease to rear cover o/w VG++ 190 gms
(Order reference 10336).£3.00 -
Little, Brown & Co. 1st 1994
square format 4to F/F 745 gms
(Order reference 10422).
Christine Donaldson has created a glorious range of over 20 original designs for babies up to the age of 18 months. They consist of clothes and colourful nursery accessories. The book uses a great variety of techniques some relying on hand sewing - such as English, Dresden plate and cathedral window patchwork and others which can be made by machine - log cabin, seminole and American block patchwork. Some of the projects include quilting or applique.
Originally patchwork and quilting were produced by using scraps of fabrics salvaged from garments too worn out to be of further use. Some of the early American quilts, made by pioneer women in this manner, used plain red and white calicoes and even flour sacking. Yet the patterns produced are so intricate as to transform these humble materials into little works of art. Some form of patchwork and quilting was practised by most rural societies around the world and the preparation of a tiny quilt, made of the softest and most colourful scraps of fabric collected for a long time among a group of women, would herald the birth of a child ..
PATCHWORK BABY is therefore steeped in the tradition, although in our more affluent days we are more likely to explore the remnant counter rather than the family ragbag for inspiration. A craft born of necessity and as a way to occupy long winter evenings now has to be fitted into the busy lives most women lead today. The projects included in this book have been carefully graded. Some are very simple and can be made in a short time, even by a novice, while others - the christening robe for instance - require a good deal of time and patience and a higher level of skill. But the impact of patchwork relies largeJy on the careful juxtaposition of light and dark and on the choice of colours so that even the simplest objects can be made into very special gifts.
£4.00 -
Bell & Hyman 1st 1982
4to, ex library, front free endpaper missing, minor bumps + slight sunning to boards, wear, chips + sunning to dustwrapper o/w VG/VG 840 gms
(Order reference 10462).£5.00 -
Anaya 1st 1992
4to, very very min wear to bottom edge of boards, very very minor creasing to dustwrapper edges o/w VG++/VG++ 795 gms
(Order reference 10770).£10.50 -
Sterling/Main Street 1st 1990
4to paperback 127pages, previous owner's name and address sticker to 1/2 title page o/w VG++ 415 gms
(Order reference 10947).£12.00 -
Dover Publications 1986
4to paperback 80pp VG++ 245 gms
(Order reference 10948).£10.00 -
Meredith Press 1st 1995
square format 4to, glazed pictorial boards in a similar dustwrapper, previous owner's name and address sticker to front free endpaper o/w F+/F 800 gms
(Order reference 11095).£15.00 -
Evans brothers 1st in UK 1980
4to, very slight wear to dustwrapper o/w F/VG++ 585 gms
(Order reference 11096).
Elsie Svennas's beautiful and novel ideas for quilting - often combined with patchwork and applique - will be a revelation to those who always thought the limit of the technique was the traditional quilted bedspread. She uses quilting to make, patch, mend ana alter clothes, and to make accessories, toys, soft furnishings and, perhaps most excitingly, pictures and wall hangings. A wealth of drawings and photographs illustrate the techniques and show what can be achieved by experimenting with textures, incorporating cherished fragments of precious material or odd scraps, with ingenuity and innovation.
Although this is not a book for beginners, and many of these ideas need a considerable degree of skill, Elsie Svennas's enthusiasm and encouragement will certainly inspire you to explore this technique further.
£5.00 -
Merehurst reprint 1992
square format 4to, glazed pictorial boards in a similar dustwrapper M/VG++ 585 gms
(Order reference 11212).
This practical and inspirational book examines the centuries~old craft of quilting. In recent years, quilting has tended to be regarded as simply a subsidiary skill to patchwork and appliqué. Now, an increasing number of needlewomen have recognized that quilting is a highly subtle art form, capable of producing a truly beautiful blend of pattern and texture.
After a brief look at the historical background, the author, who is a leading authority on the subject, describes the basic materials and skills that are required. She then shows to quilt by hand or machine.
Next, the intricacies of pattern and design are investigated, and Dorothy Osler shows clearly how to make both motifs and filler patterns, and how to combine them to produce a truly satisfying work of art. She finishes with a look at some of the special effects with which modern quilt artists are experimenting.
Of great value both to beginners and to those who would like to improve their skills, the book is fully illustrated in colour, with step~by~step photographs to show techniques. It also contains many examples of quilts~ traditional and modern~ that explain why quilting is now enjoying a revival of popularity.
£12.00 -
Collins & Brown 1st 1992
4to F/VG++ 940 gms
(Order reference 11531).£7.50 -
Sterling 1st 1981
4to paperback 96pp F 220 gms
(Order reference 11564).£5.00 -
Museum Quilt Publications 1st 1994
4to F/F 880 gms
(Order reference 11577).£7.75 -
Bell & Hyman 1st 1985
4to, previous owner's name + address sticker to front free endpaper o/w F/VG++ 1030 gms
(Order reference 11624).£15.00 -
Elm Tree Books 1st 1985
4to F/VG++ 595 gms
(Order reference 12565).£2.50 -
David & Charles 1st 2003
4to, glazed pictorial boards F 765 gms
(Order reference 12621).£15.00 -
Little, Brown & Co. 1st 1994
square format 4to F/F 830 gms
(Order reference 12764).
Christine Donaldson has created a glorious range of over 20 original designs for babies up to the age of 18 months. They consist of clothes and colourful nursery accessories. The book uses a great variety of techniques some relying on hand sewing - such as English, Dresden plate and cathedral window patchwork and others which can be made by machine - log cabin, seminole and American block patchwork. Some of the projects include quilting or applique.
Originally patchwork and quilting were produced by using scraps of fabrics salvaged from garments too worn out to be of further use. Some of the early American quilts, made by pioneer women in this manner, used plain red and white calicoes and even flour sacking. Yet the patterns produced are so intricate as to transform these humble materials into little works of art. Some form of patchwork and quilting was practised by most rural societies around the world and the preparation of a tiny quilt, made of the softest and most colourful scraps of fabric collected for a long time among a group of women, would herald the birth of a child ..
PATCHWORK BABY is therefore steeped in the tradition, although in our more affluent days we are more likely to explore the remnant counter rather than the family ragbag for inspiration. A craft born of necessity and as a way to occupy long winter evenings now has to be fitted into the busy lives most women lead today. The projects included in this book have been carefully graded. Some are very simple and can be made in a short time, even by a novice, while others - the christening robe for instance - require a good deal of time and patience and a higher level of skill. But the impact of patchwork relies largeJy on the careful juxtaposition of light and dark and on the choice of colours so that even the simplest objects can be made into very special gifts.£4.00 -
National Patchwork Association 1988
4to stapled softback 32pages, very minor wear to edges of covers o/w VG++ 170 gms
(Order reference 12948).£6.00 -
B T Batsford 1st 1986
4to, minor bumps to boards, very very minor marks to front free endpaper, slight creasing to dustwrapper o/w VG++/VG++ 445 gms
(Order reference 13083).£10.00 -
B T Batsford reprint 1993
4to VG++/VG++ 675 gms
(Order reference 13173).£12.50 -
Wayland Publishers 1977
8vo, glazed pictorial boards F 230 gms
(Order reference 13338).£2.00 -
Bloomsbury Books 1993
8vo, glazed pictorial boards in a similar dustwrapper, very very minor marking to inside of dustwrapper o/w F/VG++ 255 gms
(Order reference 13342).£3.00 -
Little, Brown & Co. 1994
square format 4to, short closed tears to dustwrapper o/w F/VG+ 830 gms
(Order reference 14282).
Christine Donaldson has created a glorious range of over 20 original designs for babies up to the age of 18 months. They consist of clothes and colourful nursery accessories. The book uses a great variety of techniques some relying on hand sewing - such as English, Dresden plate and cathedral window patchwork and others which can be made by machine -log cabin, seminole and American block patchwork. Some of the projects include quilting or applique.
Originally patchwork and quilting were produced by using scraps of fabrics salvaged from garments too worn out to be of further use. Some of the early American quilts, made by pioneer women in this manner, used plain red and white calicoes and even flour sacking. Yet the patterns produced are so intricate as to transform these humble materials into little works of art. Some form of patchwork and quilting was practised by most rural societies around the world and the preparation of a tiny quilt, made of the softest and most colourful scraps of fabric collected for a long time among a group of women, would herald the birth of a child ..
PATCHWORK BABY is therefore steeped in the tradition, although in our more affluent days we are more likely to explore the remnant counter rather than the family ragbag for inspiration. A craft born of necessity and as a way to occupy long winter evenings now has to be fitted into the busy lives most women lead today. The projects included in this book have been carefully graded. Some are very simple and can be made in a short time, even by a novice, while others - the christening robe for instance - require a good deal of time and patience and a higher level of skill. But the impact of patchwork relies largeJy on the careful juxtaposition of light and dark and on the choice of colours so that even the simplest objects can be made into very special gifts.£4.00 -
Collins & Brown 1st 2006
large 4to, glazed pictorial boards in a similar dustwrapper, very minor wrinkling to top dustwrapper edges o/w F/VG++ 880 gms (Order reference 14617).£35.00 -
Batsford 1st 2006
large 4to F+/F+ 765 gms
(Order reference 14637).£15.00 -
David & Charles 1st 1993
large 4to, very, very minor spotting to endpapers, name to front free endpaper, wear, tears + piece missing from dustwrapper o/w VG+/G++ 1080 gms
(Order reference 14735).£4.00 -
Batsford 1st in paperback 1987
4to paperback 119 pages, very very minor bumps to covers o/w VG++ 355 gms
(Order reference 14737).£6.00 -
David & Charles rep 2010
4to paperback 128pp F 525 gms
(Order reference 14842).
Immerse yourself in the sumptuous world of Jelly Rolls with 17 exciting quilting projects.Turn gorgeous Jelly Rolls into fabulous quilts, each of which can be made from just one roll.
Features unique advice on making the most of this fresh approach to fabric, as well as tips on adapting the quilts to your existing stashes.
Step-by-step instructions and easy-to-follow diagrams ensure that untying your beautifully rolled fabric will be the first step to quilting heaven.
£10.00 -
J R Publications 1st 2001
4to wirebound paperback 112pp F 545 gms
(Order reference 14843).£12.50 -
J R Publications 1st 2006
4to paperback 104pp F 480 gms
(Order reference 14844).
£10.00 -
Merehurst rep 1993
square format 4to, v min shelfwear to bds, prev owner's name & address sticker to fr pastedown, sl wr, wrinkling, small chips + 1 small tr o/w VG++/VG+ 935 gms
(Order reference 14857).
Have you ever wanted to create a textile work of art that is both beautiful and exciting, but perhaps not known quite where to begin? Designed for quilters and embroiderers, here is a book full of imagination, information, ideas and practical step-by-step guidance on an enduring and entrancing subject.
Taking the theme of fairy tales, old and new, with their enthralling blend of magic and commonsense, slapstick humour and high romance, princesses and woodcutters, knights and dragons, a group of textile artists have let their imaginations run riot and have translated these stories into fabrics and stitches.
Starting with the initial planning and drawing stage, which is the main stumbling block for most of us, Gail Harker demonstrates, in clearly described and illustrated stages, how anyone — even a complete beginner - can achieve a beautiful and rewarding result by using the same straightforward techniques as the professionals.
In successive chapters she shows how to enhance your work by using fabric dyes and colouring techniques, steps to successful quilting and applique, automatic and free machine embroidery, how to make a textile fairy tale book, and how to finish your work.
Filled with full colour pictures of works by today's leading textile artists, this book is a pleasure to look through. It is also an invaluable work of reference for anyone wanting to create their own quilt or embroidery.£5.00 -
Brockhampton Press 1995
4to, glazed pictorial boards in a similar d/w, slight sunning to d/w o/w F/VG++ 740 gms
(Order reference 15032)£9.50 -
Martingale 2009
4to paperback F 400 gms
(Order reference 15248)£15.00 -
Brockhampton Press 1995
large 4to, glazed pictorial boards in a similar d/w, slight sunning to spine o/w F++/F 740 gms
(Order reference 15359)£9.50 -
B T Batsford 1st 1980
ex college sticker to front pastedown + stamp to title page o/w F/VG++ 592 gms
(Order reference 2589).£8.50 -
Allen & Unwin Austrralia 1st 1990
tall 4to, minor bumps + wear to board edges, minor creasing + short tear to dustwrapper o/w VG++/VG++ 796 gms
(Order reference 2620).£7.50 -
B T Batsford reprint 1983
F/F 538 gms
(Order reference 2637).£8.50 -
Search Press 1st English edition 1981
4to, slight wear to dustwrapper, tiny amount of loss + short tear to base of dustwrapper spine o/w VG++/VG+ 796 gms
(Order reference 2660).£7.00 -
Bell & Hyman 1st 1982
large 4to, very very minor wear to boards, slight sunning to dustwrapper spine o/w VG++/VG++ 878 gms
(Order reference 2729).£10.00 -
Search Press 1st 1981
4to, landscape format, dustwrapper attached to boards with self-adhesive film, uncompleted ex libris plate to front free endpaper o/w VG++/VG++ 796 gms
(Order reference 2757).£7.00 -
Treasure Press 1987
4to, glazed pictorial boards VG++ 534 gms
(Order reference 2875).£3.50 -
Sterling Publishing 2nd edition 1994
large 4to F/F 765 gms
(Order reference 3357).£8.50 -
Courage Books 1st 1994
large 4to F/F 690 gms
(Order reference 3359).£10.00 -
Bell & Hyman 1st UK 1982
4to, very slight sunning to top + bottom edges of boards o/w VG++/VG++ 860 gms
(Order reference 3361).£10.00 -
B T Batsford 1st 1984
4to, very very minor wear to boards o/w VG++/VG++ 860 gms
(Order reference 3362).£8.50 -
George Allen & Unwin 1st 1974
4to, small tear to rear of dustwrapper, inscription to front pastedown o/w VG++/VG++ 890 gms
(Order reference 3363).£12.00 -
B T Batsford 1st 1980
4to VG++/VG++ 528 gms
(Order reference 3364).£10.00 -
Penguin Books 1974
4to paperback 267 pages + 3 pages of publisher's ads, minor rubs + wear o/w VG+ 450 gms
(Order reference 3365).£4.50 -
Pan 1976
4to paperback 96pp VG++ 265 gms
(Order reference 3368).£4.75 -
Sterling Publishing 1981
4to paperback 96pp VG+ 210 gms
(Order reference 3370).£4.75 -
BBC 1977
4to stapled paperback book 64pages VG++ 155 gms
(Order reference 3371).£2.00 -
Little Hills Press 1st 1988
Very minor wear to board edges, very minor creasing to dustwrapper o/w VG++/VG++ 1100 gms
(Order reference 3922).£10.00 -
Westbridge Books 1985
large 4to, very very minor dulling to boards, very minor wear to dustwrapper o/w VG++/VG++ 1070 gms
(Order reference 4063).£15.00 -
Bell & Hyman 1st 1986
4to, glazed pictorial boards F 585 gms
(Order reference 4228).£6.00 -
David & Charles 1st 1993
large 4to, very very minor wear to boards, very tiny tear to head of spine of dustwrapper o/w VG++/VG++ 1070 gms
(Order reference 4235).£12.00 -
J G Press 1st 1996
large 4to, glazed pictorial boards in similar dustwrapper M/F 815 gms
(Order reference 4489).£6.50 -
Dover 1st 1974
4to paperback 57pp, spine very slightly sunned, very minor creasing o/w VG+ 305 gms
(Order reference 4639).£5.00 -
Dover reprint 1989
4to paperback 144pp VG++ 420 gms
(Order reference 4641).£10.00 -
Blandford 1st 1990
large 4to, 'This Book Belongs To' stamps to front pastedown
+ front free endpaper, dustwrapper spine sunned o/w VG++/VG++ 785 gms
(Order reference 4687).
Tumbling Blocks, Delectable Mountains, Stairway to Heaven, Log Cabin, Windmill Blades, and
Other Optical Designs provide a striking illustrated survey of the magical effects of geometric design in American quilts. As intriguing to quilters as to everyone who admires good design, this 143 page book explores for the first time, the imaginative dimensions of classic optical quilt designs ~ patterns that can be 'read' in more than one way and appear to have movement and depth. Using the directions supplied, you can also create your own optical designs. Clear instructions and illustrations accompany four effervescent projects -- Eccentric Star, Tumbling blocks, 3-D fans, and Tree of Life. Illustrated with 50 colour plates and over 145 additional photographs, drawings and diagrams. 143 pages, with Bibliography.
