hot textiles
Inspiration and techniques with heat tools
by Kim Thittichai

An inspirational and practical guide to the potential of heat tools for textile artists. Soldering irons, heat guns and household irons can be used in a myriad of ways – from adding texture and variety to textile work to creating impressive three-dimensional vessels

Traditional Bedfordshire Lace
Techniques and Patterns
by Barbara Underwood

The reader will not find a long list of written sources in the book. The knowledge it contains has been acquire largely by different methods, including talking to traditional lace-makers over a period of 25 years and studying lace in museums.

New Ideas in Goldwork [reprint]
by Tracy A Franklin

New Ideas in Goldwork is a beautiful exploration of the potential of this needlework technique, combining it with metal-thread work in experimental ways. Teacher Tracy A Franklin takes the technique to new heights to inspire all embroiderers.