Textiles & Mixed Media
Woven Art
SPRING 2019
15 modern weaving projects for you and your home Elena Vilar The ancient craft of weaving has long been recognised for its humble, practical beauty and meditative qualities: while creating gorgeous decorative projects for your home you can also reflect and relax through the repeated motions of yarn over loom. Rediscover this traditional craft and enkindle your age-old weaving skills by immersing yourself in the wonderful world of Elena Vilar, professional weaver and beloved French blogger Deer Jane. By following her gentle and easy-to-follow instructions, learn how to create 15 woven masterpieces inspired by this age-old craft with a modern twist. The richly illustrated techniques section allows you to master the basics before delving into Elena's simple yet sophisticated designs. Discover how to make a cardboard loom, thread a shop-bought loom, dye wool using natural dyes, make jersey yarn, wind pompoms and more, then learn the essential weaving methods you'll need for the projects. Make sumptuously textured wall hangings, plant pot holders, jewellery, dream catchers and more using an inspiring range of materials and fabrics and imaginative embellishments. Each project includes handy tips and know-how boxes, ensuring that both experienced and beginner weavers will be able to make all of the woven creations in the book. • Paperback with flaps • 160 pages • 235 x 190mm (71/2 x 9¼ inches) • 400 colour photographs • ISBN: 9781782217015 • £12.99 / US $19.95 All rights free
Selling points
• Learn how to create 15 contemporary woven designs and accessories by beloved French blogger Elena Vilar of Deer Jane • Traditional craft weaving has been rediscovered once more for its humble, practical beauty and meditative qualities • Fully illustrated steps, tips and techniques allow you to master the basics easily • Make a cardboard loom, natural dyed wool, jersey yarn, pompoms and more
Folk Embroidered Felt Birds
SPRING 2019
Corinne Lapierre
Popular author Corinne Lapierre creates a charming range of 20 beautiful embroidered felt birds inspired by folk-art designs. They include a swan, a hen, a goose, a partridge, an owl, a dove, a peacock and a flamingo. Beautifully made in lovely, soft colors, the birds are filled with toy stuffing and embellished with folk-style surface embroidery in different-coloured threads. The stitches include chain stitch, feather stitch, fly stitch, running stitch, blanket stitch, French knots and satin stitch. There are also bead embellishments on some birds. The book includes lovely, hand-drawn step-by-step illustrations and there are same-size templates at the back of the book for all the birds. The birds all have optional ribbon hangers for display. These delightful birds make great gifts for all occasions and are quick, easy and fun to make with minimal outlay on materials. • Paperback • 80 pages • 222 x 222mm (83/4 x 83/4 inches) • 240 colour photographs • ISBN: 9781782216988 • £9.99 / US $16.95 All rights free
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Selling points
• Easy-to-make stuffed felt birds using small amounts of felt • Suitable for beginners to crafting • Lovely folk-style embroidery with bead embellishments
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