Layers of Stitch By Valerie Campbell-Harding/Maggie Grey Publisher     Batsford Size (h x w)     276x213mm Binding     Paperback Pages     128 'This book ... is a visual feast, giving you inspiration on every page without reading a word. But that is the tip of the iceberg - the content of the text is full to bursting point with ideas and possibilities ... Whether you own a computerised machine or not, this book will give you more ideas than you can possibly hope to work through in a decade.' The World of Embroidery, Nov 2001. State-of-the-art machine embroidery from two of the most accomplished writers on the subject. The variety of materials used - from velvet and silk to bonded fleece, wire, mesh and nappy lines - introduces a mixed media element and will encourage you to find new ways of stitching to create three-dimensional forms. With clear, step-by-step instructions in each chapter, the book covers: * Making backgrounds, including the use of dyes, paints, stencils, appliques and stitched backgrounds * Stitched motifs and slips, covering, stabilisers, patterns and letters, scanned motifs and designing software * Combining backgrounds with motifs and slips to make finished items About the Author Both Valerie Campbell-Harding and Maggie Grey are highly experienced teachers of embroidery, exhibit their work widely and are members of the Embroiderers' Guild. Valerie Campbell-Harding is author of over 15 books on embroidery, including Machine Embroidery: Stitch Techniques, Fabric Painting for Embroidery, and Bead Embroidery. Maggie Grey is the editor of The World of Machine Embroidery. Valerie Campbell-Harding lives in Andover, Hampshire and Maggie Grey lives in Ferndown, Dorset. The Textile Directory Bookstore postal charges: UK 1 book = £2.50 2 books = £4.50 3 books = £7.00 4 books or more = £9.00 Overseas 1 book = £6.00 2 books = £10.00 3 books = £14.00 4 books or more = £18.00 Price: £15.99   (Sale Price: £11.19)