Raising the Surface with Machine Embroidery By Maggie Grey Publisher     Batsford Edition     Paperback Size     213 x 276 mm Illustrations     96 Pages     128 Maggie Grey is a highly experienced teacher of embroidery who exhibits her work and teaches worldwide. A former editor of The World of Embroidery, Britain's leading magazine on the subject, she is the author or co-author of several books, including Layers of Stitch and Celtic Inspirations for Machine Embroidery. This book features exciting, innovative and modern machine embroidery from one of the most accomplished writers on the subject. Raising the Surface with Machine Embroidery is a book for everyone who is interested in texture in embroidery. Beautifully illustrated, it is structured in six chapters, covering: Backgrounds, often using experimental or unusual materials Raising the surface a little to produce highly textured, low-relief embroideries The next step - raising the surface even more. Using applied motifs for high-relief textiles. Frames, masks and high-relief panels. Three-dimensional constructions, bowls, vessels and towers Lavishly illustrated with over 95 colour photographs, the book includes clear diagrams and detailed instructions, step-by-step where necessary. All you need is enthusiasm and a swing needle sewing machine to make the wonderful textures featured within these pages. No need for elaborate machinery - only a swing-needle sewing machine. Beautifully illustrated with work from a range of leading textile artists. 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 To read a review of this book please click here Price: £14.99