Stitch, Dissolve, Distort: With Machine Embroidery By Maggie Grey & Valerie Campbell-Harding Publisher     Batsford Edition     Hardback Size     216 x 276 mm Illustrations     100 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. Valerie Campbell-Harding is a highly experienced teacher of machine embroidery, exhibits her work and is a member of the Embroiderer's Guild. She is the author of over 20 books on embroidery. The latest book from two of the world's bestselling textile authors: Maggie Grey and Valerie Campbell-Harding. Their book looks at the new and exciting techniques to dissolve, melt and distort fabric, both before and after stitching. These techniques add texture, colour and depth to the work of all textile workers: embroiderers and quilters. Some of the fabrics and materials can be dissolved, some melted, some punched and slashed, and some distorted. The book explores the various techniques with easy-to-follow steps, design tips and diagrams. All the methods are safe and without the need for specialised equipment. Fantastically illustrated with work by Maggie and Val and a selection from fellow textile artists, the book covers: Stitch Techniques Dissolving the Fabric Distortions and Melts * Packed with creative technique information. * Helps add texture, colour and depth to your textile work. * Fantastically illustrated with the best textile work around today. 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: £18.99