The Encyclopedia of Machine Embroidery By Val Holmes Published by Batsford Size 186 x 246 mm Illustrations 250 Pages 192 Biographies: Val Holmes is a well-known teacher and embroiderer. She lives in Lucon, France, where she runs her very popular residential embroidery courses. About the book This is an invaluable reference guide to the latest machine embroidery techniques, materials and equipment, all in handy A-Z format. Entries include correct tension settings, digitized motifs, enlarging patterns, fabric sculpture, gold thread, hand embroidery machines, interlaced machine stitches, lace techniques, multi-head machines, overlockers reverse stitching, smocking, understitching, whitework and many more. Embracing both free motion and computerised embroidery, this book contains all you need to know to make the most your machine. Easy access encyclopedia Invaluable to both novice and experienced machine embroiderers.The definitive guide to techniques, stitches, fabrics, threads, machines Step-by-step photographs, finished works and clear diagrams. 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