Sewing And Needlework from Glynn's Books

Newton Abbott: David & Charles, 1994. Pb, 128pp, colour illustrations.VG with marginal corner wear, clean contents. Collection of tapestry/canvaswork and beadwork projects for the home including samplers, cushion covers, needlecases, footstools, and waistcoats. . Soft Cover. Very Good. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.

London: Cresta Books Hb, cloth covers, no dj, xiv + 452pp, colour and b/w illustrations. Undated, est. early 1960s. Good (-). Pages tanned but text otherwise clean. Previous owner's inscription on fep and some printed blurb (from the old dj?) has been taped onto the inside front cover. Comprehensive cooking reference of methods and recipes.. Hard Cover. 8vo -… Read more about this item

Newton Abbott: David & Charles, 2004. Pb, 110pp, colour illustrations. VG clean copy, very slight corner wear. Over 30 designs for beaded jewellery, fashion and home accessories. Each project is graded for difficulty and expense of materials. Examples include Flower earrings, Ethnic chokers, Elastic bead bracelet bands, Silk flowers, Embroidered butterfly bags.. Soft Cover. Very Good. 4to - over… Read more about this item

Guild Publishing, 1987. Book club edition. Hb, 176pp, colour and b/w illustrations. VG clean copy in VG dj. Includes choosing and operating sewing machines, fabric glossary, basic sewing techniques, making garments and home furnishings, decorative techniques to add individuality to your sewing. . Hard Cover. Very Good/Very Good. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.

London: Anaya, 1994. Hb, 112pp, colour illustrations. VG clean copy in Good+, price-clipped dj which has light wear. 20 projects with patterns. Some peices are made entirely of beads while others have beads incorporated into wool and silk needlepoint designs. Examples include a headband, a sunglasses case inspired by Aboriginal art, a stained glass mat, and a handbag.. Hard Cover.… Read more about this item

N.Y.: Sterling, 2001. Hb, 112pp, colour illustrations. VG with clean contents in a Good dj which has a scratch down the front. Beginner's guide which teaches basic techniques using 18 projects and then 11 more projects using two or more techniques. Examples include Beaded wire napkin ring, Daisy chain anklet, Celtic knot necklace and earrings, Woven Southwest tube necklace.. Hard… Read more about this item

London: Batsford, 1981. Hb, 120pp, b/w and colour illustrations. Front endpaper clipped.Good, clean copy in a Good dj which has light wear. 30 different mascot dolls, each 30cm (12") high. Introductory instructions for sewing the basic doll plus full-scale patterns and instructions for characters such as Cinderella & her Fairy Godmother, Jolly Jack the Pirate, Cowboy Joe, Robin Hood &… Read more about this item

London: Batsford, 1990. Hb, laminated pictorial covers, no dustjacket, 96pp, colour illustrations. There is a blank, decorative bookplate on the inside front cover but otherwise a VG clean copy. Includes: basic techniques, stitches, patterns (Florentine, simulated 3-D), colour and design, canvaswork for practical purposes, experimental canvaswork, historical background.. Hard Cover. Very Good. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.… Read more about this item

London: Batsford, 1987. Hb, 144pp, colour and b/w illustrations. VG with clean contents in Good+ dj which has the very lightest of edgewear. Techniques plus ten projects. Includes coverage of cross-stitch, Holbein and Assisi work, blackwork, canvaswork, withdrawn thread work, drawn fabric embroidery, drawn ground work including Russian drawn ground, Sicilian drawn thread, Castelguidi and hedebo; cutwork on evenweave including… Read more about this item

Lewes: Guild of Master Craftsman Publications, 2000. Pb, 140pp, colour illustrations. VG with clean contents. Contemporary spin on a traditional craft with designs incorporating colour and highlights such as buttons or beads. Includes techniques, stitch library, section on finishing and projects which include cushion covers, pot pourri and confetti sachets, shoulder bag, baby's dress and bonnet, curtain tie backs, amongst… Read more about this item

London: Hamlyn, 1982. Hb, 140pp, colour illustrations. Good+, clean copy with faint tanning at page edges, in Good dj which has light edgewear. Instructions and patterns for making over 40 large and small soft toys, sit-upon toys, rag dolls (with different clothes), rosette dolls and novelty toys. Hard Cover. Good/Good. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.

London: Batsford, 1987. Hb, 120pp, b/w & colour illustrations. VG with clean contents in Good+ price-clipped dj. Includes advice on the techniques of kneeler making; schemes from over 200 churches (e.g. abstract, Christian symbols, natural history etc.) to provide inspiration; list of churches where kneeler schemes can be seen. Scattered throughout are charted motifs and borders.. Hard Cover. Very Good/Very… Read more about this item

David & Charles, 1997. Hb, 128pp, colour illustrations. VG clean copy in VG dj. 26 beautiful flower designs, one for each letter of the alphabet, with instructions/charts/trace-off patterns for working every design in cross-stitch, crewel embroidery or canvaswork. From Anemone to Zinnia. Plus project instructions for making gifts and household items.. Hard Cover. Very Good/Very Good. 4to - over 9¾"… Read more about this item

London: Mitchell Beazley, 1994. Hb, 144pp, colour illustrations. VG with clean contents in G+ dj which has v. slight edgewear. 22 modern needlepoint designs, all worked in tent stitch and with colour charts. Includes: Cushions (e.g.French cushion, Tartan cushion); Pictures (e.g. Chinese figures, Goldfish); Clothing (e.g. Anemone hat, Mask, Bow-Tie); Accessories (e.g. Black and White purse, Ndebele duffle bag); Gifts… Read more about this item

Wigston: Magna, 1989. Hb, 128pp, colour illustrations. VG clean copy; dj has faint wear. Chapters on both techniques and projects, with plenty of diagrams. Projects include Shadow quilting cushion, wadded quilted waistcoat, Double Irish Chain patchwork, strip patchwork Kimono, padded applique cushion and bags, picture applique.. Hard Cover. Very Good/Very Good. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.… Read more about this item

Newton Abbott: David & Charles, 1987. Hb, 128pp, colour and b/w illustrations. VG in VG dj. Faint eraser mark on top corner of front endpaper, otherwise contents nice and clean. Instructions and sewing patterns for 45 gift and bazaar items, mostly easy and inexpensive to make. From novelty skipping ropes and pencil toppers to dolls, toys, … Read more about this item

London: Hamlyn, 1986. Hb, 176pp, colour illustrations. VG clean copy in VG dj. Comprrehennsive reference book of 449 fabric and canvas stitches, described in detail, graded for difficulty from one to three stars, and illustrated. Step-by-step photos accompany the more complicated stitches.. Hard Cover. Very Good/Very Good. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.

N.Y: Simon & Schuster, 1979. Hb, 128pp, colour and b/w illustrations. Good+ copy in a Fair dustjacket which has small chips and wear. Previous owner's inscription on endpaper, otherwise contents clean. 20 needlepoint patterns based on traditional art from China, Japan and Korea, and using the continental and basketweave stitches. Designs include e.g. a Dragon bell pull, Blue Carp plate,… Read more about this item

Radnor: Chilton, 1997. Pb, 128pp, colour illustrations. Good+ copy with light wear to covers and clean contents. 40 heirloom sewing projects for weddings, christenings, gifts, clothing and Christmas. Includes Heirloom Christening gown, Bride's garter, Evening shawl, Victorian sampler, Antique lace pillow, Christmas ornaments, and Pincushions.. Soft Cover. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.

Tunbridge Wells: Search Press, 1985. Pb, 158pp, colour illustratiions. Good, clean copy; front endpaper clipped. Embroidery designs to celebate special occasions such as birthdays, weddings, anniversaries, graduation, house and home, retirement. Includes samplers, quilts, clothing and accessories, keepsakes, ornaments, pictures and other items.. Soft Cover. Illus. by Messent, Jan .