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TEXTILES
B2696) Meller, Susan; Elffers, Joost. TEXTILE DESIGNS : 200 Years of Patterns for Printed Fabrics Arranged
by Motif, Colour, Period and Design. 2002. 11 3/4" x 9", 464
pages, 1823 colour illustrations.
Newly available in paperback, this volume remains unsurpassed as the biggest
and most lavish survey of printed textiles ever published. Textile Designs presents a comprehensive selection of the colourful
patterned fabrics used for clothing and interior decoration over the last 200
years. Classified under five headings – Floral,
Geometric, Conversational, Ethnic, and Art Movements and Period Styles.
International English language edition, includes
translations of all the pattern names, as well as brief general introductions
to the book in French, German, Italian, Spanish and Japanese. Card Covers, with
fold-in flaps, slight crease to lower cover, otherwise a near fine copy. 25.00
pounds sterling
B5177) Lucero, Helen R.; Baizerman,
Suzanne. CHIMAYO WEAVING : The Transformation of a Tradition. 1998.
10" x 8", 231 pages, 96 colour plates, many
black and white illustrations. The first study examining the
Rio Grande Hispanic weaving tradition from 1870 to the present, thorough and
beautifully illustrated. Glossary, Bibliography.
Soft covers, near fine. 20.00 pounds sterling
B3505) Crill, Rosemary. INDIAN IKAT TEXTILES. 1998. 11 1/4" x 8 1/2", 176
pages, over 100 colour plates. An
unique publication, based on the Victoria and Albert Museum’s unrivalled
collection of ikats from all over India. A complex
form of resist-dyeing in which the threads are patterned before weaving, ikat has been used in India since the early centuries AD. Glossary, Bibliography. Hb in dw, near fine.
30.00 pounds sterling
B5176) Kent,
Kate Peck. NAVAJO WEAVING
: Three Centuries of Change. 1996. 10" x 8 1/2", 139
pages, 24 colour plates, 80 black and white illustrations. Lavishly illustrated
and meticulously researched, the classic introductory
text on this appealing Native American art form. Soft covers, near fine. 9.50
pounds sterling
B1926) Schoeser, Mary, and Rufey, Celia. ENGLISH AND AMERICAN
TEXTILES from 1790 to the present. 1989. 11 5/8" x 9
1/2", 256 pages, 405 illustrations, 333 in colour.
An encyclopaedic and authoritative sourcebook of two
centuries of furnishing textiles, lavishly illustrated and charting the
changing tastes and technical innovations of succeeding decades. Illustrations
of the fabrics are supplemented with pictures of rooms, showing how the fabrics
were used at windows, on floors, in upholstery and drapery etc. An invaluable guide for architects and designers. Extensive Bibliography. Hb in dw, fine. 35.00 pounds sterling
B4566) Bonar, Eulalie H., Editor. Woven by the Grandmothers
: NINETEENTH-CENTURY NAVAJO
TEXTILES FROM THE NATIONAL MUSEUM OF THE AMERICAN INDIAN. 1996. 10" x 9", 214 pages, well
illustrated, mainly in colour. Published in
conjunction with the exhibition of the same name. Soft covers, near
fine. 18.00 pounds sterling
B1062)
Anderson, Clarita S. WEAVING A LEGACY. The Don and Jean Stuck Coverlet Collection. 1995. 10 1/4" x 10", 234 pages, 428
illustrations, including 50 full colour plates. Each
of the 356 coverlets in the collection is illustrated and the size, weave
structure, fibre content, inscriptions, and - where
known - weaver's names, dates and provenance are noted. Bibliography,
index of weavers. Hb in dw, near fine, except for remainder mark on lower
edge. 35.00 pounds sterling
B1573) Thurman, Christa C. Mayer.
TEXTILES IN THE ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO. 1992.
11 3/4" x 9 1/4", 152 pages, 112 full colour
illustrations. A tour of one of America's most comprehensive
textile collections. Catalogue, Glossary. Hb
in dw, near fine, except for
remainder mark on lower edge. 25.00 pounds sterling
B2992)
Mossinger, Ingrid (editor). EUROPEAN TEXTILE DESIGN
OF THE 1920s (Bestandskatalog / Kunstsammlungen
Chemnitz Series.) 1999. 12" x 9",
160 pages, well illustrated in colour
and black and white. Presents the complete collection of textiles (some
185 examples)
from the 1920s comprised within the Chemnitz Textile and
Handicrafts Collection, one of the largest collections of quality in Europe. Artists’ biographies, Glossary, Bibliography. Hb in dw,
near fine. 28.00 pounds sterling
B3244)
Vollmer, John M. Clothed to Rule the Universe :
MING TO QING TEXTILES AT THE ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO. 2000. 10
1/4" x 8 3/8", 112 pages, richly illustrated with full colour reproductions, showcasing approximately eighty important
objects, incorporating full technical data on each piece. The first publication
devoted entirely to The Art Institute of Chicago’s exceptional
holdings of Chinese textiles, an essential reference source. Glossary, selected
references. Card covers, near fine. 25.00 pounds sterling
B4818) Maxwell, Robyn. Sari to Sarong : FIVE HUNDRED YEARS OF INDIAN AND INDONESIAN TEXTILE
EXCHANGE. 2003. 11 3/8" x 9 3/8", 216 pages, well
illustrated, almost wholly in colour. Published on the
occasion of the exhibition of the same title at the National Gallery of
Australia. Soft covers, near fine. 20.00
pounds sterling
B4666) Gillow, John; Sentance, Bryan. WORLD TEXTILES : A Visual
Guide to Traditional Techniques. 2004. 11" x 9
3/8", 240 pages, 778 illustrations, 551 in colour. An rivaled guide for anyone
interested in collecting or making and designing textiles. Glossary,
Bibliography, collections. Soft covers, a near fine copy. 16.00 pounds sterling
B4610)
Parry, Linda. TEXTILES
OF THE ARTS AND CRAFTS MOVEMENT. 2005.
10" x 8 5/8", 160 pages, 153 illustrations, 91 in colour.
Includes Catalogue of Designers, Craftsmen, Institutions and
Firms, Bibliography. Soft covers, minor crease to upper cover, otherwise
near fine. 12.50 pounds sterling
B1925) Parry, Linda. WILLIAM MORRIS TEXTILES. 1994. 11 1/4" x 8 3/4", 192
pages, well illustrated in colour and black and
white. The first comprehensive survey of Morris's
considerable contributions in the field of textile design and manufacture.
His techniques in tapestry, embroider, hand-knotted carpets, and printed
textiles are discussed in detail, supplemented with Morris's own views. Complete, fully illustrated listing of his repeating patterns.
Hb in dw,
fine. 25.00 pounds sterling
B4089) Samuels, Charlotte. ART DECO TEXTILES. 2003. 12" x 10 1/8", 144
pages, more than 100 colour photographs. Published to
coincide with the Art Deco 1910-1939 exhibition. A rich survey of the
work of designers such as Robert Bonfils, Ruth
Reeves, and Marian Dorn, an essential resource for students and collectors.
Glossary, notes on firms and designers, Bibliography. Hb
in dw, near fine. 45.00 pounds sterling
B4892) Riffel, Melanie; Rouart, Sophie; Walter, Marc. Toile De Jouy :
PRINTED TEXTILES IN THE CLASSIC FRENCH STYLE. 12" x 9 3/4", 218 pages, over 270 illustrations in
colour. The first-ever complete history of these textiles
– an essential reference for anyone interested in the history of textiles
or design, or looking for fresh ideas for interior decoration. Hb in dw,
near fine. 25.00 pounds sterling
B4492) 100
JAHRE BIRCKS. 1963. 11 3/4"
x 8 1/8", 174 pages, well illustrated in black
and white. Well presented celebration of 100 years of
Peter Bircks & Cie,
silk weavers. Text in German. Copy No. 397. Many illustrations of fur coats. Hb,
bound in silk brocade incorporating company emblems including ‘Bircks-Seiden 100 Jahre. A very nice copy. 48.00
pounds sterling
B2522) Clabburn,
Pamela. THE NATIONAL TRUST BOOK
OF FURNISHING TEXTILES. 1988. 9
1/2" x 6 1/4", 272 pages, black and white illustrations. Highlights the importance of textiles in people’s homes from
medieval times to the early twentieth
century. Chapter on techniques; Glossary of
upholstery fabrics and terms; Bibliography. Hb in dw, near fine,
except for owner’s embossed stamp on title page. 18.00 pounds sterling
B4508)
Sharples, Jennifer. THAI SILK.
1994. 12" x 9", 160 pages, well
illustrated, mainly in colour. Comprehensive . Glossary, bibliography.
Hb in dw,
near fine, uncommon. 40.00 pounds sterling
B3665) Heringa, Rens. Fabric of Enchantment :
BATIK FROM THE NORTH COAST OF JAVA. 1996. 12 1/8" x 9 1/8",
239 pages, many illustrations
in black and white and colour. Published
in conjunction with the exhibition
held at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art. Catalogue,
Glossary, appendices, Bibliography. Hb in dw, near fine.
45.00 pounds sterling
B5947) Baines, Patricia. LINEN : HAND SPINNING
AND WEAVING. 10" x 7 1/2", 208 pages, 130 black
and white illustrations, glossary, bibliography. 55.00 pounds sterling
B4553) Lewis, June R. From Fleece to
Fabric : A PRACTICAL GUIDE TO SPINNING, DYEING, AND
WEAVING. 1983. 8 3/4" x 5 1/2", 212 pages, over
100 black and white illustrations and figures. A
practical handbook, taking the reader through the complete process in detail
from fleece to woven fabric. Hb in dw, a nice copy. Uncommon. 20.00 pounds
sterling
B4667) Kerlogue, Fiona G. BATIK : Design, Style and History. 2004. 10 3/4" x 8 1/4", 192
pages, 204 illustrations, 173 in colour, map. The definitive history of batik in Indonesia and its modern
practice. Batik collections, Glossary, Bibliography.
Folded card covers, minor crease to lower corner of rear
cover, otherwise near fine. 15.00
pounds sterling
B5160) Singer, Margo; Spyrou,
Mary. TEXTILE ARTS : Multicultural Traditions. 2003. 9 5/8" x 7
3/8", 128 pages, extensively illustrated in black and white and colour. Surveys the textile traditions of
many cultures, describing basic materials and techniques. List of suppliers, museum collections, bibliography. Soft
covers, near fine. 12.50 pounds sterling
B2930) Reigate, Emily. AN ILLUSTRATED GUIDE TO LACE. 1996. 11" x 8 1/2", 262 pages, 700
black and white photographs and 12 full colour plates. Copiously
illustrated with lace from all manufacturing centres and all ages; a key
reference work on the subject. Bibliography, Glossary.
Currently out of print. Hb in dw, near fine. 35.00
pounds sterling
B4373) Browne, Clare. LACE FROM THE VICTORIA AND ALBERT MUSEUM. 2004. 12" x 10
1/8", 144 pages, 100 plates in black and white and colour. A wide-ranging survey of the art and craft of lace making down the
ages. Bibliography. Hb
in dw, near fine. 75.00 pounds sterling
B5166) Collier, Ann. THE ART OF
LACEMAKING. 1986.
12" x 8 1/2", 96 pages, well illustrated
with clear diagrams and
photographs. Hb in price-clipped dw, otherwise a near fine copy. 15.00 pounds
sterling
B5845)
Stott, Geraldine. THE BOBBIN LACE MANUAL. 1988. 10" x 7
5/8", 120 pages, 229 diagrams and prickings
(52 in colour), 31 photographs. Packed
with practical information. Hb in
price-clipped and repaired dw,
otherwise a near fine copy. 25.00 pounds sterling
B5924)
Stott, Geraldine. THE BOBBIN LACE MANUAL. 1988. 10" x 7
5/8", 120 pages, 229 diagrams and prickings
(52 in colour), 31 photographs. Packed
with practical information. Hb in dw, a near fine copy. 30.00
pounds sterling
KNITWEAR
B5858) Crolius,
Kendall; Montgomery, Anne Black. KNITTING WITH DOG HAIR :
A Woof-To-Warp Guide to Making Hats, Sweaters, Mittens and Much More. 1996. 9" x 6 1/8", x, 101 pages, black and white
illustrations. The definitive guide to a new, exciting
and ecologically-friendly hobby; step-by-step instructions for collecting,
cleaning, storing and spinning yarn from your dog or cat; original knitting
patterns for the novice and professional. Soft covers, a near fine copy.
20.00 pounds sterling
B5945) Moss,
Jean. JEAN MOSS DESIGNER KNITS
COLLECTION. 1991. 12" x 8 3/4", 160 pages, well illustrated in colour.
Details 33 signature designs. Hb in dw, a near fine copy. 20.00
pounds sterling
B4931) THE
EDINA RONAY COLLECTION. 1988.
12 1/2" x 9 1/8", 160 pages, superbly illustrated, almost wholly in colour. Thirty-five exclusive
designs by one of the best-known knitwear designers in the world. Hb in dw,
near fine. 12.50 pounds sterling
B5163) Sheard,
Stephen, Editor; Fassett, Kaffe,
Introduction. THE
BEST OF ROWAN : 50 Designer Knitting Patterns. 1998.
12 1/4" x 9
1/4", 192 pages, each pattern illustrated in colour
with clear instructions and charts. Hb in dw, near fine. 25.00 pounds
sterling
B4658) Black, Sandy. KNITWEAR IN FASHION. 2005.
11 5/8" x 8 1/4", 192 pages, 300 illustrations, 285 in colour. Radical ideas in knitwear design; a comprehensive survey of the art
and design of knitwear today. Technology,
developments, yarns and fibres, designer biographies, Glossary, Bibliography.
Soft covers, corner bumped otherwise near fine. 14.00 pounds sterling
B4745) Musk, Denise. MACHINE KNITTING :
The Technique of Slipstitch. 1989. 10 " x 7 1/2", 158 pages, 12 colour photographs, 52 black and white photographs, 56 line
drawings and punchcards. ‘Will
be welcomed by all machine knitters looking for fresh design ideas founded on
sound craftsmanship’. Hb in
price-clipped dw,
(consequence of publisher’s re-pricing), otherwise a near fine copy. 12.50
pounds sterling
B4581) Harvey, Michael; Compton, Rae. FISHERMAN KNITTING. 1978. 8 1/4 x 5 7/8", 32 pages, illustrated
with black and white photographs, stitching diagrams. Shire
Album 31. Card covers, a near fine copy. 8.50 pounds sterling
RUGS, CARPETS
B4435) Anderson, Susan H. THE MOST SPLENDID CARPET. 1978.
11" x 8 1/2", 96 pages, well illustrated
with 6 plates and 46 figures in black and white and colour. The
re-creation of the Senate Chamber Carpet, Congress Hall, Philadelphia.
Card covers, upper corner creased, otherwise a very good copy. 12.50 pounds sterling
B4436) Von Rosenstiel, Helene. AMERICAN RUGS AND CARPETS
from the Seventeenth Century to Modern Times. 1978. 11 1/8" x 8 5/8", 192 pages, 32 colour plates, 200
photograph, 30 drawings. The first-ever account of the whole subject of rugs,
carpets, and other floor coverings in America from colonial times to the
current day. Chronology, Glossary, Bibliography. Hb in dw,
near fine. 15.00 pounds sterling
B1499) Gregorian, John B.
ORIENTAL RUGS OF THE SILK ROUTE. Culture,
Process, and Selection. 2000. 11 1/4" x 9 1/4", 175 pages,
superbly illustrated in colour and black and white.
Gregorian writes with authority, having grown up amidst oriental rugs imported
by his father, who founded in 1934 what is now one of America's oldest and
largest rug companies. Covers the
history of the Silk Route; information on rug types, dyes, symbology,
weaving techniques and knots. Also a complete guide to evaluating and
assessing a rug, tips on negotiating abroad, and decorating with oriental rugs
throughout the home. Glossary, Appendices on cleaning and
repairing oriental rugs. Hb in dw, near fine. 30.00 pounds
sterling
B2321) Concaro, Edoardo; Levi, Alberto (editors) SOVEREIGN CARPETS :
Unknown Masterpieces from European Collections. 1999. 11 1/4" x 9
5/8", 233 pages, superbly illustrated
in colour.
Published on the occasion of the exhibition ‘Sovrani Tappeti : The Oriental Carpet from XV to XIX century. Two Hundred
Masterpieces of Textile Art’ held in Milan in 1999. Catalogues and illustrates some 200 magnificent
carpets. Maps, extensive Bibliography. Hb in dw,
near fine. 28.00 pounds sterling
B661) Allane, Lee. ORIENTAL RUGS A Buyer's Guide. 1997.
10" x 7", 136 pages, 40 colour
illustrations, 36 two-colour drawings and 4 maps. A comprehensive guide to modern oriental rugs, giving complete
advice on finding the right rug for the right purpose at the right price.
Reveals how techniques, materials and tools affect their character and quality.
Lee Allane has collected oriental rugs for a number
of years and is a consultant for several international auction houses and
carpet companies. Soft covers, remainder mark on lower edges, otherwise
very good. 9.50 pounds sterling
B4277) Farr, Christopher; Bourne,
Matthew; Leslie, Fiona. CONTEMPORARY RUGS : Art and Design. 2002. 11 5/8" x 9 3/4",
208 pages, well illustrated, almost wholly in colour.
The first book to explore fully the very best in contemporary
rug design from around the world. Biographies of key
designers and producers of the last 30 years, Glossary, international directory
of sources and resources. Hb in dw, near fine. 38.00 pounds sterling
B3416) Day, Susan. ART DECO AND MODERNIST
CARPETS. 2002. 12
7/8" x 9 5/8", 224 pages, 250 illustrations,
149 in colour. Biographies of artists, manufacturers and retailers, signatures,
monograms, Glossary, Bibliography. Hb in dw, near fine.
35.00 pounds sterling
EMBROIDERY, SEWING TECHNIQUES
B3231) Taylor, Roderick. EMBROIDERY OF THE GREEK ISLANDS. 1998. 11 1/4" x 8 5/8", 192 pages, extensively
illustrated mainly in colour. Comprehensive reference on
these desirable embroideries tracing the wide range of influences and styles
involved, and showing how a high level of skill and richness of invention are
combined. Materials, techniques, notes on early
collectors, Bibliography, Glossary. Hb, near
fine, in very good dw. 35.00 pounds sterling
B4823) de Dillmont, Th., Editor. D.M.C. Library :
JUGOSLAVIAN EMBROIDERIES - 1st Series. No date. 7 3/4" x 11 1/2",
15 pages of text, which includes directions for working the patterns, 20 colour
plates, tracings of models shown on plates 12 to 20, 4 page catalogue of
publications available in the D.M.C. Library. Illustrated
paper covers, generally somewhat soiled, crease on front cover, previous
owners’ name(s) on front cover and title page, otherwise a very good
copy. 20.00 pounds sterling
B4443) Ellis,
Marianne; Wearden,
Jennifer. OTTOMAN
EMBROIDERY. 2001.
B3921) Howard, Constance. EMBROIDERY
AND COLOUR. 1976. 10" x 7 1/2", 216 pages, 42 drawings, 80 photographs,
63 colour plates. A detailed treatment by a
distinguished craftswoman and lecturer. Bibliography. Hb
in dw, previous owner’s dated ink signature on
front free end-paper, also presentation card sellotaped
below, otherwise a near fine copy. 12.50 pounds sterling
B5171) Howard,
Constance. INSPIRATION FOR EMBROIDERY. 1971.
10" x 7 1/2", 240 pages, well illustrated
with 322 drawings and photographs, also colour plates. Information and
instruction in designing for embroidery, from simple basic structures to more
complicated finished designs. Hb in dw, previous owner’s dated signature on front free
end-paper, otherwise a very good copy. 14.00
pounds sterling
B5904) Thomson,
Barbara; Trewin,
Wendy. EMBROIDERED CHURCH KNEELERS. 1987.
10" x 7 1/2", 120 pages, 8 colour photographs, 81 black and white
photographs, 18 line drawings. An invaluable source of inspiration. Hb in price-clipped dw, front
free endpaper trimmed diagonally at top right-hand corner (presumably to remove
the previous owner’s name) otherwise a near fine copy. 12.50 pounds sterling
B5892) Gostelow, Mary. BLACKWORK. 1998. 10 3/4"x 8
1/4", 160 pages, coloured frontispiece, 140 illustrations, including many
close-ups of blackwork designs. A carefully
researched work on blackwork, or black-on-white
embroidery, which is also often referred to as “Spanish work”. Soft
covers, a near fine copy. 18.00 pounds
sterling
B3980) Perrone, Lisbeth. THE NEW WORLD OF NEEDLEPOINT : 101 Exciting
Designs in Florentine, Grospoint and Other Repeat Patterns.
No date, 1970’s? 11 3/8" x 7 7/8", 142 pages, illustrates
each design with a simple-to-follow work chart, a monochrome photograph, and a
colour photograph showing a section of the finished work. The designs are
graded as easy, intermediate and advanced, ensuring that a beginner can
progress quickly to the more elaborate designs. Hb in
dw, near fine. 12.50 pounds sterling
B4290) Lantz,
Sherlee; Lane,
Maggie (diagrams). A PAGEANT OF PATTERN
FOR NEEDLEPOINT CANVAS : Centuries of Design, Textures, Stitches, a New
Exploration. 1973. 11 1/8" x 8 1/8", 510 pages, 351 diagrams, accompanied by photographs of worked samples, over
50 photographs of historical
sources and worked samples, plus 25
full colour photographs of
in-process and completed works of
needlepoint. Everything in these pages can be of immediate use to the reader in developing skills. Bibliography. Hb in dw, a few minor tears and
chips to dw, otherwise a very nice copy. 28.00
pounds sterling
B2577) Brown, Clare; Wearden, Jennifer. SAMPLERS from the Victoria
and Albert Museum. 1999. 12" x 9 7/8", 144 pages, 112 colour plates of samplers from the outstanding collection
at the Victoria and Albert Museum, black and white diagrams showing stitching
techniques. A gallery of the most important and beautiful samples in the
Victoria and Albert Museum; an opportunity to see in close-up fragile objects
which cannot be left on permanent display or seen in strong light.
International in scope, covering a wide variety of stitch types, with practical
information and inspiration for designers and embroiderers. Glossary, with illustrations of stitch techniques,
Bibliography. Hb in dw, near fine.
B4792) Wilson, David M. THE BAYEUX
TAPESTRY : The Complete Tapestry in Colour with Introduction, Description and
Commentary. 2004. 13 3/4" x 10 1/2", 234 pages; the tapestry
itself is reproduced in full colour over 146 pages, with captions on a fold-out
page for easy reference. A second reproduction of the tapestry in black and
white has a detailed accompanying commentary. Hb in dw, near fine. 45.00
pounds sterling
B4827) Hodges, Jean. SMOCKING
DESIGN. 1995. 9 3/4" x 7 3/8", 140 pages, 12 colour plates, 161
black and white text illustrations. Wide-ranging, from basic techniques to
original designs and uses. Soft covers, near fine. 12.50 pounds sterling
B5897) Travis, Dinah. THE COMPLETE
MINIATURE QUILT BOOK : Over 24 Projects for Quilters and Doll's House Enthusiasts. 1998.
11 1/8" x 8 5/8", 112 pages, over 70 colour photographs, diagrams.
Will inspire quiltmakers and miniature enthusiasts
alike. Hb in dw, a very
good copy. 25.00
pounds sterling
B2842) Hilberg, Birte. THE PATCHWORK PLANNER : 350 Original Designs for Traditional Patchwork.
1993. 11 1/4" x 8 1/2", 192 pages, superbly illustrated, mainly in colour.
Presents over 350 absolutely new designs for traditional patchwork. Hb in dw, bookplate on front free
end-paper, otherwise a near fine copy. 14.00 pounds sterling
B4723) Crabtree, Caroline; Stallebrass, Pam. BEADWORK
: A World Guide. 2002. 11 3/8" x 9 3/4", 208 pages, over 600
illustrations, almost wholly in colour. The first survey to reveal the wealth
and diversity of traditional beadwork around the world. The result will inspire
beadworkers, collectors and designers, and anyone
interested in art, craft and fashion. Construction and techniques, list of
collections, bibliography. Hb in dw,
near fine. 20.00 pounds sterling
B6114) Gourley,
Elizabeth; Davis, Jane; Talbott, Ellen. THE ART OF SEED BEADING. 1999. 11 1/4" x 8 7/8", 128 pages,
well illustrated in colour
and black and white. 28 stunning and varied projects; covers every stitch and
technique. Hb in dw, a near fine copy. 20.00 pounds sterling
B6117) Welch, Nancy. THE CREATIVE ART OF TASSELS. 2000. 10 1/4" x 8 3/4", 128
pages, well illustrated in colour,
and black and white diagrams. Demonstrates a wide variety of
techniques, and creative ideas. Laminated boards in dw, dw has 1” tear at
upper corner, ownership label on front, and remnants of two other blank labels
at lower rear; the book itself is a near fine copy. 10.00 pounds sterling
B5949) Shaeffer, Claire
B. COUTURE SEWING TECHNIQUES. 2007.
10" x 8", 217 pages, well illustrated in
black and white and colour. A wealth of information -
much of it unpublished elsewhere - presenting the finest sewing techniques as
they are actually practiced in couture workrooms. Soft covers, a near fine
copy. 20.00 pounds sterling
B3202) Luke, Heather. CREATIVE CURTAINMAKING MADE EASY. 2001. 11 3/8" x 9", 160
pages, 350 colour photographs. Hundreds of proven
techniques and expert tips. Section on basic skills. Folded card covers, crease
to rear cover, otherwise near fine. 12.00 pounds sterling
B2215) James, David. UPHOLSTERY A Complete Course. Chairs, Sofas,
Ottomans, Screens and Stools. 1992. 11 5/8" x 8 1/4", 293 pages,
almost 500 line drawings, 8 pages of colour
illustrations showing 4 projects. Guides the reader through the basic
upholstery skills and on to more advanced and challenging pieces. Bibliography,
glossary. Soft covers, near fine. 15.00
pounds sterling
HABERDASHERY
B2496) Danzker, Jo-Anne Birnie
(editor). ART NOUVEAU BUCKLES 1896-1910
: The Kreuzer Collection. 2000. 11 1/2" x 9
1/4", 232 pages, 250 colour illustrations,
35 illustrations of marks.
Presents almost 200 Art Nouveau, Jugendstil, and
Liberty Style buckles with symbolistic, floral and
geometric designs. Includes more than 40 buckles from Liberty & Co. of
London. Biographies, Bibliography. English and German text. Hb in dw, near fine. 45.00 pounds
sterling
B4613) McConnel, Bridget. A COLLECTORS GUIDE TO THIMBLES. 1990.
12" x 9 1/8", 95 pages, over illustrations in black and white and
colour. Comprehensive guide by one
of the world’s foremost authorities. Includes notes on maintenance and
conservation, buyer’s guide, Glossary. Hb in dw, near fine. 25.00
pounds sterling
B1053)
Taunton, Nerylla.
ANTIQUE NEEDLEWORK TOOLS AND EMBROIDERIES. 1997. 11" x 8
1/2", 220 pages, more than 225 colour plates, 14
black and white plates. Glossary, Bibliography. Hb in
dw, near mint. 48.00 pounds sterling
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