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Search Press Ltd August 2021

The Complete Book of patchwork, Quilting & Appliqué by Linda Seward

www.searchpress.com/trade SEARCH PRESS LIMITED The world’s finest art and craft books ADVANCE INFORMATION Drawing - A Complete Guide: Nature Giovanni Civardi

Publication 31st August 2021 Price £12.99 ISBN 9781782218807 Format Paperback 218 x 152 mm Extent 400 pages Illustrations 960 Black & white illustrations Publisher Search Press Classification Drawing & sketching BIC CODE/S AFF, WFA SALES REGIONS WORLD

Key Selling Points Giovanni Civardi is a best-selling author and artist who has sold over 600,000 books worldwide No-nonsense advice on the key skills for drawing nature – from understanding perspective to capturing light and shade Subjects include favourites such as country scenes, flowers, fruit, animals and more Perfect book for both beginner and experienced artists looking for an inspirational yet informative introduction to drawing natural subjects This guide is bind-up of seven books from Search Press’s successful Art of Drawing series: Drawing Techniques; Understanding Perspective; Drawing Scenery; Drawing Light & Shade; Flowers, Fruit & Vegetables; Drawing Pets; and Wild Animals.

Description Learn to draw the natural world with this inspiring and accessible guide by master-artist Giovanni Civardi.

Beginning with the key drawing methods and essential materials you’ll need to start your artistic journey, along with advice on drawing perspective as well as light and shade, learn to sketch country scenes, fruit, vegetables, animals and more. Throughout you’ll find hundreds of helpful and practical illustrations, along with stunning examples of Civardi’s work that exemplify his favourite techniques for capturing the natural world.

This is the perfect book for both beginner and experienced artists looking for an inspirational, no-nonsense introduction to drawing natural subjects.

This comprehensive guide brings together seven books from Search Press’s successful Art of Drawing series: Drawing Techniques; Understanding Perspective; Drawing Scenery; Drawing Light & Shade; Flowers, Fruit & Vegetables; Drawing Pets; and Wild Animals.

About the Author Giovanni Civardi is a best-selling Italian artist and author, with over 600,000 copies of his books sold worldwide in English alone. Civardi was born in Milan, Italy in 1947. While training to become a sculptor, portrait artist and illustrator at the Free Life-Study School of the Accademia di Brera, he also studied medicine and surgery. For over a decade, he worked as an illustrator, producing commissions for newspapers, magazines and book covers. During frequent trips to France and Denmark, Civardi put on one-man exhibitions of this work and pursued his interest in studying the relationship between medical anatomy and the human form as depicted by the artist. His experience gained from teaching anatomy, life drawing and portraiture in schools and institutions over many years has led to the publication of numerous books in which Civardi's experiences are brought into focus. For more work and information visit his website: www.giovannicivardi.it.

Table of Contents Contents I: Drawing Techniques II: Understanding Perspective III: Drawing Scenery IV: Drawing Light & Shade V: Flowers, Fruit & Vegetables VI: Drawing Pets VII: Wild Animals

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Search Press Ltd, Wellwood, North Farm Road,Tunbridge Wells, Kent TN2 3DR Tel: 01892 510850 Fax: 01892 515903 Email: [email protected] Web: www.searchpress.com ADVANCE INFORMATION

Previously announced as a May 2021 title Drawing Perspective Tim Fisher

Publication 31st August 2021 Price £12.99 ISBN 9781782219361 Format Paperback 280 x 216 mm Extent 112 pages Illustrations 270 Colour illustrations Publisher Search Press Classification Art: general BIC CODE/S AFF SALES REGIONS WORLD

Key Selling Points The go-to primer on perspective drawing Clear and accessible advice throughout, and a broad range of subjects explored Packed with helpful diagrams, examples and exercises Includes an inspirational chapter on drawing freely and instinctively Revitalized edition of the original book from Search Press's successful Drawing Masterclass series.

Description "...by far the best primer [on perspective] I’ve ever seen. If you have other books, throw them away and buy this. You won’t regret it." - Artbookreview.net

Learn how to master perspective and create convincing drawings of the three-dimensional world with the help of artist and teacher, Tim Fisher.

Every aspect of perspective, from zero- to multi-point, is explored and explained in simple terms that everyone can understand. In addition to landscapes and buildings, you will learn how to apply perspective to people, animals, boats, reflections and more. There is also expert advice on drawing curved objects and inclined planes, a run-down of common mistakes, and an inspirational chapter on moving beyond a rigid application of the rules to draw freely and instinctively.

Clear diagrams and finished drawings are included throughout, along with numerous exercises so that you can put your new skills into practice.

This is a revitalized edition of Drawing Masterclass: Perspective (ISBN: 9781782211112).

About the Author Tim Fisher has been drawing and painting for as long as he can remember. He sketches regularly, which has helped him develop some unique insights and techniques for portraying a subject on paper. His successful line and wash paintings and pastels also have a strong emphasis on drawing. Tim is a regular contributor to The Leisure Painter magazine, teaches workshops and gives demonstrations throughout the UK.

Tim lives in Frisby-on-the-Wreake, Leicestershire, UK. Table of Contents Introduction, The history of perspective, Materials, Techniques, Zero-point perspective, Measurement, proportion and scale, Single-point pe rspective, Two-point perspective, Multi-point perspective, Varying perspective, People, Animals, Boats, Shadows, Reflections, Skies and seas, Inclined planes, Curved perspective, Common mistakes, Beyond the rules, Index

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Search Press Ltd, Wellwood, North Farm Road,Tunbridge Wells, Kent TN2 3DR Tel: 01892 510850 Fax: 01892 515903 Email: [email protected] Web: www.searchpress.com ADVANCE INFORMATION Manga Art Secrets The definitive guide to drawing awesome artwork in the manga style Dalia Sharawna

Publication 31st August 2021 Price £12.99 ISBN 9781782219804 Format Paperback 280 x 215 mm Extent 128 pages Illustrations 450 Colour illustrations Publisher Search Press Classification Manga & comic art BIC CODE/S AFF, AKLC1 SALES REGIONS WORLD

Key Selling Points Crammed with great step-by-step sequences for face, body, and poses No specialist tools required – just a pencil, paper and expert guidance from Dalia Includes a series of practice exercises where you trace or freehand draw subjects from earlier in a chapter Be inspired by contemporary artists who share their manga art secrets and showcase their own art Japanese art and culture, including manga and anime, are hugely popular with 53 million posts featuring #manga on Instagram alone.

Description Learn everything you need to become a manga artist, with step-by-step instructions, exercises to develop your skills, and tips and tricks.

With the interest in manga-style art now stronger than ever – its influence can be seen in films such as Spirited Away and My Neighbour Totoro by Studio Ghibli, amongst other movies – this is the perfect book to slipstream into manga drawing. Packed full of step-by-step sequences for face, body, and poses, you too can draw in the manga-art style.

Learn how to draw figures in the characteristic style of your favourite characters by building a portfolio of drawings. At the end of each chapter is a series of practice exercises where you’re encouraged to trace or freehand draw subjects from earlier on. You’ll end up with a portfolio of sketches charting your artistic development. There is also an inspirational artists-in-residence section, where various artists share their manga-art secrets and showcase their own art.

About the Author Based in Hebron in Palestine, Dalia Sharawna has been drawing manga for 10 years, fired by her passion for watching anime since she was a child. Find more of her art and join her 168k followers on Instagram @drawing_dalia. Table of Contents Meet Dalia Tools and Materials Chapter One: Drawing Faces Chapter Two: Hair Chapter Three: Bodies Chapter Four: Clothes Chapter Five: Ages Chapter Six: Referencing from Real Life Index

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Search Press Ltd, Wellwood, North Farm Road,Tunbridge Wells, Kent TN2 3DR Tel: 01892 510850 Fax: 01892 515903 Email: [email protected] Web: www.searchpress.com ADVANCE INFORMATION Colour Demystified A complete guide to mixing and using watercolours Julie Collins

Publication 31st August 2021 Price £15.99 ISBN 9781782217978 Format Paperback 280 x 216 mm Extent 160 pages Illustrations 300 Colour illustrations Publisher Search Press Classification Colour & colour mixing BIC CODE/S WFA SALES REGIONS WORLD

Key Selling Points A highly visual, practical guide to colour mixing, colour theory and colour relationships Encourages readers to experiment and develop their own ways of working with colour Julie Collins' Colour Mixing Guides series has sold over 20,000 copies since publication.

Description Colour Demystified will banish the all-too-common confusion over the watercolour palette and give painters the confidence to experiment with colour mixing.

This book demystifies colour, and helps artists understand how colour works in a highly visual way through the use of colour charts accompanied by examples, practical exercises, and analyses of watercolour paintings.

Numerous artworks by a variety of contemporary artists are featured in the book, covering a broad range of subjects and palettes. Topics such as granulation, iridescence, staining strength, and transparent and opaque colours are explained clearly and simply, and there is practical guidance on colour relationships, using colour to create space, and how to be more creative with colour.

Armed with a clearer understanding of colour and how it looks and behaves on paper, artists will be encouraged to be more bold and creative in their use of colour in their art.

About the Author Julie Collins studied Fine Art at the University of Reading and has been an artist, writer and teacher since then. She has written a number of colour mixing guides and artists' problem-solving books and also writes for The Artist magazine. She works from her studio in Hampshire, UK, where she explores her passion for painting, drawing and crafts.

Julie has won numerous prestigious awards for her watercolour paintings, including, most recently, the award of first prize for Watercolour at the Royal West of England Academy Annual Exhibition 2019. Julie was also elected an associate Member of the Society of Women Artists in August 2019. Julie is the author of the Colour Mixing Guides in Acrylics, Oils and Watercolour, published by Search Press. Table of Contents ADVANCE INFORMATION Introduction 6 Materials 8 The language of colour 14 Pigments Demystified 38 Colour Demystified Tone & Value 58 Step-by-step project: Leaf 66 A complete guide to mixing and using watercolours Palettes 72 Step-by-step project: Carte Postale Birds 86 Julie Collins The interaction of colour 98 Step-by-step project: Christmas Cactus 104 Publication 31st August 2021 Modifying your Colours 112 Price £15.99 Step-by-step project: Daina’s Teapot 120 ISBN 9781782217978 Glazing 126 Step-by-step project: Still Life with Tulips 132 Format Paperback 280 x 216 mm Mineral pigments & Luminescent watercolours 136 Extent 160 pages Step-by-step project: Inside, Outside 144 Illustrations 300 Colour illustrations Experimentation & inspiration 148 Step-by-step project: Trees and Birds 154 Publisher Search Press Glossary 158 Classification Colour & colour mixing Index 160 BIC CODE/S WFA Reviews Anticipated in: SALES REGIONS WORLD The Artist Leisure Painter Paint Magazine Artbookreview.net Key Selling Points Artists & Illustrators A highly visual, practical guide to colour mixing, colour theory and colour relationships Encourages readers to experiment and develop their own ways of working with colour Example spreads from the book Julie Collins' Colour Mixing Guides series has sold over 20,000 copies since publication.

Description Colour Demystified will banish the all-too-common confusion over the watercolour palette and give painters the confidence to experiment with colour mixing.

Numerous artworks by a variety of contemporary artists are featured in the book, covering a broad range of subjects and palettes. Topics such as granulation, iridescence, staining strength, and transparent and opaque colours are explained clearly and simply, and there is practical guidance Related Titles on colour relationships, using colour to create space, and how to be more creative with colour.

Armed with a clearer understanding of colour and how it looks and behaves on paper, artists will be encouraged to be more bold and creative in their use of colour in their art.

Search Press Ltd, Wellwood, North Farm Road,Tunbridge Wells, Kent TN2 3DR Tel: 01892 510850 Fax: 01892 515903 Email: [email protected] Web: www.searchpress.com ADVANCE INFORMATION The Acrylic Flower Painter’s A to Z An illustrated directory of techniques for painting 40 popular flowers Lexi Sundell

Publication 31st August 2021 Price £12.99 ISBN 9781782219866 Format Paperback 280 x 215 mm Extent 128 pages Illustrations 128 Colour illustrations Publisher Search Press Classification Botanical art BIC CODE/S WFA SALES REGIONS WORLD

Key Selling Points Instructions for painting 40 of the most popular and beautiful floral subjects in acrylic Lots of useful techniques explained clearly and demonstrated in steps Includes detailed information about each flower and its unique features.

Description An indispensable guide to painting 40 popular flowers in acrylics, perfect for flower artists.

This beautiful book is a illustrated directory for acrylic flower artists, revealing how to paint 40 floral subjects, from agapanthus to zinnia, with plant-specific instructions for capturing the unique beauty of each species.

All the techniques you will need are clearly explained and demonstrated, from analyzing the shape and structure of flowers to mixing and blending rich luminous colours, laying washes, creating textured effects, and adding highlights.

Each featured flower includes information about its distinguishing characteristics, detailed step-by-step instructions, a complete colour palette, mini demonstrations showing special techniques and a stunning full-colour image of a finished painting.

About the Author Lexi Sundell is an internationally known acrylic artist. Lexi's dramatic acrylic floral paintings have been chosen for prestigious international shows such as Blossom-Art of Flowers 2007-2009 and can be found in private and corporate art collections around the world. She owns the RiverStone Gallery in Montana, USA and she enjoys mentoring other artists to further their creative development. To see more of Lexi's work visit her website www.lexisundell.com. ADVANCE INFORMATION Table of Contents Introduction 6, Materials, Methods & Making Pictures 8, Directory of Flowers 44, Alcea (Hollyhock) 46, Anemone coronaria (Poppy Anemone) The Acrylic Flower 48, Aquilegia (Columbine) 50, Aster 52, Begonia 54, Campanula (Bellflower) 56, Cosmos 58, Crocus vernus (Spring Crocus) 60, Dahlia variabilis (Dahlia) 62, Delphinium 64, Dianthus (Pinks) 66, Digitalis (Foxglove) 68, Echinacea (Coneflower) 70, Eschscholzia californica (California Poppy) 72, Fuchsia (Ladies’ Eardrops) 74, Gardenia 76, Gazania 78, Gerbera 80, Helianthus (Sunflower) 82, Hibiscus (Rose Mallow) 84, Hippeastrum Painter’s A to Z (Amaryllis) 86, Ipomoea violacea (Morning Glory) 88, Iris (Bearded Iris) 90, Layia platyglossa (Tidy Tips) 92, Linum (Flax) 94, Malus (Apple Blossom) 96, Nymphaea (Water Lily) 98, Opuntia (Prickly Pear Cactus) 100, Osteospermum 102, Papaver nudicaule (Iceland Poppy) An illustrated directory of techniques for painting 104, Papaver rhoeas (Shirley Poppy) 106, Papaver somniferum (Opium Poppy) 108, Pelargonium (Geranium) 110, Portulaca (Moss Rose) 40 popular flowers 112, Rosa (Rose) 114, Tropaeolum (Nasturtium) 116, Tulipa (Tulip) 118, Viola tricolor (Wild Pansy) 120, Zantedeschia (Calla Lily) 122, Zinnia 124, Index 126 Lexi Sundell Reviews Anticipated in: Publication 31st August 2021 Paint Magazine Price £12.99 The Artist ISBN 9781782219866 Artists and Illustrators Leisure Painter Format Paperback 280 x 215 mm Artbookreview.net Extent 128 pages

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Key Selling Points 9781782216483 9781844488636 9781782219200 9781782216513 9781782216568 Instructions for painting 40 of the most popular and beautiful floral subjects in acrylic 9781782219613 Lots of useful techniques explained clearly and demonstrated in steps Includes detailed information about each flower and its unique features.

Description An indispensable guide to painting 40 popular flowers in acrylics, perfect for flower artists.

Search Press Ltd, Wellwood, North Farm Road,Tunbridge Wells, Kent TN2 3DR Tel: 01892 510850 Fax: 01892 515903 Email: [email protected] Web: www.searchpress.com ADVANCE INFORMATION The Complete Book of Patchwork, Quilting & Appliqué Linda Seward

Publication 31st August 2021 Price £15.99 ISBN 9781782218852 Format Paperback 260 x 260 mm Extent 208 pages Illustrations 1250 Colour illustrations Publisher Search Press Classification Patchwork & quilting: general BIC CODE/S WFBQ SALES REGIONS WORLD Key Selling Points Over 250,000 copies of previous editions sold This updated version includes new techniques including rotary cutting and free machine embroidery Dozens of brand-new photographs of inspirational quilts, both vintage and modern.

Description A revised and expanded edition of a long-standing classic, this expansive book is the clearest and most comprehensive handbook for appliqué, patchwork and quilting available.

This seminal reference guide remains the go-to masterwork for crafters, who will find hundreds of patchwork, appliqué and quilting techniques explained clearly and simply.

The techniques range from fundamentals such as cutting fabrics and hand sewing; to advanced special effects and complex techniques like eight- seam joins. All are explained through more than 1,000 step-by-step illustrations, patterns and templates. The techniques range from the traditional – including Amish quilting patterns and Seven-and-Nine-patch patchwork – to more unusual, like yo-yos. The book also contains glossaries of terms, making this perfect for both beginner and expert.

Over 200,000 copies of the previous edition have been sold worldwide.

Praise for the previous edition:

"Linda Seward’s book has been the essential volume on every quilter’s bookshelf since its publication in 1987 and has never been bettered. This new edition updates the original techniques and embraces the current developments of the craft. Its place on that bookshelf is assured for many years to come." – Lynne Edwards MBE, quiltmaker and teacher

"A definitive choice for the beginner and one worth investigating for a more experienced quilter" – British Patchwork & Quilting

"Linda Seward’s guide has always been my go-to bible for every question I have about quilting. I didn’t think a new edition could be any better, but this refresh is even more inspiring. Not only has she updated technical aspects (adding sections on fusible web appliqué and free-motion quilting, for example), she has chosen spectacular recent quilts to illustrate the text. While marvelling over them, I was reminded that quilting is an ever-evolving art that brings joy and satisfaction. Linda's book captures that perfectly, and leads us through how to do it ourselves." - Tracy Chevalier, novelist and quiltmaker ADVANCE INFORMATION About the Author Linda Seward has enjoyed doing needlework, sewing and handicrafts all her life. Her knowledge of quilting evolved while editing books on both sides of the Atlantic and by making her own quilts. She has written 12 quilting books, including The Complete Book of Patchwork, Quilting & The Complete Book of Appliqué, originally published in 1987, and which is considered by many to be ‘the quilter’s bible.’

Linda has appeared on television, internet and radio shows and writes for several quilt magazines, including a regular column in The Quilter Patchwork, Quilting & magazine which has been running for 18 years. She lectures internationally on quilt making and works as a freelance writer, editor and quilt judge. An American, Linda now lives in London and Oxfordshire with her husband and border terrier.

Appliqué Reviews Anticipated in: Linda Seward Love Patchwork & Quilting British Patchwork and Quilting Publication 31st August 2021 Sew Magazine Price £15.99 Love Sewing Sew Today ISBN 9781782218852 Format Paperback 260 x 260 mm Table of Contents Extent 208 pages Preface 6, The basics of quilting 8, Fabric and colour 12, Preparation of fabrics 17, Equipment 18, Templates and marking fabrics 20, Cutting Illustrations 1250 Colour illustrations fabrics 22, Rotary cutting 24, Hand sewing 26, Hand stitches 27, Machine sewing 28, Machine stitches 29, Pressing 30, Perfect patchwork 32, Publisher Search Press Patchwork designs 43, Hand piecing 48, Machine piecing 49, Drafting patchwork patterns 50, Joining patchwork pieces 51, Eight-seam join 53, Classification Patchwork & quilting: general Setting-in 54, Curved seams 55, Amish patchwork 56, Cathedral window 58, Crazy patchwork 60, Double wedding ring 62, Folded star 64, Foundation piecing 66, Gathered patchwork 68, Hexagons 70, Log cabin 72, Puff patchwork 76, Seminole patchwork 78 Shell patchwork BIC CODE/S WFBQ 82, String patchwork 84, Strip piecing 86, Yo-yo 87, Special effects with fabric 88, Patchwork patterns 90, The art of appliqué 96, Appliqué SALES REGIONS WORLD designs 105, Preparation for basic appliqué 110, Hand appliqué 112, Machine appliqué 114, Fusible web appliqué 116, Broderie perse 118, Cut- Key Selling Points and-sew appliqué 119, Hawaiian appliqué 120, Inlay appliqué 122, Reverse appliqué 124, Mola & Pa Ndau appliqué 126, Shadow appliqué 127, Stained-glass appliqué 128, Special effects with appliqué 130, Appliqué patterns 132, Quality quilting 136, Quilting patterns 145, Preparation for Over 250,000 copies of previous editions sold quilting 150, Quilting designs 152, Hand quilting 153, Machine stitching 155, Free-motion quilting 156, Quilt-as-you-go 158, Corded quilting This updated version includes new techniques including rotary cutting and free machine embroidery 160, Sashiko 162, Tied quilting 163, Trapunto 164, Special effects 166, Quilts and other projects 168, Basic quilt sets 172, Estimating yardage Dozens of brand-new photographs of inspirational quilts, both vintage and modern. 177, Joining quilt blocks 178, Borders 180, Blocking 182, Binding 183, Facings 185, Unusual finishes 186, Signing and hanging 187, Care of quilt 188, Small projects 189, Clothing 192 Description Footnotes 196, Featured quilt artists 197, A–Z of quilting terms 198, Bibliography 202, Index 206 A revised and expanded edition of a long-standing classic, this expansive book is the clearest and most comprehensive handbook for appliqué, patchwork and quilting available. Example spreads from the book This seminal reference guide remains the go-to masterwork for crafters, who will find hundreds of patchwork, appliqué and quilting techniques explained clearly and simply.

Over 200,000 copies of the previous edition have been sold worldwide.

Praise for the previous edition: Related Titles

"A definitive choice for the beginner and one worth investigating for a more experienced quilter" – British Patchwork & Quilting

"Linda Seward’s guide has always been my go-to bible for every question I have about quilting. I didn’t think a new edition could be any better, but 9781782214762 9781782211648 9781782217626 this refresh is even more inspiring. Not only has she updated technical aspects (adding sections on fusible web appliqué and free-motion quilting, for 9781782218210 9781782215479 9781782217305 example), she has chosen spectacular recent quilts to illustrate the text. While marvelling over them, I was reminded that quilting is an ever-evolving art that brings joy and satisfaction. Linda's book captures that perfectly, and leads us through how to do it ourselves." - Tracy Chevalier, novelist and quiltmaker

Search Press Ltd, Wellwood, North Farm Road,Tunbridge Wells, Kent TN2 3DR Tel: 01892 510850 Fax: 01892 515903 Email: [email protected] Web: www.searchpress.com ADVANCE INFORMATION Frisian Whitework Dutch embroidery from Friesland Yvette Stanton

Publication 31st May 2021 Price £17.99 ISBN 9781800920248 Format Paperback 275 x 195 mm Extent 168 pages Illustrations 336 Colour illustrations Publisher Search Press Classification Whitework BIC CODE/S WFBC, WFB SALES REGIONS Worldwide excluding Australia and New Zealand

Key Selling Points New book by embroiderer Yvette Stanton, winner of the Nordic Needle Annual Design Contest Discover the elegance and history of Frisian whitework Featuring clear step-by-step instructions and detailed diagrams. Both left- and right-handed instructions are included.

Description Delve into elegant Frisian whitework with historical whitework specialist, Yvette Stanton.

From Friesland in the Netherlands, this is a style of counted embroidery dating from the 1600s. It was traditionally used on men’s shirt collars, household linen, and samplers.

Whitework is usually stitched in white thread on white fabric and most Frisian whitework is worked this way. However, this technique can also have touches of colour, and some samplers are worked entirely in coloured thread. Alphabets, figurative motifs and geometric shapes are common, and they are interpreted in a wide variety of stitches, such as satin stitch, eyelets, whipped back stitch, and chain stitch; some also with cutwork and drawn thread work.

Explore how Frisian whitework featured on clothing and other textiles, and study the many photographs featuring historical examples. Yvette guides you though the stitches and techniques of Frisian whitework with clear step-by-step instructions and detailed diagrams, ensuring you'll have the confidence and skills to master ten original projects, from small through to large, with a range of useful and beautiful applications.

Praise for Fresian Whitework: ‘I'm so excited about Yvette's new book on Frisian whitework! When it comes to learning and honing skills in specific (and sometimes obscure) embroidery techniques from around the world, Yvette is one of the best authors you'll find. Her newest offering is another gem in her ever- expanding crown of instructive embroidery books. From the unique history behind the techniques of Frisian whitework, to the detailed, clear instruction reinforced with pristine, gorgeous projects, this book does not disappoint! You're going to love it!’ — Mary Corbet, www.needlenthread.com About the Author Yvette Stanton is the publisher and designer behind Vetty Creations. She has a passion for whitework embroidery, and for sharing it with others. Yvette has written 12 best-selling embroidery books, including Smøyg which was also published by Search Press. Yvette is an accredited tutor with the Embroiderers Guild of NSW, and teaches embroidery classes, specializing in whitework at shops and guild groups around Australia. She's also an award winning embroiderer with over 15 years' experience of producing beautiful intricate embroideries. Yvette lives in Sydney, Australia. Visit Yvette's website at www.vettycreations.com.au.

Table of Contents What is Frisian whitework? 5 The historical record 6, Stitches 6, Motifs 7, Alphabets 7, Sample bands 8

Historical examples 9 Samplers 10, Shirts 22, Cloths 24, Large letters and other motifs 26

Projects 30 Materials and equipment 31, Where to start 34, Long pendant 35, Runner 36, Silk sampler 38, Square cushion 40, Needlecase 42, Biscornu 44, Monogram cushion 46, Whitework sampler 48, Strawberries 53, Round pendant 56

Stitches and techniques 57 Pattern index 167 Index 168

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Search Press Ltd, Wellwood, North Farm Road,Tunbridge Wells, Kent TN2 3DR Tel: 01892 510850 Fax: 01892 515903 Email: [email protected] Web: www.searchpress.com ADVANCE INFORMATION RSN Essential Stitch Guides: Bead Embroidery Large format edition Shelley Cox

Publication 31st August 2021 Price £12.99 ISBN 9781782219309 Format Paperback 280 x 216 mm Extent 96 pages Illustrations 300 Colour illustrations; 100 Diagrams Publisher Search Press Classification Bead embroidery Series RSN Essential Stitch Guides BIC CODE/S WFBC SALES REGIONS WORLD

Key Selling Points A new, larger format edition of the Royal School of Needlework's classic reference work Contains detailed, step-by-step guidance on over 50 stitches and techniques Includes both traditional and contemporary examples The previous edition sold over 15,000 copies.

Description A new, larger format edition of the Royal School of Needlework's classic reference work on beadwork embroidery.

Shelley Cox presents an expert guide to all aspects of bead embroidery, including information on counted thread beadwork, bead embroidery, beaded surface embroidery, and fringing. Here you will find stitches and technique for every sort of needlework that involves beads. Decorative effects are explored too, making this a fantastic source book and an invaluable reference for beadwork.

The Royal School of Needlework (RSN) teaches hand embroidery to the highest standard and is well respected all over the world.

It not only upholds the traditions of English embroidery that go back many hundreds of years, but is constantly taking embroidery forwards in new and innovative ways. This series of Essential Stitch Guides has been produced in close collaboration with the RSN with the aim of providing a set of definitive works on traditional embroidery techniques. All of the authors were chosen by the RSN and all are graduate apprentices of the Royal School.

About the Author Shelley Cox teaches at the RSN on Day Classes and the Certificate & Diploma Course, both in the UK and internationally.

Originally from New Zealand, Shelley travelled widely before joining the RSN’s Apprenticeship. After graduation, she worked for several years in the RSN Studio where she project managed prestigious commissions such as the Wells Cathedral altar frontals. She was part of the RSN team which created the embellishment for the shoes, veil and wedding dress for Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, and has worked on a variety of RSN Studio commissions. Table of Contents The Royal School of Needlework 6, Introduction 8, The history of bead embroidery 10, Materials 14, Framing up 24, Stitches 28, Basic techniques 29

COUNTED THREAD BEADWORK 32 Counted thread stitches 34, Byzantine stitch 34, Cushion stitch 35, Diagonal stitch 36, Hungarian stitch 37, Hungarian ground stitch variation 38, Jacquard stitch 39, Moorish stitch 40, Mosaic stitch 42, Norwich stitch 43, Parisian stitch 44, Rhodes stitch 45, Rice stitch 47, Smyrna stitch 48, Staircase stitch variation 49, Twill stitch 50, Vertical Milanese stitch 51, Victorian step stitch 52, Wild goose chase stitch 53

BEAD EMBROIDERY 54 Bead embroidery stitches 56, Back stitch in bead embroidery 56, Circlets 57, Couching with a single needle 58, Couching with two needles 59, Links and crosses 60, Loops 62, Running stitch 63, Satin stitch 63, Sequin lines 64, Sequin rosettes 66, Stab stitch 67

BEADED SURFACE EMBROIDERY 68 Surface embroidery stitches 70, Back stitch, threaded and whipped 70, Buttonhole stitch 71, Chain stitch 72, Chevron stitch 73, Coral stitch 74, Cretan stitch 75, Feather stitch 76, Fly stitch 77, Herringbone stitch 78, Seeding stitch 79, Stem stitch 80, Whip stitch 81

FRINGES 82 Edging and fringing stitches 84, Simple picot edge 84, Alternating picot edge 84, Spaced picot edge 85, Spaced picot edge with drops 85, Straight fringe 86, Shaped fringe 87, Alternating straight fringe with a back stitch base 88, Staggered fringe with a back stitch base 89, Simple looped fringe 90, Alternating looped fringe 91, Overlapping looped fringe 92, Twisted looped fringe 93, Horizontal netted fringe 94, Vertical netted fringe 95

Index 96

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Search Press Ltd, Wellwood, North Farm Road,Tunbridge Wells, Kent TN2 3DR Tel: 01892 510850 Fax: 01892 515903 Email: [email protected] Web: www.searchpress.com ADVANCE INFORMATION RSN Essential Stitch Guides: Blackwork Large format edition Becky Hogg

Publication 31st August 2021 Price £12.99 ISBN 9781782219323 Format Paperback 280 x 216 mm Extent 96 pages Illustrations 136 Colour illustrations Publisher Search Press Classification Blackwork Series RSN Essential Stitch Guides BIC CODE/S WFBC SALES REGIONS WORLD

Key Selling Points A new, larger format edition of the Royal School of Needlework's classic reference work Contains detailed, step-by-step guidance on over 30 stitches and patterns Includes both traditional and contemporary examples The previous edition sold over 20,000 copies.

Description The Royal School of Needlework teaches hand embroidery to the highest standard, developing techniques in new and innovative ways.

This series of Essential Stitch Guides provides expert tuition on a variety of techniques. In this guide to blackwork, Graduate Apprentice and tutor, Becky Hogg, shows how to develop many different patterns from the basic blackwork stitches, using detailed instructions and beautiful examples of traditional and contemporary embroideries. There is a fascinating look at the history of blackwork, a guide to the materials needed, and then a detailed look at the stitches used. These are then developed into a huge variety of beautiful patterns, and finally there is a guide to varying the look of these patterns through the use of different shading techniques. There are inspiring embroideries throughout the book, both historical pieces and contemporary works by the author and other RSN apprentices.

About the Author Becky Hogg studied on the RSN Apprenticeship after achieving a first class honours degree in Textiles. She now teaches Day Classes for the RSN as well as on the Certificate & Diploma Summer Intensives, Degree Programme and Bespoke Classes.

On completion of her embroidery training, Becky worked in the RSN Studio on various prestigious commissions including conservation projects, a new set of curtains for the Royal Opera House, and the commonwealth banner for The Queen’s Golden Jubilee. She was also part of the team that worked on the Duchess of Cambridge’s wedding dress. Recent projects include embroidery for Alexander McQueen’s couture collections and a sewing project for artists Gilbert and George. Becky has also written and designed the project embroidery for two published books. Table of Contents The Royal School of Needlework 6, Introduction 8, The history of blackwork 10, Materials 12, Framing up 20, Design 22

STITCHES 26 Back stitch and double running stitch 28, Chain stitch 30, Sketched satin stitch 32, Stem stitch 34

PATTERNS 36

SHADING 80 Changing the thread thickness 82

Breaking up the pattern 84, Combining the techniques 86, Moving on 92, Index 96

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Search Press Ltd, Wellwood, North Farm Road,Tunbridge Wells, Kent TN2 3DR Tel: 01892 510850 Fax: 01892 515903 Email: [email protected] Web: www.searchpress.com ADVANCE INFORMATION RSN Essential Stitch Guides: Canvaswork Large format edition Rachel Doyle

Publication 31st August 2021 Price £12.99 ISBN 9781782219316 Format Paperback 280 x 216 mm Extent 96 pages Illustrations 150 Colour illustrations Publisher Search Press Classification Canvaswork & needlepoint Series RSN Essential Stitch Guides BIC CODE/S WFBC SALES REGIONS WORLD

Key Selling Points A new, larger format edition of the Royal School of Needlework's classic reference work Contains detailed, step-by-step guidance on over 50 stitches Includes examples of both historical and contemporary pieces, together with sections on materials, equipment, techniques, design, and the history of canvaswork Instruction by a Graduate Apprentice of the prestigious Royal School of Needlework.

Description The Royal School of Needlework teaches hand embroidery to the highest standard, developing techniques in new and innovative ways.

Written by RSN apprentice and tutor Rachel Doyle, this book contains an extensive guide to canvaswork techniques, and includes complete information on the major stitches while offering stunning new design ideas. Here you will find diagonal stitches, horizontal and vertical stitches, raised, textured and filling stitches. Decorative effects are explored too, making this a fantastic source book and an invaluable reference for canvaswork stitches.

About the Author Rachel Doyle gained a degree in Textiles at Nottingham Trent University and then completed the RSN Apprenticeship in 2009. Rachel teaches for the RSN in both the UK and the United States as well as on their Summer Intensive Programme. She has worked on a variety of commissions in the RSN Studio, including bespoke pieces for Savoir Beds and has taught Bespoke Classes for the RSN around the UK. Table of Contents The Royal School of Needlework 6, Introduction 8, The history of canvaswork 10, Materials 12, Framing up 18, Design 24, Stitch order 32, Stitches 34, Algerian eye, variation 36, Alternating cross 38, Barred square 39, Broad cross 40, Byzantine 42, Cashmere, diagonal 43, Chain 44, Chequer 45, Cushion, crossed 46, Cushion, reversed 47, Double linked cross 48, Double straight cross 49, Dutch 50, Fan 51, Fern 52, Fishbone, stepped 53, Florentine 54, Flying cross 56, French 57, Gobelin, encroaching 58, Gobelin, straight 59, Gobelin, tied 60, Half Rhodes 61, Hungarian grounding 62, John 65, Leaf 66, Maltese cross 69, Milanese 70, Moorish 71, Norwich 72, Oatmeal 73, Oblong double tied cross 74, Parisian 75, Perspective, variation 76, Pineapple half drop 77, Plait 78, Raised spot 79, Rhodes 80, Rice 81, Romanian couching 82, Scotch 84, Shell 85, Tent 86, Tied pavilion 88, Turkey rug knot 89, Upright cross 90, Victorian step 92, Web 93, Moving on 94, Index 96

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Search Press Ltd, Wellwood, North Farm Road,Tunbridge Wells, Kent TN2 3DR Tel: 01892 510850 Fax: 01892 515903 Email: [email protected] Web: www.searchpress.com ADVANCE INFORMATION 100 Paper Pieced Quilt Blocks Fun foundation pieced blocks for happy sewing Edited by Sarah Callard

Publication 17th August 2021 Price £15.99 ISBN 9781446308691 Format Paperback 273 x 210 mm Extent 240 pages Illustrations Colour illustrations Publisher David & Charles Classification Patchwork techniques BIC CODE/S WFBQ SALES REGIONS Craft Trade Only

Description Foundation paper piecing (FPP) is the ideal way to get perfectly sharp points and create fun quilt motifs. By using the FPP technique you can create quite intricate designs which would be impossible with traditional piecing.

This collection features 100 fun quilt blocks from some of the best-known names in patchwork and quilting. All the blocks are made using foundation paper piecing and all the templates are featured at full size with the seam allowance added so you can trace them off and get piecing straight away.

There's a comprehensive section showing you how to do FPP with step-by-step instructions and photos; perfect for those new to the technique. The motifs featured include everything from food and drink (strawberry milkshake and pizza anyone?), to designs for outdoor explorers (a canoe and campfire set the scene); pets and wild animals (think racoons to kittens) and everything in between.

This means that you can create the perfect quilt or quilted project for your nearest and dearest based on the things that they love the most. The motifs include a wide range of popular designs – everything from avocados to rainbows – so you can mix and match to make perfect personalized quilts and quilted projects.

As well as instructions and patterns for the 100 FPP blocks there are also instructions for ten projects made using them including a retro apron; a rainbow pouch bag; a tote with 1950s sunglasses motif; the perfect table runner and a cute, kitten pillow. So why not choose your favourite motifs and get started making perfect quilted gifts for your friends and family?

About the Author This is a multi contributor title featuring some of the world's biggest names in foundation paper piecing including: Susan White (@QuiltyPie); Juliet van der Heijden (@Tartankiwi); Kirsty Lea (@quietplay) and Charise Randell (@charisecreates). ADVANCE INFORMATION French Knitting 40 fast and fun i-cord creations with a mini knitting mill Karine Thiboult-Demessence

Publication 10th August 2021 Price £12.99 ISBN 9781446308974 Format Paperback 280 x 216 mm Extent 80 pages Illustrations Colour illustrations Publisher David & Charles Classification Knitting stitches & general reference BIC CODE/S WFBS SALES REGIONS Craft Trade Only

Description French knitting, also called spool knitting or i-cord knitting, has been around for centuries. The technique traditionally involves knitting with a handheld 'dolly' or spool with four pins around the edge, to produce a narrow tube of knitting known as an i-cord. The technique involves wrapping the yarn around the pins and then lifting loops over to create the stitches. It's a simple craft that children can do but is a little slow to create the fabric, and many kids lose interest before a decent length of i-cord is produced.

Luckily, technology has moved forward and now there is a hand-held mechanical mini knitting mill available that makes light work of knitting i- cords. Once the machine is threaded all you need to do is turn the handle and watch the magic happen as the i-cord emerges in seconds from the bottom of the mill!

This fresh and modern book gives you all the tips you need to get your mechanical mini knitting mill up and running and then 40 fabulous ideas for projects – from gifts to clothing, accessories to home décor and more. No knitting mill? No problem! All the projects can be knitted in the traditional method too.

Children and adults alike will love the unique designs included, with step-by-step instructions and full-size templates.

Create cute wired shapes, from flowers and hearts to names and words Sew i-cords without wires onto clothing and bags for a unique, personalized look Make gorgeous décor for kids' bedrooms with wall hangings and dreamcatchers Give handmade gifts in the form of i-cord jewellery and hair accessories Have fun with pompoms, charms, beads, feathers and sequins to add some bling!

This beautiful book will get kids (and adults!) excited to try out a traditional craft in a brand new way and enjoy the making process – the perfect bonding activity to do with your children! The 40 project ideas will spark further creativity – the possibilities for this craft are limited only by your imagination – and will foster a lifelong love of making.

About the Author

Karine Thiboult-Demessence is a journalist, designer, photo stylist, author and blogs under the name Mademoiselle Tika. She lives in France. ADVANCE INFORMATION A Bag for All Reasons 12 all-new bags and purses to sew for every occasion Lisa Lam

Publication 10th August 2021 Price £15.99 ISBN 9781446308912 Format Paperback 254 x 203 mm Extent 160 pages Illustrations Colour illustrations Publisher David & Charles Classification Bag making BIC CODE/S WFB SALES REGIONS Craft Trade Only

Description The best-selling book now in paperback!

Lisa Lam brings you a stunning collection of sewing patterns to make your own bags. The book features 12 bag designs with full photographic instructions for how to make a bag with truly professional results. The book features a link to print-at-home patterns so that you can get started right away – no photocopying or enlarging required.

The book opens with Lisa's in-depth advice on all the aspects needed to get started, from the tools and equipment you need, to understanding and interpreting patterns, to choosing, preparing and cutting fabrics. A comprehensive 'Techniques' section explains some core bag-making techniques such as how to insert a zip pocket, how to use magnetic snap closures, how to sew bag straps and handles including adjustable straps, and how to bind edges and use piping for a truly professional finish. There is also guidance on how to insert a lining to your bag. All the techniques are fully explained with easy to follow photographs, so you'll be creating professional, practical and great looking bags before you know it!

The 12 projects that follow range in complexity. If you're new to sewing and bag making there are beginner bag projects such as the Compact Groceries Tote, All-Sorted Laundry Bag and Access-All-Areas Pouch to get you started before progressing to the more fully featured bags such as the Too-Cool-for-School Satchel and the 3-in-1 Convertible Backpack. You can make your own iPad case, sew a child's backpack, create a pretty purse using a metal purse frame, make your own tri-fold wallet, a baby changing bag with matching changing mat, sew your own bicycle panniers, and a vanity case for your beauty essentials. The bags all have style and substance and are designed with real-life practical uses in mind.

Within each project Lisa gives her hints and tips for success, along with advice on how you can customize the patterns to create your own version of the design.

About the Author Lisa Lam is a London College of Fashion graduate and the founder and owner of U-Handbag.com. She is a prolific bag designer and regular contributor to craft magazines. Lisa's blog is followed by thousands of crafters who admire both her passion and the quality of her bag-making advice. Lisa lives in Brighton, UK. ADVANCE INFORMATION The Witch's Yearbook Spells, stones, tools and rituals for a year of modern magic Clare Gogerty

Publication 10th August 2021 Price £14.99 ISBN 9781446308806 Format Paperback 235 x 191 mm Extent 128 pages Illustrations Colour illustrations Publisher David & Charles Classification Crafts: other BIC CODE/S VXWT SALES REGIONS Craft Trade Only

Description A year-long magical adventure with everything the modern witch needs to develop their witchy practice. Have you ever looked at a full moon on a clear winter night and shivered? Have you walked in an ancient forest or sat in a stone circle and felt a deep sense of peace and belonging? Do you wonder if there is more to life than the grind of the everyday? Do you believe in magic?

If the answers to any of these are yes, then you need witchcraft in your life. No longer tainted by notions of sorcery, hexes and cobwebs, witchcraft has been rediscovered by those of us yearning for re-enchantment.

This book will guide you through a year of magic. Based on the cycles of nature and guided by the seasons, it will give you the tools and know- how to unveil the magic that surrounds us. By celebrating the eight sabbats of the Wheel of the Year, you will work with nature to activate your hidden power. Witchcraft can attract love, give your career a boost, protect your home and help with healing. It will enrich your life.

Packed with information and inspiration, this book boosts well-being, self-worth and happiness by tapping into the healing power of nature, the cycle of the seasons, the pull of the moon, the wisdom of ancient trees and forgotten paths, and the spiritual rewards of creativity. It includes:

Seasonal spells, remedies, rituals and affirmations that use the power of plants, herbs and stones to offer guidance and healing. Crystal gazing, dowsing, reading the Tarot, the magic of stone circles and folklore traditions, to increase knowledge and inspire curiosity. Creative projects with a witchy purpose that can be used in rituals and spells.

Whether you are a solitary hedge witch, part of a coven, a practising witch or an aspiring one, this book will furnish you with the vital knowledge to enrich your journey and to sprinkle magic and enchantment over every day.

About the Author Clare Gogerty lives on a smallholding in Herefordshire which she intends to open as a spiritual retreat. A member of the Order of Bards, Ovates and Druids, she has been interested in magic, druidry and folklore since childhood. A former magazine editor, for numerous titles including The Simple Things magazine, she is now a freelance journalist and author, writing about spirituality, travel, homes and gardens for various magazines and newspapers. She is is author of Beyond the Footpath (Piatkus, 2019), and Sacred Places (Aster, 2020). ADVANCE INFORMATION Purr-fect Patchwork 16 appliqué, embroidery & quilt projects for modern cat people Pamela Jane Morgan

Publication 31st August 2021 Price £22.99 ISBN 9781644030974 Format Paperback 254 x 203 mm Extent 144 pages Illustrations Colour illustrations Imprint Stash Books Publisher C&T Publishing Classification Quilt art BIC CODE/S WFBQ SALES REGIONS Worldwide excluding North America, Australia and New Zealand

Description Embrace your inner cat lady with contemporary cat-themed projects! Play with texture and style to create 16 unique projects from bags and décor to seven different quilts.

Use dozens of techniques from basic piecing, hand embroidery, and machine sewing for a vintage-meets-modern aesthetic. Experiment with different textiles and fabrics to create bags, accessories, home décor, and quilts.

About the Author Pamela Jane Morgan is an avid quilter whose work has appeared in Fons & Porter’s Quilting Quickly and Moda Bake Shop. She runs active quilt- alongs through her online home-based business Sweet Little Stitches. She lives in Idaho, USA with her husband and four children. For more information, visit mysweetlittlestitches.com.

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Publication 31st August 2021 Price £20.99 ISBN 9781644030783 Format Paperback (incl. large pullout sheet) 280 x 216 mm Extent 64 pages Illustrations Colour illustrations Publisher C&T Publishing Classification Quilt art BIC CODE/S WFBQ SALES REGIONS Worldwide excluding North America, Australia and New Zealand

Description Best-selling author Kim Schaefer introduces 12 new quilt projects in her beloved whimsical, contemporary, folk-art style. Just layer your felted wool pieces, from flamingos, owls, bees, potted flowers, and much more, and add to your cotton fabric background. Suitable for beginners! Every stitcher from novice to experienced can enjoy these projects.

About the Author

Kim Schaefer began sewing at an early age and was quilting seriously by the late 1980s. Her early quilting career included designing and producing small quilts for craft shows and shops across the country. In 1986, Kim founded Little Quilt Company, a pattern company focused on designing a variety of small, fun-to-make projects. In addition to designing quilt patterns, Kim is a best-selling author for C&T Publishing. Kim also designs fabric for Andover/Makower and works with Leo Licensing, which licenses her designs for nonfabric products. Kim lives with her family in southeastern Wisconsin, USA.

For more information on Little Quilt Company, please visit www.littlequiltcompany.com, which offers Kim's entire collection of patterns, books, and fabrics. Little Quilt Company's Facebook page has posts about new patterns, books, and fabrics and an occasional peek at Kim's latest work.

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