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Here at HotHive Textiles we love books and we felt that they deserved a newsletter of their own! So here it is – the brand new HotHive Textiles Bookstore newsletter. Every month we will be bringing you news of the latest books to be published, reviews of our favourite titles and offers and competitions for a whole host of books on a whole host of subjects.
We would love for you to have a say on the content of this newsletter, so if you have read a great book you would like to recommend then do get in touch so we can tell everyone else about it! You can reach us at textiles@thehothive.com or by calling 01386 760406.
Best wishes Sara
www.thetextiledirectory.com
www.thetextiledirectorybookstore.com
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| Framing and Presenting Textile Art |
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By Annabelle Ruston
Published by A&C Black
Format: Paperback
234x156 mm
Illustrations 100 full colour.
160 pages.
£15.99
So you have completed your fabulous artwork after many months of hard work, and now you want to frame it in a way that will do it justice. This is where the great new book from A&C Black comes in. Framing and Presenting Textile Art is aimed at both professional framers and textile artists themselves and provides a thorough introduction to presenting and protecting textile art.
The book includes:
· A glossary of useful terms
· Information about choosing a good framer, conservation framing, basic framing techniques and materials for textiles.
· Before you start: preliminary work to be done, correcting any imperfections, discolouration, missing stitches, etc.
· Squaring needlepoint, including types of canvas, equipment needed, techniques and methods.
· Stretching and mounting textile art, including lacing and other mounting techniques, fabric extensions, types of support, heavy fabrics and large pieces.
· The frame itself: mouldings and build-ups, glazing, window mounts.
· Alternatives to conventional frames, e.g. acrylic domes, etc.
For more information or to buy this book please click here.
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| Sew it Up |
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By Ruth Singer
Published by Kyle Cathie
ISBN-13: 9781856268103
Format: Hardback
Size: 255 x 225mm
Pages: 304
£19.99 (discount available please see below)
Sew it Up is a great new book by accomplished textile designer-maker and tutor, Ruth Singer. This book will take you through everything you need to know to embark on your sewing projects. It covers both hand and machine techniques used in crafts, dressmaking and soft furnishings, and is illustrated with full-colour photography with tips, masterclasses and projects.
Our reviewer, Kerry Miller, was very impressed with the book. She wrote, “As an experienced ‘sewer’ I was pleasantly surprised that it includes new techniques as well as informative ‘revision lessons’ on long forgotten basic skills. With the emergence of a new generation of people keen to make things at home this book arms the reader with the information needed to start producing great results from the word go.”
The book teaches you how to put in an invisible zip, make your own trimmings and how to alter clothes using pleats and gathering as well as decorative techniques such as appliques. Projects will demonstrate these skills and include clothes, cushions, toys and bags. You can see some specific projects in the images on the left – these are a pom pom blanket, quilted placemats and a gathered scarf.
The book will also appeal to the eco-friendly among you. Kerry explains, “There is much emphasis on ‘eco practice’ with advice on using organic and eco fabrics as well as working with recycled and vintage fabrics – again, a growing trend with the current financial difficulties that many are experiencing. Ruth also goes into great detail over the perfect fabrics and necessary equipment for your sewing projects, enabling newcomers to browse their local haberdashery shops with confidence.”
With over 20 contemporary projects and 20 professional master classes, alongside a treasure trove of over 200 techniques and guides this book is without doubt a veritable ‘sewers’ bible!
To read Kerry’s review in full, please click here or for more information and to buy the book click here.
We have a special introductory offer of 10% off when you purchase Sew it Up on HotHive Textiles Bookstore. To claim your discount simply add the book to the shopping cart and enter the coupon code ‘news’ in the box provided.
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| Silk Paper for Textile Artists |
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By Sarah Lawrence
Published by A&C Black
Format: Paperback
260x210 mm
Illustrations 150+, full colour throughout
128 pages
£16.99
Silk paper is an exciting technique that is becoming ever more popular with textile artists. The process consists of taking silk fibres (which are readily available from www.thetextiledirectory.com) and felting them together to make sheets of fabric. The result is a strong but delicate fabric which can be either thick and solid or almost transparently thin.
This fabric can be used for a wide range of products - from scarves and jewellery to wallhangings and embellishments for skirts and blouses. The process is cheap, easy to do, non-hazardous, doesn't require much space or equipment, and the results can be very beautiful. This is an exciting process which textile artists can add to their repertoire.
For more information or to buy this book please click here.
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| Surfaces and Textures: A visual Sourcebook |
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By Polly O'Neil
Published by A&C Black
Format: Paperback
276x219 mm
160 pages.
£19.99
This book aims to provide a wealth of visual imagery for ideas and inspiration. The collection of amazing images has been gathered over the last ten years, showing details of surface textures of everything from rust and wood to lichen and old sails, and has been divided up into themes to make it more accessible.
The author has captured fascinating aspects of both natural and man-made objects often overlooked, showing the reader their hidden qualities. Elements of skips, old paint, driftwood and stone walls from around the world all contribute to a range of beautiful patterns and samples which make up this selection of photographs. Every surface tells a story and these beautiful images provide a visual sourcebook for artists from all areas of the Visual Arts.
For more information or to buy this book please click here.
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| Paper Yarn: Projects for the home |
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By Uta Donath, Eva Hauck, Petra Hoffmann, Claudia Huboi
Published by A&C Black
Format: Paperback
260x235 mm
Illustrations 150+, full colour throughout.
128 pages
£16.99
This book contains 25 projects that you can make with paper yarns. The techniques include knitting, crocheting and weaving and the projects range from sculpture to lampshades, bags, cushions, rugs and bowls.
They are easy to do, the materials are cheap and easy to find and the projects look great. The book is filled with step-by-step sequences and easy to follow instructions, all accompanied by beautiful and inspirational images.
This is a good introduction to the use of paper yarns.
For more information or to buy this book please click here.
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| The Yarn Palette |
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By Claire Montgomerie
Published by A&C Black
Format: Paperback
220x220 mm.
Illustrations 300+, full colour throughout.
176 pages
£16.99
This book is a great guide to the different types of yarn available (not just traditional wool but also cotton and silk yarns) and the wide variety of colours, textures and fibres that they come in. The book covers colour and how to blend it with textures to create specific moods.
There are sections on natural colours, various cultural choices and favourite hues from different historical periods. Twenty projects are included and there are useful directories on stitch types as well as the different yarns available.
The book is suitable for the beginner but will also be an invaluable source of inspiration for the more experienced knitter and designer. It should be on all knitters' reference shelves.
For more information or to buy this book please click here.
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