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A-Z of Crewel Embroidery
Pub. Australian Consolidated Press
Price £14.99 spiral bound
This book introduces you to the tradition that is crewel embroidery and its transformation into an art form that is still popular today. It is a perfect introduction for beginners and a 'must have' for more experienced embroiderers. Presented in an easy-to-use style, it overflows with hundreds of step-by-step photographs and invaluable hints for creating over 16 original designs in styles ranging from traditional to contemporary, each one accompanied by colour photography, clear working instructions and a full-size pattern. Also included is comprehensive information about the wools, fabrics and equipment required and a multitude of tips to help get you started. Facts about the beginning of crewel embroidery and its evolution within different societies are included, along with over 500 step-by-step photographs and easy-to-follow instructions for more than 45 stitches and techniques.

Beginners Guide to Crewel Embroidery
Rainbow, J
Pub. Search Press
Price £8.95 paperback
A very clear guide for beginning crewel embroidery. Includes information on materials and preparing to get started, basic stitches, soft shading and finishing off, all with clear step-by-step photographs.

Early American Crewel Design
Bradbury, F.M.
Pub. Stemmer House Publishing
Price £5.50 paperback

Phillipa Turnbull's Introduction to Crewel Embroidery (DVD) NEW!
Turnbull, P
Pub. The Crewel Work Company
Price £19.95 DVD

Phillipa Turnbull's Introduction to Crewel Embroidery; Part 1 The Basic Stitches (DVD)
Turnbull, P
Pub. The Crewel Work Company
Price £19.95 DVD

The New Crewel NEW!
Shaughnessy, Katherine
Pub. Lark Books
Price £9.95 paperback
This delightful book with a frsh and contemporary trist on crewel embrioidery. It is suitable for all levels containing a brief history of the technique, how to get started and 16 basic stitches, which are clearly demonstrated. Included are beautiful and simple designs from the author's own sketchbook and advice on how to transform them onto fabric. A further 15 origional projects from an Adorned Mesh bag to an Eyelet Hole Lampshade, amke this a fun and innovative book.