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Goldwork Projects Featured in Book I can provide most of the gold threads featured in this book, please visit my Goldwork Supplies Webpage! Sorry no returns on books due to Copy right laws

THE ART AND CRAFT OF GOLDWORK Soft back, 62 pages, written by Antonia Lomny, published by Simon & Schuster Pty Limited. 15 Goldwork projects with instructions and template to transfer the design and photo of each project. The projects are limited to instructions and photo but no diagrams of how to work the stitches. Six of the projects are shown below. BOOK COST (MBACG) The Art and Craft of Goldwork Book: $21.00 Canadian Dollars Quantity: View Cart View the   Shopping Cart for mailing costs. Goldwork Projects Featured in Book

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BEGINNERS GUIDE TO GOLDWORK Soft back or soft back, 80 pages, written by Ruth Chamberlain and published by Search Press. This book gives some good advice on how to prepare fabric for goldwork. The techniques illustrated in the book are off the sampler featured on the front page of the book, and there are some great photographs on how to do couching down silk threads and Japan threads over string and in the method of Or Nue and other techniques, it is a good reference book and there is a nice use of colour with the gold threads. Unfortunately there is not a line diagram of the sampler in the book so that it can be easily replicated. BOOK COST Currently out of Stock (MBBGG) Beginners Guide to Goldwork Book: $25.95 Canadian Dollars Quantity: View Cart View the   Shopping Cart for mailing costs.

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GOLDWORK EMBROIDERY Tools, Materials and Techniques Soft back or soft back, 208 pages, written by Mary Brown and published Sally Milner Publishing. This book has a 60 page chapter at the beginning on the history of goldwork with colour photos. The following 30 page is a description of the different type of metal threads and photos on how they are sewn down. The remainder of the book has 15 original projects which includes flower arrangements, Japanese garden, fan, portrait of a woman and an angel. This is a good reference and project book. I can provide you with kits of metal threads for the goldwork projects in the Goldwork Embroidery book. If you are interested in a kit please email me with the name of the project and I will email you with a quote for the kit cost and list of tools that you will need to work the embroidery. You can also purchase individual threads from my Goldwork Supplies webpage. BOOK COST (MBGEDP) Goldwork Embroidery Designs and Projects Book: $29.95 Canadian Dollars Quantity: View Cart View the   Shopping Cart for mailing costs.

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BEETLE COLLECTION Stumpwork, Goldwork and Surface Embroidery Hard back book, 424 pages, written by Jane Nicholas and published by Milner Craft Series. An impressive large book containing many different beetles some which are worked individually in medallions, brooches or buttons and some worked in a scene with flowers. Method of working is explained in detail with stitch diagrams. There are sections with stumpwork beetles and goldwork beetles and a lovely brooch worked in Or Nue. What makes this book especially pleasurable to page through is that the beetles are all masterfully executed, looking realistic and beautiful. I can provide you with kits of metal threads for the goldwork beetles project in the book. If you are interested in a kit please email me with the name of the project and I will email you with a quote for the kit cost and list of tools that you will need to work the embroidery. You can also purchase individual threads from my Goldwork Supplies webpage. BOOK COST (MBBC) The Stumpwork, Goldwork and Surface Embroidery Beetle Collection Book: $52.95 Canadian Dollars Quantity: View Cart View the   Shopping Cart for mailing costs.

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METAL THREAD EMBROIDERY Tools, Materials and Techniques Hard back or soft back, 207 pages, written by Jane Lemon and published by Batsford. This classic work on metal thread embroidery is now illustrated with over 200 colour photographs. Its hand A-Z format provides instant reference to a wealth of information on this most challenging and rewarding of embroidery techniques. Includes a guide to the tools you will need, both basic and specialized, plus comprehensive coverage of materials used in metal thread embroidery, from simple background fabrics to sumptuous golden threads, sequins and precious stones. Every technique you will ever need is covered in detail, accompanied by easy-to-follow diagrams and close up photography. An historical reference work as well as a practical guide, the book explores items on which metal thread embroidery can be found and ends with a guide to places around the world where you can see exquisite examples of the technique. BOOK COST (MBMTEa) Metal Thread Embroidery Book (Hard Back): $46.95 Canadian Dollars Quantity: View Cart View the   Shopping Cart for mailing costs.

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NEW IDEAS IN GOLDWORK Hard back, 127 pages, written by Tracy A Franklin and published by Batsford. Taking the best of both traditional and modern approaches, New Ideas in Goldwork is a beautiful exploration of the potential of this needlework technique, combining it with metal-thread work in experimental ways. Expert teacher Tracy A. Franklin takes the technique to new heights to inspire all embroiderers. Reference ideas from notebooks, cuttings and new and old embroideries are included. Basic and advanced techniques are clearly covered along with design advice, encouraging the reader to use their own creativity. BOOK COST (MBNIG) New Ideas in Goldwork book: $46.95 Canadian Dollars Quantity: View Cart View the   Shopping Cart for mailing costs.

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Royal School of Needlework Book Embroidery Techniques (My Choice Book) Soft back book, 160 pages, text by Sally Saunders, designs by Anne Butcher and Debra Barrett, published by Brassey's. A very Comprehensive Embroidery technique book produced by the Royal School of Needlework where I took my three year training in hand embroidery - apprenticeship course and spent a further two years in the workroom. See my Personal History for more details. Recommended for all embroiderers. The book has sixteen step-by-step projects ranging from easy to hard in four embroidery techniques. It is a valuable source of reference and a beautiful book for the needle crafter's library. This book is great accompaniment for any of my embroidery techniques. BOOK COST (MBRSN) Royal School of Needlework EmbroideryTechniques: $32.95 Canadian Dollars Quantity: View Cart View the   Shopping Cart for mailing costs. Book includes the following: Four main chapters explore the popular techniques of silk shading, Goldwork, crewel work and Blackwork. A detailed introductory section discusses preparation and finishing for needlework. Each Embroidery technique features a historical background, a comprehensive stitch glossary and four designs with step by step instructions and photographs. Designs include a crewel work Jacobean leaf sampler, a aged face in Blackwork, a silk work Iris and an intricate Goldwork purse. History of the Royal School of Needlework Founded in 1872 by Queen Victoria's third daughter, Princess Christian of Schleswig-Holstein, the school enjoys the patronage of members of the Royal Family. H.M. Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother, is the School's current Patron and its President is H.R.H. the Duchess of Glouchester. The Royal School of Needlework specializes in the restoration and conservation of all textiles using traditional hand embroidery techniques. The School's main objective is to ensure that the traditional skills of hand embroidery are passed on to the next generation. As well as short courses in a variety of needlework techniques, they run an apprenticeship scheme and a one year certification course that attracts keen embroiderers from all over the country and abroad. Visit the Royal School of Needlework site for more information.

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