'This inspirational book guides the reader through 30 creative textile projects that are suitable to be hung and framed Filled with colour photos showing off the different effects from compositions of sequined stars to shimmering fashion shots, it also includes discussions on materials, equipment and useful techniques.' Sew Today (Dec 2007)

Filled with imaginative projectsProjects graded from easy to more difficultHighly illustrated with photos showing the effects that can be achieved.Uses of a wide variety of techniques - applique, patching, surface embellishment (withbuttons, beads, trimmings and wire), knitting and machine- andhand-embroidery techniques

Thirty creative textile projects that are suitable to behung and framed. The book aims to inspire readers to look at the use oftextiles as a medium for creating innovative graphic artwork. Theprojects combine applique with patching, surface embellishment (withbuttons, beads, trimmings and wire), knitting and machine- andhand-embroidery techniques. The projects range from the very easy tothose that will prove a bit more of a challenge. The book is filledwith photos showing how different effects can be achieved. There arealso suggestions on how to modify the projects in order to personalisethem. Also included are discussions of materials, equipment andtechniques which the maker will find useful. All in all, this is a bookfilled with imaginative projects which will work both as a source ofinspiration and information.

Thirty creative textile projects that are suitable to behung and framed. The book aims to inspire readers to look at the use oftextiles as a medium for creating innovative graphic artwork. Theprojects combine applique with patching, surface embellishment (withbuttons, beads, trimmings and wire), knitting and machine- andhand-embroidery techniques. The projects range from the very easy tothose that will prove a bit more of a challenge. The book is filledwith photos showing how different effects can be achieved. There arealso suggestions on how to modify the projects in order to personalisethem. Also included are discussions of materials, equipment andtechniques which the maker will find useful. All in all, this is a bookfilled with imaginative projects which will work both as a source ofinspiration and information.

Lucille Toumi is a textile artist who gives demonstrations and lectures at various art colleges in the UK.

2008-05-19 Beginner's choice

As an experienced embroiderer/textile artist, I bought this book for inspiration as I was very tempted by the illustration on the front. However, I felt that the book didn't live up to the promise of its cover, as it is very basic, with not very much inspiration at all; experienced embroiderers may be disappointed with the book.

That said, there is nothing wrong with this book - it is absolutely ideal for a beginner who would like to progress from basic embroidery to something more adventurous. The book is well illustrated, with clear, basic instructions. Those requiring a little help with new techniques would probably find this book very helpful.