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30 |  The Zenki Way Trixi Symonds. Using the zenki method, everyone can make huggable, hand-sewn softies—and more importantly, design their very own creations rather than simply copying a pattern. Try it! These 14 projects with unlimited variations give parents, teachers, and community organizations a creative, low-prep, stress-free sewing experience with kids. • 8 1/4" x 10 3/4" (209 x 273 mm) • 160 color images • 120 pp. • 978-0-7643-6149-4 • PB • $22.99 / £20.99 / 31.99 CAD The Art and Science of Natural Dyes: Princi- ples, Experiments, and Results. Joy Boutrup, Catharine Ellis. This handbook for natural dyers includes a collection of proven recipes for dyeing and printing. Explanations of how all the elements of dyeing affect the final result are invaluable to the beginner, as well as the experienced dyer, pro- viding the tools to make anyone a better dyer • 6" x 9" (254 x 203 mm) • 162 color images, incl. 450+ dyed samples • 176 pp. • 978-0-7643-5633-9 • hard laminate case wire o • $60.00 / £54.99 / 86.00 CAD TEXTILE DYEING & COLOR Universal Stitches for Weaving, Em- broidery, and Other Fiber Arts. Nancy Arthur Hoskins. Teaches how 5 basic stitches, plus 195 variations and combinations, work upon warp and upon fabric in functional and decorative ways. Diagrams and directions for stitches that will work in loom weaving, tap- estry, and openwork, or as edges, joins, and fringes • 7" x 9" (177 x 228mm) •113 illustrations •128pp. •978-0-7643-4431- 2 • PB • $24.99 / £22.99 / 35.99 CAD Whitework Embroidery: Designs and Accessories with a Modern Twist. Seiko Nakano. With this com- plete guide to whitework embroidery, discover why white is the new black! • 7 1/2" x 10" (190 x 254 mm) • 250 color images and patterns •112 pp. •978-0-7643-6423-5• PB • $28.99 US / £26.99 / 39.99 CAD The Studio Formulas Set for The Art and Science of Natural Dyes: 84 Cards with Rec- ipes and Color Swatches. Joy Boutrup & Cath- arine Ellis.. A supplement to The Art and Science of Natural Dyes , this color-coded “recipe” box contains 84 cards for exact color comparison and matching. • 7 1/2" x 5 3/8" x 1 1/2" (127 x 178 mm) • 84 cards • 978-0-7643-6618-5 • box set • $34.99 / £31.99 / 48.99 CAD | TEXTILE DYEING & COLOR, TEXTILES: HOME Vintage French Needlework: 300 Authentic Cross-Stitch Patterns—Flowers, Borders, and Alphabets from Antique Textiles. Véronique Maillard. Carefully transcribed from vintage table, dowry, and bed linens, this treasury of easy-to-use patterns allows today's stitchers to enrich their proj- ects with original 1800s touches. This is a genuine goldmine for stitchers: letters and motifs in all shapes, sizes, and styles that can be adapted to any piece. • 7 1/2" x 9 1/2" (190 x 241 mm) • 434 color photos & color / b/w pattern charts • 448 pp. • 978-0-7643-6764-9 • HC • $45.00 US / £40.99 / 64 CAD Color and Fiber. Patricia Lambert, Barbara Stae- pelaere, and Mary G. Fry. Fiber artists will welcome this opportunity to learn how to use and control color with this monumental and exquisitely beauti- ful book. Whether they stitch, quilt, weave, work in macrame, hook rugs, knit, crochet, or experiment in mixed media, artists will benefit from the authors’ techniques for solving color problems. • 7"x9" (177 x 228mm) • 105 color photos,18 charts, 49 b/wphotos, & 71 line drawings • 255 pp. • 978-0-88740-065-0 • HC • $49.99 / £45.99 / 72.00 CAD Dyeing Wool: 20 Techniques, Beginner to Advanced. Karen Schellinger. Learn how to add fascinating dimension, intensity, and texture to your textile projects. Step-by-step lessons show you how to spot dye, paint, and overlay color, among many great techniques that let you play with color. Gain skills, learn color theory, and find your color voice • 10" x 10" (254 x 254 mm) • 627 color illus. • 256 pp. • 978-0-7643-3432-0 • HC • $59.99 / £54.99 / 85.00 CAD Earthen Pigments: Hand-Gathering & Using Natural Colors in Art. Sandy Webster. Through recipes and illustrations, learn how to turn hand-gath- ered pigments into a variety of artist mediums from water-based paints, to pastels and oil/wax crayons casein solutions, printmaking inks, and even spun into paper threads for weaving, stitching, and tying • 8 1/2" x 9" (215 x 228 mm) • 74 color images, 38 drawings • 64 pp. • 978-0-7643-4178-6 • PB • $19.99 / £18.99 / 28.99 CAD Natural Dyeing with Plants: Glorious Colors from Roots, Leaves & Flowers. Franziska Ebner & Romana Hasenöhrl. This richly illustrated book also shows how the dyed materials can be felted or turned into woolen pictures. The traditional coloring of Easter eggs with natural colors or the coloring of the sun is also explained. Last but not least, the authors deal with trend-setting ecoprint- ing. • 10" x 10" (254 x 254 mm) • 338 color images • 152 pp. • 978-0-7643-5517-2 • HC • $26.99 / £24.99 / 37.99 CAD True Colors, 2nd Edition. Keith Recker, Foreword by Lidewij Edelkoort Deep conversations with 26 artisans from every part of the globe reveal their wisdom, traditions, and know-how on creating color from natural materials. • 9" x 11" (228 x 280 mm) • 300 Color Photos, Four-color Interior • 252 pp. • 978-1-7332003-8-7•PB•978-1-5073-0272-9 (E-book) • $36.95 / £33.99 / 52.95 CAD Antique Linens: From the Kitchen to the Bou- doir. Marsha L. Manchester. 300+ photos guide you through the identification and pricing of antique linens from the 19th and 20th centuries, including tablecloths, towels, napkins, pot holders, doilies, runners, bed covers, boudoir cases, bureau scarves, and more. Enjoy the intricate workmanship of fine appliqué work, embroidery, and laces. • 8 1/2" x 11" (215 x 279 mm) • 323 color photos • 192 pp. • 978-0- 7643-1691-3 • HC • $39.95 / £36.99 / 56.95 CAD TEXTILES: HOME Collectors’ Guide to Vintage Souvenir Table- cloths and Linens. Pamela Glasell. 300+ photos showcase state and souvenir tablecloths, towels, aprons, and scarves, all featuring wonderful graph- ics of state-related themes, popular tourist attractions, and historic events. Info on dating, a price guide, craft suggestions, and a resource list. An invaluable resource for vintage kitchen textile collectors and interior designers • 8 1/2" x 11" (215 x 279mm) • 315 color photos • 160 pp. • 978-0-7643-1978-5 • PB • $29.95 / £27.99 / 42.95 CAD Collector’s Guide to Vintage Tablecloths. Pa- mela Glasell. A pictorial reference guide covering the history of the printed tablecloth from the 1700s to the 1950s. More than 500 striking photographs of vintage tablecloths, period advertising and packaging, up-to-date values, and detailed captions. Includes sections on dating your tablecloths, spotting repro- ductions, and information about major manufactur- ers • 8 1/2" x 11" (215 x 279 mm) • 536 color, 3 b/w photos • 176 pp. • 978-0-7643-1616-6 • PB • $29.95 / £27.99 / 42.95 CAD Colorful Tablecloths 1930s-1960s: Threads of the Past. Yvonne Barineau & Erin Henderson. This ultimate guide to tablecloths from the 1930s to ear- ly 1960s in countless styles, colors, fabrics, and themes will help identify the manufacturers, dates, and values of these wildly popular collectibles. A must have re- source for interior designers, antique dealers, and textile collector. • 8 1/2" x 11" (215 x 279 mm) • 450 colorphotos•176pp.•978-0-7643-2073-6•PB•$29.95 / £27.99 / 42.95 CAD Colorful Vintage Kitchen Towels. Erin Hender- son & Yvonne Barineau. Vintage towels are small art canvases, affordable, easily cleaned, and easily displayed. These irresistible charmers are showcased here in more than 490 color photos. Manufacturers include Wilendur, Startex, Martex, Broderie, Bucilla, JS&S, and more. Also includes manufacturer and designer information, cleaning and storage tips, measurements, values, and a helpful glossary. • 8 1/2" x 11" (215 x 279 mm) • 495 color photos • 160 pp. • 978-0-7643-2380-5 • PB • $29.95 / £27.99 / 42.95 CAD Beacon Blankets: Make Warm Friends. Jerry & Kathy Brownstein. Beacon cotton and wool blankets in Indian and geometric designs and color catalog pages from 1917–1957, together with original blan- ket designs, history of the company, advertisements, and labels. Special sections on crib blankets, bathrobes using Beacon fabric, related blankets, and Skookum Indian dolls • 8 1/2" x 11" (215 x 279mm) • 622 color photos • 176 pp. • 978-0-7643-1359-2 •HC• $49.95 / £45.99 / 72.00 CAD Chenille: A Collector’s Guide. Judith Ann Grea- son & Tina Skinner. A rich visual tour of vintage chenille, displaying hundreds of beautiful bedspreads and a few novelty items along with details that highlight manufacturing techniques and styles. A price guide is included in the captions. • 8 1/2" x 11" (215 x 279 mm) • 203 color photos • 160 pp. • 978-0- 7643-1511-4 • PB • $29.95 / £27.99 / 42.95 CAD Christmas Household Textiles: 1920s-1970s. Jeanette and Donald Michalets. Illustrated with more than 440 color photos, this book captures the beau- ty, charm, and whimsy of a wide range of Christmas textiles, both mass produced and handmade, from the 1920s to the 1970s. Included are handkerchiefs, tablecloths, tree skirts, tea towels, table runners, and aprons • 8 1/2" x 11" (215 x 279 mm) • 446 color photos • 160 pp. • 978-0-7643-2646-2 • PB • $29.95 / £27.99 / 42.95 CAD Collecting Household Linens. Frances Johnson. The origins of handmade household linens, including afghans, later altar cloths, curtains, shade pulls, and bedspreads. Centerpieces and doilies are the best known of these. Decorator pillows, napkins, and napkin rings also appear, along with helpful informa- tion on caring for old linens and creative ideas for saving damaged linens • 8 1/2" x 11" (215 x 279 mm) • 450 color photos • 160 pp. • 978-0-7643-0111-7 • PB • $29.95 / £27.99 / 42.95 CAD Collecting More Household Linens. Frances Johnson. This illustrated survey presents common linens and fabrics ranging from detailed samplers to simple but elegant hand towels and splashers, pillow cases, quilts, coverlets, rugs, sheets, blankets, and tablecloths. More than 500 color photos and the price guide make it useful • 8 1/2" x 11" (215 x 279 mm) • 508 color photos • 160 pp. • 978-0-7643-0208- 4 • PB • $29.95 / £27.99 / 42.95 CAD