As I promised last week, here are the juicy details on our new books:

Stitches, Straps & Layers by Maggie Grey

Maggie uses metallic foils, fusible web, burning, printing, Lutradur, paper, paint, XpandaPrint, stitching, straws, scrim, silk rods, pintucks, spines, pipe cleaners, embossing powder, felt, metal, toilet paper, patches, paper clips, chiffon and organza, sari ribbon & scraps, couching, embellisher machine, match sticks, and even past failed experiments and more to construct straps. From there, the straps can be used for various applications, including 3D objects such as vessels. She encourages recycling. I truly love this book.

*Bonus - as in her last book (Textile Translations Mixed Media), this book comes with FREE online classes at the publisher's web site. Instructions for accessing the classes are at d4daisy.com.

Contrasting Elements by Jae Maries

This book is like an art class in a book - a terrific, dynamic class. Contrasts in color, design, materials, techniques and imagery are taught through exercises using a wide variety of easy to find materials like paper, scissors, fabric, paint, thread, glue, and sticks. I could see working through an exercise a week, a month for even more development, or for a short refresher even a day. It's completely versatile and very confidence boosting.

Stitching the Textured Surface by Lynda Monk & Carol McFee

This book focuses on making surface texture, and of course, stitching into it. An emphasis is placed on mixed media materials like Tyvek, Lutradur, felt, gesso, molding paste, scrim, foils, and lace. The textured pieces are used in flat and 3D applications. Lovely, lovely texture!

*Bonus - This book comes with FREE online classes at the publisher's web site. Instructions for accessing the classes are at d4daisy.com.




Next post will cover the two new treats from Double Trouble: Fragile Fabrics and Constructions.

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Today we have five new books!
Two from Jan Beaney and jean Littlejohn: Fragile Fabrics and Constructions
One from Maggie Grey: Stitches, Straps & Layers
Contrasting Elements by Jae Maries, and Stitching the Textured Surface Lynda Monk & Carol McFee

I'll have an upcoming post with photos soon, but wanted to get the word out as I know there are a few of you waiting for these titles.

Also, most of the Stef Francis fibers and threads have been restocked - yay!

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Just a quickie note on new items and restocks just in today:

New: Paper and Beyond by Maggie Grey & Jane Wild
A CD format book cocked full of mixed media ideas and techniques.

New: Jenny Haskins Magic Tassel Maker
This tool makes it easy to make tassels, fringing and twisted cords with threads, yarn, cords, etc. and you sewing machine with beading foot.

Restocks: too many to list, but popular notables include Oliver Twists machine thread packs and One-offs, Sadi and Shisha Variety Packs, Extravorganza, Tatools, Pressing Sheets and the impossible to keep in stock “Inspired to Stitch”.

Tags: Paper and Beyond, Jane Wild, Maggie Grey, Extravorganza, Oliver Twists, sadi, Tassel maker, shisha

Just in: Three new books from the UK!

Textile Translations: Mixed Media by Maggie Grey. Maggie brings textiles and mixed media together in typical wonderful fashion. Her explanations are easy to follow and give lots of room for your own creativity to blossom.
**Bonus** Free online classes are available to owners of this book. They cover a variety of mixed media topics and projects, along with a discussion forum. Details can be found in the book.


Exploring Colour by Julia Caprara. The vibrant color in this book will wow you! It’s definitely not for neural lovers, it’s bright and happy and inspiring, especially after a long cold winter.


Embellish and Stitch by Valerie Campbell-Harding & Maggie Grey. Not just for Embellisher Stitchers only! Pretty much everything in this book is meant for hand felters only (I was most pleasantly surprised at that, in typical fashion by two of the top fiber arts authors.

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Just a quick note to let everyone know we now have Maggie Grey’s newest book: FROM IMAGE TO STITCH. Right now we have it sale priced at $21.95.

Also, Grilon Shrinking Thread is back in stock!

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