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A book of ideas for all textile lovers showing how they can use new stitching techniques to create inventive and unusual textiles.

Since obtaining her degree in Fashion and Textiles from Sir John Moores University, Alison Reid went on to run her own company selling hand-dyed and hand-stitched braids in 1993, and has sold to fashion houses such as Marc Jacobs, Etro and Taka Shimaya in New York. She is also a talented illustrator and has had her work featured in Selvedge magazine. Alison has also written articles for a number of textiles publications including Elle Decoration, Homes and Gardens and The World of Interiors. She is also author of the book, Learn to Sew.

Since obtaining her degree in Fashion and Textiles from Sir John Moores University, Alison Reid went on to run her own company selling hand-dyed and hand-stitched braids in 1993, and has sold to fashion houses such as Marc Jacobs, Etro and Taka Shimaya in New York. She is also a talented illustrator and has had her work featured in Selvedge magazine. Alison has also written articles for a number of textiles publications including Elle Decoration, Homes and Gardens and The World of Interiors. She is also author of the book, Learn to Sew.

Since obtaining her degree in Fashion and Textiles from Sir John Moores University, Alison Reid went on to run her own company selling hand-dyed and hand-stitched braids in 1993, and has sold to fashion houses such as Marc Jacobs, Etro and Taka Shimaya in New York. She is also a talented illustrator and has had her work featured in Selvedge magazine. Alison has also written articles for a number of textiles publications including Elle Decoration, Homes and Gardens and The World of Interiors. She is also author of the book, Learn to Sew.

Since obtaining her degree in Fashion and Textiles from Sir John Moores University, Alison Reid went on to run her own company selling hand-dyed and hand-stitched braids in 1993, and has sold to fashion houses such as Marc Jacobs, Etro and Taka Shimaya in New York. She is also a talented illustrator and has had her work featured in Selvedge magazine. Alison has also written articles for a number of textiles publications including Elle Decoration, Homes and Gardens and The World of Interiors. She is also author of the book, Learn to Sew.

About the Author

Since obtaining her degree in Fashion and Textiles from Sir John Moores University, Alison Reid went on to run her own company selling hand-dyed and hand-stitched braids in 1993, and has sold to fashion houses such as Marc Jacobs, Etro and Taka Shimaya in New York. She is also a talented illustrator and has had her work featured in Selvedge magazine. Alison has also written articles for a number of textiles publications including Elle Decoration, Homes and Gardens and The World of Interiors. She is also author of the book, Learn to Sew.

Reviews

Alison Reid brings a quirky individuality to a range of textile projects for the home ... a contemporary approach that is a breath of fresh air ... Will engage both novice and more experienced stitchers
*Embroidery*

An invaluable sourcebook ... the designs can be transferred to all sorts of items and you'll find plenty of inspiration to try some ideas of your own
*Stitch*

We need more books like this
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