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PUSH Stitchery (Push (Lark))

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This book certainly lives up to its title as it features work from a number of innovative artists who use various forms of stitchery as their medium. It shows how they are pushing the boundaries of the stitching crafts and using them to make stunning artworks. Some are thought provoking, indeed, some are quite dark. Some are stitching on materials not normally used, like metals and ceramics!

The book is also amazing value for money as it displays images of over 160 pieces, some with close up as well. Thats well under 10p per piece. There is also some back ground on each artist.

An amazing book!

What a fantastic collection of inspiring artists. It was a real eye opener to see the creativity people demonstrate constantly. Buy this and some of the work in it will really blow your mind! I ate this up over breakfast in one sitting, it is definately picture heavy,not much writing at all.

I'd heard about this book from a friend but am so impressed with the amazing portraits and pictures, I bought one for a friend too! It's so inspiring I'm now going to get a sewing machine and start to experiment myself! have fun!

I am really impressed with this book, its an excellent overview of what is happening in contemporary textiles today. Really resonably priced and well worth having, if you are interested in textiles of any variety then this book is a total must have, you'll discover some beautiful work. A wonderful book.

A great book and great value for money as it is a quality book and published with care.
A "must have" for art lovers. Inspirational for embroiderers.

Atsolutely fantastic! It was great to see a wide range of exciting textile designs created by a group of artists when I went to the Knitting and Stitching Show at Alexandra Palace last month. I had to buy the book!

Bought this out of curiosity and to find inspiration - great book to go through, couple of the artists at a time. The illustrations are very good, showing detail of the work. Will be looking at the other PUSH books.

I would highly recommend this book for anyone who likes unconventional ways of using traditional methods. Great introduction to interesting artists some I have heard of and some that are new to me.

LOVE THIS BOOK. IT WAS SO EASY TO ORDER THROUGH THE COMPANY WHO WROTE IT. ALMOST IMMEDIATE DELI VERY - THANKS

It's impossible to quickly flick through this book, it draws you in and makes you stop. You won't realise it but you will find yourself engrossed by the technical wizardry displayed in this book. I'd agree the ideas are pushing the boundaries of contempory stitching! If you appreciate beautiful inspiring art, and/or embroidery; if you want to try some embroidery but don't know where to start the message screaming out of this book is .... JUST DO IT (although I'd practice a bit before you let loose on the kitchen door!)

PUSH Stitchery (Push (Lark)) A must for anyone studying embroidery or textiles, anyone who appreciates creativity or if you just want to up your crafty street cred pop this on your coffee table! Best buy over Christmas, a great gift....and i ended up having to get myself a copy, didn't want to give it away.