CRAFTY BOOKSHELF

Read on to find out our favourite new books for stitchers this month...

RAG RUG TECHNIQUES FOR BEGINNERS

ELSPETH JACKSON [CICO Books] With this new book you can learn eight rag-rugging methods to create 30 items as accessories and homestyle makes. Rag rugging is an eco-friendly technique as the materials are unwanted clothing and textiles. From Coiled Rope Rugs and Peg Loom Weaving to Loopy Rugs and more, Elspeth gives you all the skills, tools and equipment you need to know to create items such as placemats, bowls, wall hangings and even a Christmas tree!

SUPER SUBVERSIVE CROSS STITCH

JULIE JACKSON

[Sasquatch Books] If you’re of a sensitive nature, you may want to avert your eyes! Julie Jackson, creator of the Subversive Cross Stitch movement has compiled 50 easy-to-stitch designs, with 23 brand-new patterns and 27 fan favourites. Bringing traditional cross stitch techniques bang up-to-date with modern, witty and humorous sentiments that are often a twist on classic quotes, this is stitching for the next generation with designs such as ‘What fresh hell is this?’ and ‘Not today, Satan’ to amuse you and those who see your finished pieces!

THE MENDING DIRECTORY

ERIN EGGENBURG [Search Press] Visible mending is a new movement, where instead of trying to hide the repairs you’ve made to a garment, you make a feature out of them. Erin Eggenburg is a pioneer in the field and here she shows how to hand stitch or darn your clothes and other fabric items. With patterns for both beginners and the more experienced, there’s a full colour photo for each stitch pattern, plus instructions. With over 50 patterns included, it’s time to give your wardrobe a new lease of life!