The Textile Artist: Appliqué Art: Freehand machine-embroidered pictures

A fabulous book on applique. Loads of ideas, brilliant photography and a host of templates at the back to be able to try out all the designs. It also has a lot of advice and introduction information so I think it would suit most abilities. Really worth having and every design in the book is beautiful.

I am a huge fan of Abigail Mill so had to have this book and I was not disappointed. The designs are gorgeous, clearly illustrated and step by step instructions. Lots of inspiration for making your own designs, explanations of fabrics, tools and techniques. A must have for any budding fabric artist.

A lovely book with lots of photographs and good explanations. It inspired me to do a beach hut scene. Scraps of fabric lace and organza will do. Once you start your imagination will run away from you. My next project is do use some pictures for little postcards. I keep looking at it wondering what I will do next. The technique is not difficult. I tried it first with a piece of scrap and was quickly away. Thank you Abigail Mill

Most of the templates are actual size which is a bonus. All the projects look enticing to do and I love that you can add bits of lace to add texture and colour.

I am off to the Knitting and Stitching Show very soon and hope to source some materials so that I can have a go (organza in the correct colours/textures appears to be particularly difficult to source) Inspiring and a lovely book to look and read Will be dipping into this a lot!

A lovely book with plenty of ideas and techniques.

A very clear instructions manual on many techniques. Templates are included. Great ideas adaptable to all sorts of craft work.

I had seen her exhibiting before and was very interested in her work. The book is well laid out and give lots of ideas and tips to recreate her pictures or do your own. The idea of raw edges is a different one but it appears to work well on her pictures. Would recommend the book to anyone interested in a different way of working.