Written by expert shibori teacher Jane Callender this beautiful practical book is packed with both traditional & inventive stitch-resist techniques a complete dyeing guide & an inspirational gallery of Jane's work This book contains all the information a beginner will need to get started
- including tips on dyeing in small spaces & a guide to all the necessary health & safety considerations
- but is also packed with innovative techniques & inspiring designs that will appeal to the experienced textile artist The book is broken into three sections The first shows you all the key stitch-resist techniques you need
- from the basics right through to creating intricate designs
- & all are clearly explained with photography & illustrations Learn how to create a range of different shibori styles oversew make circles & other shapes use grids double needles stencils & caps bind fabrics work with machine stitch use fabric buffers & incorporate applique The second section shows you how to use motifs to create pattern learn how to create & position designs including traditional arrangements such as Karamatsu & Tatewaku create composite designs & get tips on how to plan your own patterns Finally the book contains a complete guide to dyeing
- it contains recipes tips & advice so that you can get the very best from every dye bath you make Learn how to dye with both natural & synthetic indigo in organic & synthetic vats Also choose from a wide range of natural dyes iron rust & dazzling Procion dyes which can be used in combination or alone for amazing effects




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Three American soldiers the survivors of a helicopter crash in Afghanistan struggle across the Taliban-controlled mountains Injured & lacking food water & medicine they discover something far worse than enemy fighters among the sun-bleached rocks an ancient supernatural power murderous & unstoppable Despite a timely rescue demise by a handful of British SAS commandos they’re still hopelessly outnumbered by the shambling ragged undead & the evil human intelligence that controls them Critically acclaimed graphic novelist Garth Ennis & horror master Mike Wolfer rip the horrors of war right from today’s headlines & thrust it beyond the boundaries of sanity ...

Expanding the world of Garth Ennis’ innovative short film Stitched horror mainstay Mike Wolfer tells the next chapter in a gripping world of terror The curse of the Stitched leaves the buried desert where it was spawned & is violently injected into the modern world When a smuggler delivers the secret of the Stitched to a wealthy collector the unsuspecting world learns that true horror doesn’t stay buried in the sands of time…it transcends them A team of Navy Seals must attempt to secure the threat & find a way to destroy the Stitched & their secrets before they are loosed among an unsuspecting population But the true horror of the Stitched isn’t only felt at their crushing granite fingertips but in the terrifying turning process where the unwary become legions of the dead & unwilling tools of the controlling terrorist’s whims The trade collects issues 8-13 of the ongoing horror series Stitched ...

Kenji Nakamura wants revenge on the Kuroko-Kai for what they’ve done & he is willing to sacrifice his very humanity to have it! Approached by the mysterious Nameless Ones Nakamura discovers the secret of the Stitched & uses their soulless drive for destruction to rein misery upon his targets within the criminal organization Violence & terror drive the Kuroko-Kai to bloody revenge & one slip up by Nakamura will put his family & friends in their vicious sights But the secret of the Stitched comes with a steep price & his family may ultimately be the ones to pay in blood for his ambition & vengeance! Weaving a story of ancient evil & terrifying horror Stitched is a modern masterpiece of darkest nightmare This volume collects Stitched 14-19 ...

Please note this is a region B Blu-ray & will require a region B or region free Blu-ray player in order to play St&-up star Ross Noble stars as homicidal clown & Stitches& in this riotous slasher comedy Years after an unfortunate party trick led to his gruesome death the disgruntled clown is back from the dead & seeking revenge on the now-teenage party-goers he deems responsible for his demise revenge that&s dished out as bloodthirstily as possible! Age Rating 18 ...

Riffling through the wardrobes of years gone by costume historian Lucy Adlington reveals the rich stories underlying the clothes we wear in this stylish tour of the most important developments in the history of fashion from ancient times to the present day Starting with underwear
- did you know Elizabeth I owned just one pair of drawers worn only after her death?
- she moves garment by garment through Western attire exploring both the items we still wear every day & those that have gone the way of the dodo (sugared petticoats farthingales & spatterdashers to name but a few) Beautifully illustrated throughout & crammed with fascinating & eminently"able facts Stitches in Time shows how the way we dress is inextricably bound up with considerations of aesthetics sex gender class & lifestyle
- & offers us the chance to truly appreciate the extraordinary qualities of these our most ordinary possessions


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A wonderful display of the use of mathematical probability to derive a large set of results from a small set of assumptions In summary this is a well-written text that treats the key classical models of finance through an applied probability approach It should serve as an excellent introduction for anyone studying the mathematics of the classical theory of finance --SIAM ...

Grow your stock investments in today's changing environment Updated with new & revised material to reflect the current market this new edition of Stock Investing For Dummies gives you proven strategies for selecting & managing profitable investments no matter what the conditions You'll find out how to navigate the new economic landscape & choose the right stock for different situations with real-world examples that show you how to maximize your portfolio The economic & global events affecting stock investors have been dramatic & present new challenges & opportunities for investors & money managers at every level With the help of this guide you'll quickly & easily navigate an ever-changing stock market with plain-English tips & information on ETFs new rules exchanges & investment vehicles as well as the latest information on the European debt crisis Incorporate stocks into your investment portfolio Understand & capitalize on current market conditions Balance risk & reward Explore new investment opportunities Stock Investing For Dummies is essential reading for anyone looking for trusted comprehensive guidance to ensure their investments grow ...

Meet the couple every couple wants to be Attractive & immaculately turned out they are the perfect team Tomorrow they will be in Stockholm a city where in summer the sun shines 247 & sometimes it's dark all day long Today it's his birthday & she's going to give him all his presents & treats & surprises Treading a fine line between tenderness & cruelty " Stockholm" reveals a relationship unravelling It's beautiful but it's not pretty " Stockholm" unites leading physical theatre company Frantic Assembly with award-winning playwright Bryony Lavery & designer Laura Hopkins (" Black Watch" " Mercury Fur") to deliver an extraordinary perspective on the nature of modern love " Stockholm" runs at the Theatre Royal Plymouth from 21st September till the 6 October ...

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