Batsford

The idea of group projects in textile art is nothing new people have been coming together to sew for centuries, and quilters often work together o...

Celebrated quilt artist Sandra Meech's last book, Connecting Art to Stitch, explored the ways in which fine-art concepts can be taken into stitch t...

Appliqué is a classic embroidery technique that has recently been experiencing a revival. Appearing in the most cutting-edge contemporary textile w...

A great guide for painters who want to experiment with mixed media and make their landscape paintings more adventurous. Popular artist and teacher,...

An illustrated introduction to an increasingly popular art form. The art of paper marbling is having a revival. Contemporary paper artist and autho...

In this classic 1960s gardening book, Margery Fish's advice and enthusiasm for horticulture has stood the test of time and remains a go-to book for...

This stunning collection of period garments spans 400 years of fashion, from 1550 to 1900. Draft your own made-to-measure patterns to create perfec...

Following on from her bestselling first book 'Contemporary Quilts', award-winning contemporary quilt artist Sandra Meech explains how to harness yo...

A unique exploration of those pivotal moments in which chess games are won or lost if you know how to spot them Packed with invaluable tips and...

Join us on a behind-the-scenes tour of the filming locations for the award-winning Netflix series The Crown. The series recreates the romance and i...

This is the complete guide to pattern cutting for special occasion clothes: party dresses and eveningwear. With step-by-step instructions and clear...

The revised edition of the classic cycling guide by Harold Briercliffe of 1949. Used as the inspiration for the Britain by Bike television series a...

The revised edition of the classic cycling guide of 1947 by Harold Briercliffe. Used as the inspiration for the Britain by Bike television series a...

The revised edition of the classic cycling guide by Harold Briercliffe of 1950. Used as the inspiration for the Britain by Bike television series a...

6 June 1944 marked the beginning of the Allied liberation of France and Europe. But what does the D in D-Day stand for? Why were the code names Om...

Enter a world in which magic exists, hope wins and every womans heart is alive with courage! This global feast of ancient tales features valiant wo...

Strategies and examples for beating a superior opponent in chess. Chess history is littered with David vs Goliath chess struggles where the weaker ...

Fully illustrated with beautiful photographs, this special commemorative book by royal biographer Brian Hoey who had the privilege of meeting Dian...

Line is an essential component of textile art. When used effectively, it can convey texture, tone, form, movement and mood. Drawn to Stitch is a pr...

A delightful revised edition of a classic book from the Batsford backlist, Drink Your Own Garden will appeal to anyone seeking a more self-sufficie...

According to legend, Dundrum dates back to the seventh century, when St Nahi founded his monastery here, and for centuries it remained a rural vill...