Embroidery Books

Embroider your own Bayeux Tapestry images, using the 25 full-scale iron-on transfers in this book. Photos of my replica embroider are there to inspire and assist, if needed.

An additional 20 interesting images  from the Bayeux Tapestry have been highlighted as a bonus for those who fancy looking a bit closer at the embroidery.

This is a Search Press publication, due to be released on the 16th June, but available to pre-order now from Search Press, Amazon and various other places.

Book 2 in the series

An account of all the stitching involved in making a Bayeux Tapestry replica. No, it isn’t all fancy embroidery and you really need to know it all if you want to follow in my footsteps.

This book is also available in Swedish – Nålen i Arbete.

This book is available on Amazon.

Book 4 in the series

A close look at every ship on The Bayeux Tapestry. The study includes both the structure and the crew, but also the challenges I have encountered when working on the sea faring vessels. There is also a rat. Never forget the rat.

This book is also available in Swedish – Skepp.

This book is available on Amazon.

Book 6 in the series

A comprehensive dissection of every Bayeux Tapestry tree in the run up to the Battle of Hastings, with photos of the completed trees, as well as the skeletal versions and close-ups of various details. We are looking at trees both on the main panel and in the borders. As a bonus, there is a “How to draw a Bayeux-style tree” tutorial.

This book is available on Amazon.

Book 1 in the series

A behind the scenes insight into what I need to create my Bayeux Tapestry replica and how I sourced the material. It was much more exciting than it may sound and this is a book that you really don’t want to miss. It also paves the way for the rest of the series.

This book is also available in Swedish – Material, Färger & Tillbehör.

This book is available on Amazon.

Book 3 in the series

A study of the two techniques I use for transferring an image from the reference book to the fabric, as well as many of the shapes and features I pay extra attention to during my replica work.

This book is also available in Swedish – Överföring, Former & Detaljer.

This book is available on Amazon.

Book 5 in the series

A closer look at everything that makes up a horse and how to draw one freehand. This book looks at both the animal and the details, as well as what I call basic shapes. It also features a “How to draw a Bayeux-style horse” tutorial.

This book is available on Amazon.

Book 7 in the series

A close study of every single building on The Bayeux Tapestry, checked against a list of non-redeeming features. We’re scanning the structures for tiles, bricks, decorative details and, believe or not, we come across a space horse.

This book is available on Amazon.