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ook shelf •30-Minute Earrings: 60Quick & Creative Projectsfor Jewelersby Marthe Le VanThis 60-piece collection showcases anarray of projects that don’t demand alarge investment of time or money, butdo give jewellery makers the pleasureof sharpening their skills and enjoyingimpressive results. The imaginativeand diverse designs feature everythingfrom elegant gold, pearls andsterling silver to non-traditional andrepurposed materials.Publisher: Lark Books Distributor: Capricorn LinkRRP AU$29.99Embroidered Jewellery byShirley Anne SherrisIn this inspirational book, embroidererand textile artist, Shirley Anne Sherris,reveals the secrets of her exquisitejewellery pieces, all created usinghand and machine embroidery. Over30 innovative techniques are explored,inclusive of technical information abouthow to calculate sizes, alongside tipson surface embellishment with beadsand sequins. A wealth of differentmaterials is used, including sheerfabrics, cut lace, felt, leather and foundobjects such as metal rings and gardenmesh.Publisher: Batsford Distributor: Capricorn Link RRPAU$49.99Blogs to watch:• www.tafta.org.au(The Australian Forumfor Textile Arts)• www.kaotickraftkuties.blogspot.com• www.thetiaraproject.com.au (a Not For Profitorganisation providing freeformal dress loan to girlsattending school formals,debutante balls, weddingsand other special events,who couldn’t otherwiseafford it)• www.etsy.com/shop/sparrowsalvage• artistcareer.com.au• www.glenysmann.• viviti.com• www.craftcitymelbourne.blogspot.com• www.incube8r.com.au(home to more than 90 ofAustralia’s top crafters).one stitch at a timechange a life!Show your support with a coin donation with all proceedsreinvested back into Stitch In Time supported communities.More details at spotlight.com.auGet Creative Quarterly Autumn 2011 127