Alison Reid is a teacher, textile designer, author and illustrator. She gained a degree in Fashion and Textiles from Liverpool Polytechnic, now known as Sir John Moore’s University during the 1980s. She went on to run her own company selling hand-dyed and hand-stitched braids and has sold to fashion houses such as Marc Jacobs (USA), Etro and Rubelli (Italy) and TakaShimaya (New York). Alison is also a talented illustrator who likes to illustrate maps and has had her work featured in a variety of magazines including Selvedge. Alison has been featured in articles for a number of publications including Elle Decoration, Homes and Gardens and The World of Interiors. She is the author of Learn to Sew and Stitch Magic, published by Bloomsbury.

Introduction Materials & Equipment Techniques Stitches Terriers Jack Russell Terrier Cairn Terrier Skye Terrier Boston Terrier Staffordshire Bull Terrier Yorkshire Terrier Border Terrier Scottish Terrier Toy Breeds Pug Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Havanese Chihuahua Poodle Maltese Papillon Utility Dogs Dalmatian Chow Chow French Bulldog Bulldog Miniature Schnauzer Beagle Lhasa Apso Pastoral Breeds Border Collie Briard German Shepherd Bergamasco Old English Sheepdog Rough Collie Samoyed Working Dogs Akita Siberian Husky Welsh Corgi Boxer Bullmastiff Great Dane Great Swiss Mountain Dog Gundogs Labrador Retriever Irish Setter Golden Retriever Pointer Cocker Spaniel Weimaraner Barbet Hounds Dachshund Saluki Basset Hound Bloodhound English Foxhound Whippet Irish Wolfhound About the Author Acknowledgements Index