Library list sorted by subject - December 2006
The catalogue number system is very rudimentary.
An asterisk in front means the book is in storage in the basement.
The letter refers to the Subject.
The first three digits in the number is just the cumulative total number of books we have at
the point in time when the book was recorded in our catalogue.
The last two digits refer to the year the book was published.
Books can only be borrowed by VGFA members with their current membership card.

Catalogue# AUTHOR TITLE SUBJECT
*B265.73 Rodway, Avril Step by Step Guide to Jewelry Making Beads
B164.04 Krautwerst, Terry editor 500 Beaded Objects Beads
B121.96 Withers, Sara Exotic Beads: 45 Distinctive Bead Jewellry Designs Beads
B084.91 Poris, Ruth F. Step-by-Step Guide to Bead Stringing Beads
*C267.63 Dennison Mfg.  Flower Book: make crepe paper flowers Construction
*C259.75 Sommer, Elyse & Mike A New Look at Felt applique, stitchery & sculpture Construction
C173.96 Wolff, Collette The Art of Manipulating Fabric Construction
C130.98 Taylor, Enid Tassel Making for Beginners Construction
C123.97 Crutchley, Anna The Tassels Book Construction
C094.92 Welch, Nancy Tassels: the Fanciful Embellishment Construction
C093.92 Welch, Nancy Tassels: the Fanciful Embellishment (2nd copy) Construction
C078.90 Bradford, Jenny Simply Smocking Construction
*D247.78 Duncan, David D. ed. Magic Worlds of Fantasy Design
*D246.79 Young, C.M & Atwood M. To See Our World Design
D201.72 Grumbacher Color Compass Design
D195.69 Proctor, Richard M. The Principles of Pattern for craftsmen & designers Design
D180.72 Adachi, Fumie translator Japanese Design Motifs Design
D159.02 Oelbaum, Zeva Flowers in Shadow Design
D143.00 Bjornson, Howard Weeds Design
D095.92 Guild, Tricia Tricia Guild on Colour: Decoration, Furnishings & Display Design
D072.89 Larsen, Jack Lenor Furnishing Fabrics: International Source Book Design
D048.85 Messent, Jan Embroidery and Architecture Design
D046.84 Stockton, James Designer Guide to Color + Color Compass Design
D032.82 Formosa, Gerald The Pleasure of Seeing:architectural & decorative art… Design
D013.76 Grafton, C.B. Optical Designs in Motion: moire overlay Design
*DL249.75 Ouzounian R. ed Pinch & Sew Character Dolls Dolls
*DL248.73 Faser, Antonia  Dolls  Dolls
DL191.78 Scott, Toni Complete Book of Stuffedwork Dolls
DL148.01 Oroyan, Susanna Finishing the Figure Dolls
DL135.99 Oroyan, Susanna Designing the Doll Dolls
DL124.97 Oroyan, Susanna Anatomy of a Doll Dolls
DL108.95 McGraw, Sheila Dolls Kids Can Make Dolls
DL003.71 Christopher, Catherine Doll Making and Collecting Dolls
*Dy266.74 Brooks, C & Higgins, C Gentle Dyes Dyeing
*Dy224.71 Adrosko, Rita J. Natural Dyes and Home Dying     (copy #2) Dyeing
*Dy223.63 Maile, Anne Tie & Dye as a Present Day Craft Dyeing
Dy196.64 Thurstan, Violetta The Use of Vegetable Dyes Dyeing
Dy179.95 Broughton, Kate Textile Dyeing:step by step guide & showcase Dyeing
Dy170.71 Adrosko, Rita J. Natural Dyes and Home Dying Dyeing
Dy165.04 Johnston, Ann Color By Accident: Low-Water Immersion Dyeing
Dy158.02 Bohmer, Harald Koekboya: Natural Dyes and Textiles Dyeing
Dy145.01 Kendall, Tracy Fabric and Yarn Dyers Handbook Dyeing
Dy133.99 Dean, Jenny Wild Color:complete guide to making & using Natural Dyes Dyeing
Dy077.89 Sandberg, Gosta Indigo Textiles: Technique and History Dyeing
Dy064.88 Blumenthal, B., Kreider, K. Hands On Dyeing Dyeing
Dy007.74 Lesch, Alma Vegetable Dyeing Dyeing
*Em275.74 Morrall, LR Stitchery: Embroidery, Applique, Crewel Embroidery
*Em274.72 Springer, Jo Pleasures of Crewel Embroidery
*Em272.99 Aiken, Sue Embroidery from Yesteryear Embroidery
*Em271.99 Aiken, Sue Creative Embroidery with Judith & Katherine Embroidery
*Em270.76 Fanning,R. Decorative Machine Embroidery Embroidery
*Em269.75 Spence, Anne Creative Embroidery: a complete guide Embroidery
*Em268.78 Jones, Nora Embroidery (Macdonald Guidelines series) Embroidery
*EM257.73 Howard, Constance Inspiration for Embroidery Embroidery
*Em243.79 Beck, Thomasina Embroidered Gardens Embroidery
*Em242.75 Davis, Mildred J. The Art of Crewel Embroidery Embroidery
*Em241.78 Baker, Muriel Stumpwork: the art of raised embroidery Embroidery
*Em240.64 Enthoven, Jacqueline Stitches of Creative Embroidery Embroidery
*Em239.59 Karasz, Mariska Adventure in Stitches Embroidery
Em176.00 Box, Richard Colour and Design for Embroidery Embroidery
Em146.01 Paine, Sheila Embroidery from India and Pakistan Embroidery
Em144.00 Harker, Gail Creative Machine Embroidery Embroidery
Em096.93 Stubbs, Una The Embroidery Book Embroidery
Em086.91 Smith, Barbara Lee Celebrating the Stitch: contemporary embroidery of N. Amr Embroidery
*Em076.89 Wilson, Erica Erica Wilson's Brides Book Embroidery
Em057.86 Fanning,R., Fanning T. Complete Book of Machinge Embroidery Embroidery
Em045.84 Beaument, M., Lowcock E. Encyclopedia of Embroidery Embroidery
Em020.80 Bennett, D.J. Machine Embroidery With Style Embroidery
EC264.99 Caldwell, D; Morrison S Stitching Women's Lives: Sujuni & Khatwa… Ex Catalogue
EC181.90 Brandon, RM, Stephan B Textile Art of Okinawa Ex Catalogue
EC175.01 UCLA Fowler Museum Japanese Fishermen's Coats from Awaji Island Ex Catalogue
EC171.72 Com. Arts Council The B.C. Craft Exhibition  (1972) Ex Catalogue
EC166.05 Fine Arts Museum San Fran Artwear: Fashion and Anti-Fashion Ex Catalogue
EC161.03 Kwon, C. McLaughlin, T Through the Eye of a Needle: stories from Indian desert Ex Catalogue
EC113.96 de Marchi Micheli, V. Panni & Fili/ Breads & Threads of Italy Ex Catalogue
EC002.70 Kobell, Stina & Thuma, J.A. Textile Kosbarkeiten/Gems of Textile Handicraft Ex Catalogue
*K273.77 Engstrom, Maj-Britt Simple Knitting Knitting
*K260.79 Mendelson L, Diattrick M Creative Machine Knitting Knitting
*K234.70 Hamilton-Hunt, M. Knitting Dictionary: 800 stitches & patterns Knitting
K190.71 Phillips, Mary Walker Creative Knitting: a new artform Knitting
K186.73 Abbey, Barbara The Complete Book of Knitting Knitting
K174.05 Tellier-Loumagne, F. Art of Knitting: inspirational stitches, textures & surfaces Knitting
K168.05 Morse, Linda Luxury Knitting: Cashmere, Merino, Silk Knitting
K167.05 Epstein, Nicky Knitting Over the Edge Knitting
K134.99 Epstein, Nicky Nicky Epstein's Knitted Embellishments Knitting
K132.98 Butterick Vogue Knitting: Pillows Knitting
K129.97 Epstein, Nicky The Knit Hat Book: 25 Hats from Basic Shapes Knitting
K104.94 Buchanan, Robson D. Socks Knitting
K080.90 Kee, Jenny Knits from Nature Knitting
*K079.90 Scott, Shirley A. Canada Knits Knitting
*K071.89 Fassett, Kaffe Glorious Colour: Knitting & Needlepoint (copy #2) Knitting
K067.88 Fassett, Kaffe Glorious Colour: Knitting & Needlepoint Knitting
K063.88 Kee, Jenny Jenny Kee Winter Knits Knitting
K062.88 Bredewold, A. Pleiter, A. The Knitting Design Book Knitting
*K058.87 Kagan, Sasha Sasha Kagan's Big and Little Sweaters Knitting
*K052.85 Cavendish, Marshall All You Can Knit & Crochet for Women Knitting
*L233.71 Wright, Doreen Bobbin Lace Making Lace
*L232.72 Meilach, Dona Z. Creating Art from Fibre and Fabric Lace
*L231.73 Kliot, Kaethe & Jules Bobbin Lace: Form by the Twisting of Cord Lace
*L230.73 Kliot, Kaethe & Jules Bobbin Lace: Form by the Twisting of Cord   #2 Lace
*L229.74 Nordfors, Jill Denny Needlelace & Needleweaving Lace
*L228.70 Phillips, Mary Walker Step-by-Step Macrame Lace
*L227.72 Fisher, Joan Art of Macreme:modern design in knotting Lace
*L226.58 Fangel, Esther et al Pulled Thread Work: 18C Embroidered Lace in Denmark Lace
*L225.72 Melen, Lisa Knotting and Netting Lace
L192.74 Skowronski, H& Reddy, M Sprang:Thread Twisting, a creative textile technique Lace
L110.95 Cocheris, Hippolyte Lace Lace
L051.85 Konior, Mary A Pattern Book of Tatting Lace
L050.85 Prickett, Elizabeth Ruskin Lace and Linen Work Lace
L047.85 Weiss, Rita Treasury of Designs for Lacenet Embroidery Lace
L019.79 Bath, Virginia Churchill Lace:comprehensive guide to lacemaking… Lace
*NW278.73 Lind, Vibeke Practical Modern Crochet Needlework
*NW277.79 Calder, Louisa Louisa Calder's Creative Crochet Needlework
*NW276.78 Boyles, Margaret Margaret Boyles Book of Needle Art Needlework
*NW258.78 Conaway, Judith Soft Jewelry …design & make fabric jewelry…. Needlework
*NW255.80 Wilson, Erica Erica Wilson's Christmas World Needlework
*NW238.72 MacKenzie, Clinton D. New Design in Crochet Needlework
*NW237.72 Feldman, Del Pitt Crochet: Discovery and Design Needlework
*NW236.74 Feldman, Del Pitt Crocheter's Art: new dimensions infree form crochet Needlework
*NW210.68 Sidney, Sylvie Sylvie Sydney Needlepoint Book Needlework
*NW209.67 Williams, E.S. Bargello: Floretine Canvas Work Needlework
*NW208.73 Gladstone, M & G Needlepoint Alphabet Book Needlework
*NW207.79 Wilson, Erica More Needleplay Needlework
*NW206.75 Foris, Andreas ed. Charted Folk Designs for Cross Stitch … Needlework
*NW205.75 Sibmacher, Johan Baroque Charted Designs for Needlework Needlework
*NW204.75 Weal, Michele Texture and Color in Needlepoint Needlework
NW200.73 Ireys, Katherine Finishing and Mounting Your Needlepoint Pieces Needlework
NW198.74 Rhodes, Mary Needlepoint: the art of canvas embroidery Needlework
NW197.75 Fisch, Arline M. Textile Techniques in Metal Needlework
*NW188.63 Lane, Rose Wilder Book of American Needlework Needlework
*NW172.86 Whiteaker, Stafford English Garden Embroidery Needlework
*NW139.99 Bowles, Gay Beaded Cross-Stitch Treasures Needlework
NW112.95 Ehrman, Hugh The Ehrman Needlepoint Book Needlework
NW100.93 Bradley, Elizabeth Needlework Antique Flowers Needlework
NW092.92 Mostachimi, Lynette Countryside Needlecraft Source Book Needlework
NW088.91 Levine, Betsy  ed. Stitchery & Needlelace from Threads Needlework
*NW059.87 Spinhoven, Co Celtic Charted Designs Needlework
NW036.82 Gostelow, Mary ed. Complete Guide to Needlework Techniques & Materials Needlework
NW029.81 Urban, Sandra Charted Borders, Bands & Corners Needlework
NW017.79 Chicago, Judy Dinner Party (1979)  slides Needlework
NW016.78 Meitsch, DZ & Menagh, D Exotic Needlework with Ethnic Patterns, Techniques… Needlework
NW012.76 Clabburn, Pamela The Needleworker's Dictionary Needlework
*NW004.78 Bodi, Jack et al Gardener's Book of Needlepoint Needlework
P106.94 Maurer, DV, Maurer, P. Marbling:complete guide to creating beautiful paper&fabric Paper
P085.91 Taylor, Carol Marbling Paper and Fabric Paper
P041.83 Toale, Bernard The Art of Papermaking Paper
Pf060.87 Hart, Russell Photographing Your Artwork Portfolio
*Q284.66 Laury, Jean Ray Applique Stitchery Quilts
*Q283.70 Laury, Jean Ray Quilts and Coverlets Quilts
*Q213.74 Newman, T.R. Quilting, Patchwork, Applique and Trapunto Quilts
*Q212.79 McKendry, R. Quilts & Other Bedcoverings in the Canadian Tradition Quilts
*Q211.82 Malone, Maggie Classic American Patchwork Quilt Patterns Quilts
*EC203.75 Burnham, Dorothy R Pieced Quilts of Ontario  (Royal Ontario Museum) Quilts
Q199.73 Lewis, Alfred Allan The Mountain Artisan's Quilting Book Quilts
Q169.05 Quilt National Art Quilts: 400 Contemporary Designs Quilts
Q151.02 Jinzenji, Yoshiko Quilt Artistry Quilts
Q122.97 Boase, Petra Applique Quilts
Q120.96 Hunt, Gail P. Quiltworks Across Canada: 11 contemporary workshops Quilts
Q117.96 Edwards, Lynne Making a Sampler Quilt Quilts
Q116.96 Stanley, I.& Watson J. Ultimate Quilting & Patchwork Companion Quilts
Q111.95 Caplinger, Mary Anne Woven Quilted Quilts
Q105.94 Berner, Julie Contemporary Quilt Artists 1980-1994  (slides) Quilts
Q102.93 Innes, Miranda Rags to Rainbows Quilts
*Q101.93 Innes, Miranda Rags to Rainbows   (2nd copy) Quilts
Q087.91 Cairns, Pat Contemporary Quilts Techniques: a modular approach Quilts
Q083.90 Martin, Nancy J. Threads of Time         (signed copy) Quilts
Q075.89 Quilt National New Quilts: Interpretations & Innovations Quilts
Q069.89 Atkins, Jacqueline M. Memories of Childhood:…Great American Quilt Festival 2 Quilts
Q068.89 Sudo, Kumiko Expressive Quilts Quilts
Q061.87 Cairns, Pat & Affleck, J. Putting It All Together Quilts
Q055.86 Perna, Sharon Machine Applique Quilts
Q053.86 McMorris P., Kile, M. The Art Quilt Quilts
Q040.82 Malone, Maggie 1001 Patchwork Designs Quilts
Q039.82 Rush, B., Wittman L. Complete Book of Seminole Patchwork Quilts
Q038.82 Schlotzhauer, J.M. Curved Two-Patch System Quilts
Q037.82 Gutcheon, J.  Diamond Patchwork Quilts
*Q035.82 Avery, Virginia Quilts to Wear Quilts
*Q034.82 Hassel, Carla J. Super Quilter II Quilts
Q030.81 Parker, Kay Contemporary Quilts: ...Patterns based on…M.C. Escher Quilts
Q027.81 Ota, Kim Sashiko Quilting Quilts
*Q025.81 Hinson, Dolores A. Second Quilter's Companion Quilts
Q023.80 Svennas, Elsie Advanced Quilting Quilts
*Q018.79 Wittman, Lassie Seminole Patchwork Patterns Quilts
*Q015.78 Bradkin, C.G. The Seminole Patchwork Book Quilts
Q014.76 Conroy, Mary 300 Years of Canada's Quilts Quilts
Q006.73 Holstein, Jonathan Pieced Quilt: American Design Tradition Quilts
*R245.81 Flanders, John The Craftsman's Way: Canadian Expressions Reference
*R244.77 Lubell, Cecil ed. Textile Collections of the World: Vol 3 FRANCE Reference
*R214.68 Slivka R, Webb AO etal The Crafts of the Modern World Reference
R194.78 Lloyd, A. Thomas N. Kites and Kite Flying Reference
R193.75 Beagle, Peter et al American Denim: a new folk art Reference
R162.03 Gillow, John African Textiles Reference
R160.03 Buckland, Raymond Signs, Symbols & Omens Reference
R157.02 Crill, Weardon, Wilson Dress in Detail: from around the world Reference
R154.02 Tovell, Rosemarie L. The Prints of Betty Godwin Reference
R149.01 Corrigan, Gina Miao Textiles from China Reference
R147.01 Gillow, John Printed and Dyed Textiles from Africa Reference
R142.00 McCarty, C & McQuaid, M. Structure & Surface: Contemporary Japanese Textiles Reference
R141.00 Singh, Martand Handcrafted Indian Textiles: Tradition & Beyond Reference
R136.99 Rivers, Victoria Z. The Shining Cloth: Dress & Adornment that Glitter Reference
R127.97 Constantine, M. & Reuter, L. Whole Cloth Reference
R107.95 Jones, Diane Jarvis Aunt Mary Buttons Reference
R097.93 Billcliffe, Roger Charles Rennie MacKintosh Textile Designs Reference
R070.89 Gire, Hyoso Classical Weaving Art:Japanese designs & patterns Reference
R065.88 von Gwinner, Schnuppo The History of the Patchwork Quilt Reference
R054.86 Lambert,Staepelaere, Fry Colour and Fibre Reference
R049.85 Chicago, Judy The Birth Project Reference
R033.82 Synge, Lanto Antique Needlework Reference
R031.81 Bradfield, Nancy Costume in Detail: Women's Dress 1730-1930 Reference
*R222.79 Johnson, Mary E. Rugs: Designs, Patterns & Projects Rugs
Rg140.99 Wells, Jo   ed. Oriental Rugs: Magic Carpet Ride Through History Rugs
Rg137.99 Hilliard, Elizabeth Kilims: Decorating with Tribal Rugs Rugs
Rg131.98 Eiland ML jr, Eiland M III Oriental Rugs: Complete Guide Rugs
Rg125.97 Phillips, Barty Carpet Style Rugs
Rg118.96 Allane, Lee Tribal Rugs: a Buyer's Guide Rugs
*Sw280.80 Da Conceicao, Maria Wearable Art Sewing
*Sw235.74 Ramsey, Vera Create Something Beautiful:adjusting patterns  #1 Sewing
Sw187.79 Hettena, Emmy Soft Furnishings Sewing
Sw156.02 Doyle, Robert Waisted Efforts: Illustrated Guide to Corset Making Sewing
Sw155.02 Parker, Mary S. Folkwear Book of Ethnic Clothing Sewing
Sw138.99 Conlon, Jane Fine Embellishment Techniques Sewing
Sw128.97 Shueffer, Claire Couture Sewing Techniques Sewing
Sw115.96 Farro, Rita Life is Not a Dress Size Sewing
Sw114.96 Stringer, Pamela Pattern Drafting for Dressmaking Sewing
Sw103.93 Kenzle, Linda Fry Embellishments: Adding Glamour to Garments Sewing
Sw098.93 Decosse, Cy Inc. Singer Creating Fashion Accessories Sewing
Sw082.90 Decosse, Cy Inc. Singer Sewing Step-by-Step Sewing
Sw081.90 Martensson, Kerstin Sewing for Baby Sewing
*Sw028.81 O'Connor, Kaori Creative Design…Designer Looks…make yourself Sewing
Sw024.81 Angell, Jack Lingerie: Original Designs for You to Make Sewing
Sw010.74 Ramsey, Vera Create Something Beautiful:adjusting patterns Sewing
*SD282.71 Maile, Anne Tie & Dye Made Easy Surface Design
*SD281.74 Anderson, F Tie-Dyeing and Batik Surface Design
*SD279.73 Burnett, Moyra T. Batik: Using Fibre Reactive Dyestuffs Surface Design
SD263.89 Dawson, Pam   ed. Art of Painting on Silk Vol. 3: Fashions Surface Design
SD262.06 Crow, Nancy Nancy Crow Surface Design
SD261.05 Dunnewold, Jane Complex Cloth: The Workshops  2 DVDs Surface Design
*SD256.73 Meilach, Dona Z. Contemporary Batik and Tie-Dye Surface Design
*SD254.77 Newland M., Walklin C. Printing and Embroidery Surface Design
*SD250.74 Shaw, Robin & Jennifer Batik: New Look at an Ancient Art Surface Design
SD185.97 Wells, Kate Fabric Dyeing & Printing Surface Design
SD184.67 Johnston, MP, Kaufman, G. Design on Fabrics Surface Design
SD183.92 Moyer, Susan L. Silk Painting:guide to gutta & wax resist techniques Surface Design
SD182.96 Innes, Miranda Fabric Painting:practical guide to creative crafts Surface Design
SD177.99 Orban, Nancy, ed. Fibrearts Design Book 6 Surface Design
SD163.04 FibreArts Magazine FibreArts Design Book 7 Surface Design
SD153.02 Wada, Yoshiko Iwamoto Memory on Cloth: Shibori Now Surface Design
SD152.02 Benjamin, Betsy S. The World of Rozome Surface Design
SD150.02 Aimone, Katherine D. Fibre Arts Books of Wearable Art Surface Design
SD126.97 Laury, Jean Ray Imagery on Fabric: Complete Surface DesignHandbook Surface Design
SD119.96 Dunnewold, Jane Complex Cloth: Comprehensive Guide to Surface Design Surface Design
SD109.95 Johnson, Vicki L Paint and Patches Surface Design
SD099.93 Ward, Nancy Fabric Painting Made Easy Surface Design
SD091.92 Kennedy, J. Varrall, J. Silk Painting Ideas and Techniques Surface Design
SD090.92 Dawson, Pam   ed. How to Paint on Silk Surface Design
SD089.92 Tuckman, D. Janus, J. Complete Book of Silk Painting Surface Design
SD074.89 Croner, Marjorie Fabric Photos    Surface Design
*SD073.89 Croner, Marjorie Fabric Photos   (2nd copy) Surface Design
SD066.88 Dawson, Pam   ed. Art of Painting on Silk Vol. 2: Soft Furnishings Surface Design
SD044.84 Brown, Pauline Embroidery Backgrounds: Painting & Dyeing Techniques Surface Design
SD043.84 Proctor, R.M., Lew, J.F. Surface Design for Fabric Surface Design
SD042.83 Hutchins, Jeane The FibreArts Design Book II Surface Design
SD026.81 Johnston, MP, Kaufman, G. Design on Fabrics, 2nd edition Surface Design
SD021.80 FibreArts Magazine The FibreArts Design Book  Surface Design
*W253.73 Crockett, Candace Card Weaving Weaving
*W252.78 Schorsch, Anita The Art of the Weaver              copy #2 Weaving
*W251.67 Thorpe A.S. Larsen J.L. Elements of Weaving Weaving
*W221.76 Schorsch, Anita The Art of the Weaver Weaving
*R220.74 Cuyler, Susanna The High Pile Rug Book Weaving
*W219.73 Snow, Marjorie & Wm. Step-by-Step Tablet Weaving Weaving
*W218.74 Newman, S. C. How to Weave Pomo, Yurok, Pima & Navajo Baskets Weaving
*W217.79 Calhoun, Rex Salish Basketry Weaving
*W216.78 Meilach, D. Z. A Modern Approach to Basketry Weaving
*W215.75 Russell, E. Off Loom Weaving: a basic manual Weaving
*W202.73 Held, Shirley Weaving Handbook for fibre craftsmen Weaving
W189.78 Hamamura, J. & S. Woven Works Weaving
W178.90 Rowe,AP, Stevens, RAT Ed Rossbach: 40 yr exploration & innovation fibre art Weaving
W056.86 Johnson, EL, Bernick, K. Hands of Our Ancestors: Revival of Salish Weaving … Weaving
W022.80 Gustafson, Paula Salish Weaving Weaving
W011.75 Smith, Joyce R. Taaniko: Maori Hand-Weaving Weaving
W009.74 Pendleton, Mary Navajo & Hopi Weaving Techniques Weaving
W008.74 Dendel, E.W. Basic Book of Fingerweaving Weaving
W005.72 Wilson, Jean Weaving is Creative: Weaver-Controlled Weaves Weaving
W001.69 Wells, Oliver N. Salish Weaving: Primitive and Modern Weaving