Haywood was also an important practitioner of fore-edge painting, where a watercolor painting is applied to the fanned edge of an older book  and binding paintings. She became acquainted with the art forms through an uncle who was associated with the Bayntun-Riviere Bindery of Bath.
Haywood's expertise extended to fore-edge painting, a specialized technique where watercolor artworks are applied to the edges of old books or their coverings. Her familiarity with this art form was influenced by her uncle's affiliation with the esteemed Bayntun-Riviere Bindery in Bath.