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A practical,
step-by-step guide which
shows clearly how to
create beautiful raised
and padded
embroideries.Kay Dennis
is passionate about
Stumpwork. This
intricate, raised and
padded embroidery has its
origins in the
seventeenth century, and
is enjoying a revival
amongst embroiderers and
lacemakers. It is
wonderfully versatile and
will appeal both to the
novice and imaginative
needleworker. Using a mix
of flat, padded, wired
and free-standing
elements, it employs a
wide range of embroidery
techniques. This
comprehensive and
colourful book covers
both basic and needle
lace techniques -
sections on each
containing a series of
elaborate step-by-step
demonstrations showing
how to work individual
techniques, followed by
a project combining all
the methods. Kay takes
inspiration from a
variety of sources and
her designs include
animals, flowers,
fruits and insects
popular motifs in the
seventeenth century. She
also creates contemporary
designs and there are
advanced projects on
landscape and figurative
work. A gallery of Kay's
work is included to
stimulate and inspire the
reader.Book
ContentsIntroduction,
History, Materials and
equipment, How to start,
Creating a design
Transferring the design
Framing up, Basic
techniques, Embroidery
stitch project step by
step, Needlelace
techniques, Needlelace
project step by step,
Landscapes and figures,
Gallery, IndexAbout The
AuthorKay Dennis is a
professional embroiderer
and former Chairman of
the Guild of Needlelace.
She has been teaching
both needlelace and
stumpwork for many years
and is a member of the
Embroiderers' Guild. She
has written articles for
a leading needlecraft
magazine and has lectured
and demonstrated widely.
Michael Dennis is a
professional woodturner.
He retired in 2001 and
now assists Kay full-time
in all aspects of her
work. Kay and Michael
have been married for 32
years and live in
Northwood, Middlesex.
Beginner's Guide to
Stumpwork by Kay
DennisPublisher: Search
PressEdition:
PaperbackISBN 10:
0855328703ISBN 13/EAN:
9780855328702Size: 204 x
260 mm Illustrations: 125
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A unique visual directory
of all the major
techniques and an
indespensable companion
for beginners and
experienced embroiderers
alike.Whether you are
interested in goldwork,
beadwork, crewel
embroidery, cutwork,
cross stitch, blackwork
or Hardangar, this book
will guide you through
all the basic methods of
working and suggest an
exciting range of
creative applications for
each technique. Both hand
and machine embroidery
are included, and all
the main stitches are
featured with photographs
and diagrams of each one,
with information on
their history and
traditional uses. The
final section consists of
a highly innovative
gallery - an inspiring
collection of
contemporary work from
all over the world, with
original interpretations
of the world around us,
including landscapes,
people, animals,
flowers and more.240
embroidery stitches fully
illustrated and clearly
explained Includes all
the most popular
embroidery
techniques...and more
Includes pictures,
panels, decorative wall
hangings, accessories
and three dimensional
work. For beginners and
experienced
embroiderersAbout The
AuthorPauline Brown is an
expert quilter and
teacher of embriodery,
patchwork and textile
crafts. She has already
written several books on
embroidery and appliqué,
including The Creative
Quilter: Techniques &
Projects, published by
Guild of Master Craftsman
Publications in
1999.ReviewsBead Feb/Mar
08A good reference book
for all sorts of
embroidery techniques and
tips. It covered any
embroidery area we could
think of and with a mix
of diagrams and
photographs we found that
everything was easily
understandable. There are
also lots of
inspirational gallery
pictures.The Encyclopedia
of Embroidery Techniques
by Pauline
BrownPublisher: Search
PressEdition:
PaperbackISBN 10:
0855329858ISBN 13/EAN:
9780855329853Size: 222 x
222 mm Illustrations:
530Pages: 176
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Expert Elizabeth R.
Anderson's beautifully
illustrated guide to
miniature embroidery,
with practical advice on
everything you need to
create your own miniature
masterpieces.Miniatures
are fun, and anyone can
do them - according to
expert miniaturist
Elizabeth R Anderson. Her
enthusiasm and
understanding of the
subject have resulted in
a wonderful,
easy-to-follow book.
Using three simple
stitches, she shows how
you can create your own
embroidery miniatures to
use as gifts or to
decorate your home. Using
charts and beautiful
photographs, her
step-by-step guide
explores all the
materials and techniques
you will need in detail.
She guides the reader
through an exquisite
selection of samplers,
flowers, fruit, birds,
butterflies, figures,
animals and silhouettes
in a series of clear,
practical projects,
which are suitable for
all levels of
embroiderers.Very little
competition Step-by-step
photography illustrates
all the techniques Author
has a high profile.Book
ContentsIntroduction,
History, Materials,
Basic techniques, Beaded
victorian sampler,
Flowers and plants,
Birds and butterflies,
Animals, Figures, About
The AuthorElizabeth
Anderson is a leading
designer and specialist
in the finest silk gauze
embroidery. She runs a
successful business,
selling her miniature
embroideries all over the
world, although she
still finds time to
undertake commissions for
prestigious companies and
private individuals who
love her work. She sells
her work at major
needlecraft exhibitions
and also teaches by
appointment.Beginner's
Guide to Miniature
Embroidery by Elizabeth
R. AndersonPublisher:
Search PressEdition:
PaperbackISBN 10:
0855328916ISBN 13/EAN:
9780855328917Size: 204 x
260 mm Illustrations:
100Pages: 64
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This fresh and original
guide to creating unusual
and beautiful
embroideries offers a
wealth of information,
with easy-to-follow
stitch samplers,
projects and
inspirational photographs
of finished pieces.
Pamela Watts explores all
the techniques with
infectious enthusiasm,
showing how to work the
stitches, adjust
tension, layer fabrics,
develop surfaces, build
up texture, create lacy
effects with water
soluble fabric and more.
Step-by-step photographs
accompany a series of
projects which are
designed to improve
skills and the book is
packed with expert advice
on all aspects of machine
embroidery. A final
section takes you beyond
fabrics into using metal,
mesh, handmade paper
and more. Vibrant and
exciting designs can be
created easily using
these materials. The
effect is stunning when
they are combined with
soft and transparent
fabrics, and lustrous
threads. Part of the
Needlecraft series Pamela
Watts has a high profile
- has written several
embroidery books, runs
courses, workshops
Step-by-step instruction
and projects includeAbout
The AuthorPam Watts is
passionate about machine
embroidery. She has
studied it extensively
and now teaches and
lectures all over the UK.
She also makes regular
trips overseas to teach
workshops on various
aspects of embroidery.
She has written books on
machine embroidery, bead
embroidery and
embroidered flowers as
well as magazine
articles. She is a City
and Guilds tutor at
Missenden Abbey in
Buckinghamshire. In her
spare time, Pam enjoys
flying helicopters and
gardening.Beginner's
Guide to Machine
Embroidery by Pamela
WattsPublisher: Search
PressEdition:
PaperbackISBN 10:
0855329939ISBN 13/EAN:
9780855329938Size: 204 x
260 mm Illustrations:
125Pages: 64
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Blackwork is a classic
sixteenth-century
embroidery technique in
which stunning monochrome
designs are created by
embroidering a large
variety of counted-thread
geometric patterns in
black thread.. 000. This
book covers everything
from creating a design to
choice of fabric,
threads, and stitches,
with many stitch diagrams
and suggested patterns. A
host of beautiful
blackwork pictures, both
traditional and modern,
will inspire any
enthusiast, and there
are even ideas for
working with coloured
threads. From timeless
charm of Elizabethan
embroidery to the bold
chiaroscuro of
contemporary work,
blackwork's entrancing
intricacy never ceases to
appeal.Blackwork by
Lesley BarnettPublisher:
Search PressEdition:
PaperbackISBN 10:
0855328061ISBN 13/EAN:
9780855328061Stock:
43Carton Qty: 76Size: 204
x 260 mm Illustrations:
54Pages: 48
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