Book Description Ruth Chamberlin's exquisite work is an inspiration in this lavishly illustrated practical guide to embroidering with gold threads. With all of the techniques needed to produce Ruth's beautiful designs explained in clear, step-by-step photographs, this superb book will appeal to both beginners & experienced embroiderers alike. The beauty of goldwork lies in the way it reflects the light when threads & stitches are worked into a design in different ways. The texture, the tones & the shapes all combine to create rich, wonderful embroideries that are a joy to behold. Ruth explains all about the materials, the stitches, how to transfer designs, raise surfaces & much more. Diagrams, patterns & detailed step-by-step photographs illustrate each stage & include superb finished pieces which will appeal to all embroiderers, whatever their skill level. Very little competition Popular technique A Needlecrafts series title Book Contents Introduction, History, Sir Ninian Comper, Materials & equipment, Design, Getting started, Transferring the design, Beginning a thread, passing through a gold thread, Ending a thread, Stitches, Laid stitch, Couching, Trellis couching, Satin stitch, Padding, Decorative leaf design, Long & short stitch, Brick stitch, Gold diamond design, Kid, Two teardrops design, Elaborate teardrops design, Surface stitch, Diamond design, Circular surface stitch, Raised gold, Basket stitch, Acorn project, Index, About The Author Ruth Chamberlin studied drawing & dress at Croydon Art School before moving on to the School of Embroidery, London, where she studied ecclesiastical embroidery. After leaving the school Ruth worked at the Warham Guild in London where she embroidered a cope & mitre for the Archbishop of Cantebury. Ruth now works on her own commissions, & has taught in adult education for over thirty years. Beginner's Guide to Goldwork by Ruth Chamberlin Publisher: Search Press Edition: Paperback ISBN 10: 0855329548ISBN 13/EAN: 9780855329549 Stock: 50+ Carton Qty: 50
Size: 204 x 260 mm Illustrations: 200 Pages: 80
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Book Description Beginners will enjoy experimenting with thread colours, & the size & direction of the stitches & will have great fun building up a range of exciting effects. The more experienced will find satisfaction in recreating an original scene
- a colourful summer garden, a field of poppies or a quiet landscape. Many people at first mistake Alison Holt's embroideries for paintings or even photographs. She is fascinated by gardens, landscapes & detail & enjoys the challenge of interpreting all the elements she sees in nature. Alison's way of working has evolved into a technique of painting with threads on to a canvas of h&-painted silk. She uses two basic stitches
- straight stitch in various combinations & zigzag stitch
- to make fine & broad brushstrokes on silk, blending both to achieve stunning results. The raised embroidery on the glowing coloured background produces a beautiful three-dimensional effect. This comprehensive & colourful book covers everything from composing a landscape & setting up the machine to choosing threads & silk dyes & framing up. Alison encourages the reader to experiment with the techniques as they go along, making sure the colour, length & direction of stitch are right for the effect they are trying to recreate. Step-by-step demonstrations of an autumn river bank & colourful flower border are included as are many examples of Alison's inspiring & original work. Part of the Needlecraft Series Creating beautiful landscapes with just two stitches Known author with high profile (published with Batsford Book Contents Introduction, Materials & equipment, Design, Using photographs Cropping, Colour, Silk dyes Threads, How to start, Stretching the silk Transferring the design, Using resist Painting on silk Framing up, Choosing your threads, Starting to embroider, Setting up the machine Experimenting with straight stitch Experimenting with zig-zag stitch, Demonstration, Autumn river bank, Demonstration, Flower border, About The Author Alison Holt studied Fine Art, Textiles & Embroidery at Goldsmiths College, London where she experimented with many textile techniques before choosing machine embroidery as a medium. She started to explore her love of gardens & the countryside through embroidery, finding it the perfect vehicle to express the various textures & forms she finds so fascinating. She now teaches machine embroidery, silk painting & surface decoration & runs courses at her studio. She also works to commission, & exhibits her embroideries in Britain & America. Her work is sold to private collectors all over the world. Beginner's Guide to Machine Embroidered Landscapes by Alison Holt Publisher: Search Press Edition: Paperback ISBN 10: 0855329173ISBN 13/EAN: 9780855329174
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This fresh & original guide to creating unusual & beautiful embroideries offers a wealth of information, with easy-to-follow stitch samplers, projects & 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 & more. Step-by-step photographs accompany a series of projects which are designed to improve skills & 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 & more. Vibrant & exciting designs can be created easily using these materials. The effect is stunning when they are combined with soft & transparent fabrics, & 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 & projects include About The Author Pam Watts is passionate about machine embroidery. She has studied it extensively & now teaches & 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 & embroidered flowers as well as magazine articles. She is a City & Guilds tutor at Missenden Abbey in Buckinghamshire. In her spare time, Pam enjoys flying helicopters & gardening. Beginner's Guide to Machine Embroidery by Pamela Watts Publisher: Search Press Edition: Paperback ISBN 10: 0855329939ISBN 13/EAN: 9780855329938
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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, & anyone can do them
- according to expert miniaturist Elizabeth R Anderson. Her enthusiasm & 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 & beautiful photographs, her step-by-step guide explores all the materials & techniques you will need in detail. She guides the reader through an exquisite selection of samplers, flowers, fruit, birds, butterflies, figures, animals & 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 Contents Introduction, History, Materials, Basic techniques, Beaded victorian sampler, Flowers & plants, Birds & butterflies, Animals, Figures, About The Author Elizabeth Anderson is a leading designer & 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 & private individuals who love her work. She sells her work at major needlecraft exhibitions & also teaches by appointment. Beginner's Guide to Miniature Embroidery by Elizabeth R. Anderson Publisher: Search Press Edition: Paperback ISBN 10: 0855328916ISBN 13/EAN: 9780855328917
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A practical, step-by-step guide which shows clearly how to create beautiful raised & padded embroideries. Kay Dennis is passionate about Stumpwork. This intricate, raised & padded embroidery has its origins in the seventeenth century, & is enjoying a revival amongst embroiderers & lacemakers. It is wonderfully versatile & will appeal both to the novice & imaginative needleworker. Using a mix of flat, padded, wired & free-standing elements, it employs a wide range of embroidery techniques. This comprehensive & colourful book covers both basic & 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 & her designs include animals, flowers, fruits & insects popular motifs in the seventeenth century. She also creates contemporary designs & there are advanced projects on landscape & figurative work. A gallery of Kay's work is included to stimulate & inspire the reader. Book Contents Introduction, History, Materials & 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 & figures, Gallery, Index About The Author Kay Dennis is a professional embroiderer & former Chairman of the Guild of Needlelace. She has been teaching both needlelace & stumpwork for many years & is a member of the Embroiderers' Guild. She has written articles for a leading needlecraft magazine & has lectured & demonstrated widely. Michael Dennis is a professional woodturner. He retired in 2001 & now assists Kay full-time in all aspects of her work. Kay & Michael have been married for 32 years & live in Northwood, Middlesex. Beginner's Guide to Stumpwork by Kay Dennis Publisher: Search Press Edition: Paperback ISBN 10: 0855328703ISBN 13/EAN: 9780855328702
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