Product Description Space-dyed threads offer exciting design possibilities with their beautiful, subtle colour changes. This lavishly illustrated book contains a selection of stunning projects & ten traditional embroidery techniques, including goldwork, stumpwork, ribbon embroidery & Canvas work. It also

Includes:: templates & diagrams for each project & a comprehensive stitch gallery. An introductory section on the specific uses of space-dyed threads & techniques is followed by chapters dedicated to embroidery styles including: Blackwork; Casalguidi; Canvas work; Crazy patchwork; Freestyle; Goldwork; Stumpwork; Ribbon embroidery; Jacobean embroidery; &, Hardanger. Lavishly illustrated with full-page pictures of every completed project, the chapters also include several alternatives & additional stitched pieces to inspire the reader to create original works. Clear, detailed step by step instructions & photographs complete a book that will have universal appeal among embroiderers of all ages & skill levels. About the Author Via Laurie has been involved in the embroidery world for the past 15 years & has taught cross stitch, ribbon embroidery, canvas work, goldwork & crewel embroidery. Specializing in various forms of embroidery, she is currently busy with a Master Craftsman Course in canvas work through the American Embroiderers Guild. Via runs her own business h&-dyeing embroidery thread under the label Chameleon Threads, distributing to shops all over South Africa as well as Australia, New Zeal&, Norway, France & the UK. Review Space-dyed threads are very tempting
- but using them effectively can be a challenge. Unlike variegated threads, which are machine dyed & have definite blocks of colour, space-dyed threads (machine or h&-dyed) are more subtle as the colours bleed into each other
- & where they meet, a new colour is formed. The projects in this book really make use of the properties of space-dyed threads. On canvaswork, a single stitch such as cushion stitch is used to great effect, & the nuances of colour found in a single skein work beautifully in blackwork. Hardanger, Casalguidi, crewelwork, stumpwork & ribbon embroidery all benefit from the gentle hues, & the spectacle case & evening bag by Gay Booysen are quite delightful. This gorgeous book will encourage you to sue some of those mouth-watering threads youve been hoarding...or even give you an excuse to buy some more! --Stitch



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Embroidery Machine Essentials: Basic Techniques Thousands have embraced Embroidery Machine Essentials as the must-have resource for successful machine embroidery. Now, Jeanine Twiggs new Companion Project Series builds on the success of her original book. Each companion book contains 48 pages filled with creative embroidery machine techniques, 20 easy-to-stitch projects & a CD with 20 exclusive embroidery machine designs. The 20 easy-to-stitch projects featured in this companion book use a variety of techniques, such as applique, cutwork, dimensional, quilting & more on a variety of fabrics. From fleece to quilt cotton fabrics, Twigg shares the basics of embroidery & the uses of proper stabilizers, threads, needles & accessories for successful stitching results. Twigg has an exceptional ability to study a design & use it in a multitude of ways for creative fabric surface texture. About the Author Jeanine Twigg is also the author of Its a Snap! Secrets for Successful Snapping. She has written articles for various industry magazines such as Sew News & Creative Machine Embroidery. ...

Emma Doll Sewing Kit from Anchor Emma is a delightful doll, which you can create with this simple to use sewing kit. The sewing kit contains pre-cut felt, Anchor Tapisserie Wool, fabric, buttons, stuffing, needle, templates & easy-to-follow instructions. Emma is cute as a button, once you have made her you may not wish to give away as a gift, but keep her near to you. Emmas height is 42cm (16.5). Warning! Contains functional sharp points. Emma should not be given to children under 36 months due to the small parts. Contents may vary from those illustrated. Made in the UK. Supplier code: RDK01 ...

Emma Doll Sewing Kit from Anchor Emma is a delightful doll, which you can create with this simple to use sewing kit. The sewing kit contains pre-cut felt, Anchor Tapisserie Wool, fabric, buttons, stuffing, needle, templates & easy-to-follow instructions. Emma is cute as a button, once you have made her you may not wish to give away as a gift, but keep her near to you. Emmas height is 42cm (16.5). Warning! Contains functional sharp points. Emma should not be given to children under 36 months due to the small parts. Contents may vary from those illustrated. Made in the UK. Supplier code: RDK01 ...

Encaustic Mixed Media: Innovative Techniques & Surfaces for Working with Wax Anyone new to encaustic will be able to pick up Encaustic Mixed Media & get started right away, while those who have tried it before will be delighted by the creative approach & new materials & techniques used in this book. Skills built & materials used start off simply with the application of common art & craft store paints & embedding. Projects move into the more involved & unique as the book progresses; the reader can try his or her hand at working with wire & plaster & will incorporate tools such as torches & wood burners into the repertoire. Final projects are an amalgam of techniques & materials, items both artistic & functional that will delight. About the Author Patricia Baldwin Seggebruch is a mixed media artist specialising in the art of encaustic painting & author of Encaustic Workshop. She teaches workshops & gives demonstrations & has won several awards for her work. Check out her website: www.pbsartist.com ...

Do you love nature as much as the author of this book, Gerti Hofman)? Then the designs in this book will most certainly appeal to you. Butterflies, flowers & fairies are the main themes & they are created with various Pergamano® (painting) techniques. The paintings are incredibly lifelike & the butterflies look like they might flutter right off the paper. All 25 cards in this book are adorned with a beautiful border, for which Gerti Hofman used various grids. Enthusiasts of the finer perforating & cutting work will surely appreciate this book. The challenging projects are suitable for both the beginning & advanced parchment crafter. The book contains the patterns, work descriptions & colour examples of 25 cards. ...

Ency of Scrapbooking Tools & Techniques This A-to-Z encyclopaedia contains every technique, every major designer, every scrapbook possibility
- & its all described in glossary style, complete with photos & tips that no scrap booker can do without. Exciting page layouts with how-to instructions, offer inspiration, while dozens of projects come from the most creative minds in the field, including Andrea Grossman (Mrs. Grossmans Paper Company); Rhonda Anderson (Creative Memories); Bridgette Server (Making Memories); & Dee Gruenig. Eye-opening studio set shots present decorations & accessories, while charts & graphs supply necessary information. About the Author Susan Pickering Rothamel is a best-selling craft book author & owner of USArt Quest, Inc., an art & materials company that develops unique & unusual products. She is experienced as a lecturer, writer & product & marketing consultant. She also writes a monthly column in Scrap & Stamp Arts magazine.
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Encyclopedia of Wire Jewellery Techniques Encyclopedia of Wire Jewellery Techniques whether you are an experienced jewellery-maker looking to move up to the next level, or a complete beginner, The Encyclopedia of Wire Jewellery Making Techniques is an invaluable resource. Using this book you can: learn how to manipulate wire to create elegant structural designs for earrings, rings, pendants, necklaces, tiaras & brooches with clear, illustrated instructions; combine wire with beads & stones through threading & wrapping for an intricately embellished look; have fun experimenting with different types of wire, from precious metal to electrical & recycled wires; &, progress from basic wire-working skills to more advanced techniques, such as making linked jump-ring chains, simple soldering, & using chemicals to alter the wire finish. About the Author Sara Withers has worked with beads for many years, as a collector & maker. Her jewellery is sold in galleries, shops, & at exhibitions throughout the United Kingdom. She also enjoys teaching bead- & jewelry-making, & lecturing on all aspects of bead history. She is the author of five books on beadwork. Xuella Arnold trained in 3-D design & has been a jewellery designer & maker for 17 years. As well as exhibiting & selling her designs across the country, she teaches jewellery making with precious metal clay to adults in the South East of Engl&, where she lives. ...

Encyclopedia of Wire Jewellery Techniques whether you are an experienced jewellery-maker looking to move up to the next level, or a complete beginner, The Encyclopedia of Wire Jewellery Making Techniques is an invaluable resource. Using this book you can: learn how to manipulate wire to create elegant structural designs for earrings, rings, pendants, necklaces, tiaras & brooches with clear, illustrated instructions; combine wire with beads & stones through threading & wrapping for an intricately embellished look; have fun experimenting with different types of wire, from precious metal to electrical & recycled wires; &, progress from basic wire-working skills to more advanced techniques, such as making linked jump-ring chains, simple soldering, & using chemicals to alter the wire finish. About the Author: Sara Withers has worked with beads for many years, as a collector & maker. Her jewellery is sold in galleries, shops, & at exhibitions throughout the United Kingdom. She also enjoys teaching bead- & jewelry-making, & lecturing on all aspects of bead history. She is the author of five books on beadwork. Xuella Arnold trained in 3-D design & has been a jewellery designer & maker for 17 years. As well as exhibiting & selling her designs across the country, she teaches jewellery making with precious metal clay to adults in the South East of Engl&, where she lives. ...