Hardcover: 128 pages Publisher: Batsford Ltd (25 May 2007) Language English ISBN-10: 0713489758ISBN-13: 978-0713489750 Canvaswork is a traditional technique that is currently undergoing a creative renaissance
- embroiderers are discovering new & innovative ways to use it, both on its own & in conjunction with other popular embroidery techniques. Acclaimed embroiderer Jill Carter explores these new trends in this book, which is both a practical guide to canvaswork techniques & a showcase for some of the best work being made today. The author suggests new twists on this traditional technique that will add sparkle & individuality to your own work, including how to use new background fabrics, threads & other materials. The work covers: backgrounds; texture; paper; sheer fabric; ribbon; painted fusible webbing; machine stitching; freestyle canvaswork; &, drawn & pulled thread. About the Author Jill Carter has run her own successful embroidery school, Masterclass, for over ten years. She teaches all aspects of embroidery, but specialises in canvaswork, Hardanger & sewing machine techniques. She is a member of the Embroiderers Guild, demonstrates at all the major exhibitions, contributes regularly to needlecraft magazines.