Women's Institute Creative Guide to Machine Embroidery - Softcover

Grattan-Guiness, Enid

 
9780044401292: Women's Institute Creative Guide to Machine Embroidery

Synopsis

This book aims to show just what a creative art machine embroidery can be. It will make you look at your sewing machine in a new light - whether you have a highly sophisticated machine or one without built-in stitches. The mass of projects and information included will put all manner of imaginative designs and creative effects at your fingertips.
The book leads you from simple but satisfying beginners' pieces to more ambitious projects once you have had a little practice.
The projects range from highly individualized greetings cards to brilliant children's wall hangings and exquisite Jacobean flower embroideries.
Each project is illustrated in full colour, and bright sampler pages show you the dazzling array of effects you can achieve with just a little know-how.
Easy-to-follow instructions are accompanied throughout by numerous clear line drawings and useful hints to ensure a satisfying result.
Any keen needlewoman or dressmaker looking for inspiration will find this book an ideal guide to all the exciting possibilities of the creative art of machine embroidery.

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