This classic text by one of the country's leading embroiderers is still the only practical book to set down comprehensively the specialist techniques of embroidered box-making. This reprint is a must for all those beginning to make embroidered boxes or those who wish to extend their repertoire. Jane Lemon provides step-by-step instructions for constructing boxes from fabric-covered card, always bearing in mind the requirements of the embroidery to be worked on them. There are also chapters on making bags and purses, cushions, curtains, blinds and book covers, which can be enhanced with applique, quilting, canvas-work and many other forms of embroidery. The techniques described will help all embroiderers to achieve a really professional finish for their practical work.
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Jane Lemon worked in theatre, and then for eight years as a costume designer for television. She is a member of the Practical Study Group of the Embroiderers' Guild, an experienced teacher and lecturer on embroidery and a founder member of the Sarum Group, formed in 1978 to design and work ecclesiastical embroidery. Their work for Salisbury Cathedral is particularly well known. She is the author of a number of embroidery books, including Metal Thread Embroidery by Batsford.
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Seller: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom
Paperback. Condition: Very Good. This classic text by one of the country's leading embroiderers is still the only practical book to set down comprehensively the specialist techniques of embroidered box-making. This reprint is a must for all those beginning to make embroidered boxes or those who wish to extend their repertoire. Jane Lemon provides step-by-step instructions for constructing boxes from fabric-covered card, always bearing in mind the requirements of the embroidery to be worked on them. There are also chapters on making bags and purses, cushions, curtains, blinds and book covers, which can be enhanced with applique, quilting, canvas-work and many other forms of embroidery. The techniques described will help all embroiderers to achieve a really professional finish for their practical work. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Seller Inventory # GOR003016199
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Condition: Good. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has soft covers. In good all round condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,700grams, ISBN:9780713488043. Seller Inventory # 5595552
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Seller: COOK AND BAKERS BOOKS, PARKSVILLE, VANCOUVER ISLAND, BC, Canada
Soft cover. Condition: Near Fine. Valerie Harding & Rob Matheson - Photography (illustrator). Revised. A very nice soft cover copy without flaw. 7.25 X 9.35" 183 pages, published 2003. Jane Lemon worked as a costume designer for TV and the theatre. She is an experienced teacher and lecturer on embroidery and a founder member of the Sarum Group, formed in 1978 to design and work ecclesiastical embroidery. She also is the author of several books on Embroidery. This classic text sets down all the specialist techniques for making embroidered boxes. It provides step-by-step instructions for constructing boxes, always bearing in mind the requirements of the embroidery to be done. There are also chapters on making bags and purses, book covers and soft furnishings. The techniques described will help all embroiderers to achieve a really professional finish for their practical work. Illustrated throughout by black/white photographs and line drawings. Seller Inventory # 579314
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