Stitch Magic - Ideas and Interpretation - Softcover

Beaney, Jan

Softcover

ISBN 10: 071348960X ISBN 13: 9780713489606

Publisher: Batsford Ltd, 2005

Synopsis

Authoritative guide to innovative designs and stitches. Comprehensive stitch glossary and stitch diagrams. 144pp

About this title

Synopsis:

Stitch Magic is an animated celebration of the magic of hand stitching by two internationally renowned embroiderers. Using the wide range of fabrics, threads and materials now available, Jan Beaney and Jean Littlejohn give aspiring and knowledgeable embroiderers alike the inspiration to experiment with the basic hand stitches to create infinite stitch interpretations. Over 100 sumptuous photographs of stitched pieces introduce a breathtaking range of new work by the authors as well as stitching from different cultures and a selection of other contemporary work. These examples are accompanied by detailed captions explaining the working methods. Complete with stitch diagrams showing the different design applications of the stitches and a comprehensive glossary, this is a colourful sourcebook of ideas for embroiderers wanting to exploit the compelling texture of stitch.

About the Author:

Jan Beaney has been involved in the world of embroidery for over thirty years as a designer, tutor and author.

About this edition

• Publisher: Batsford Ltd
• Publication date: 2005
• ISBN 10: 071348960X
• ISBN 13: 9780713489606
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 144