The Magic of Free-machine Embroidery - Hardcover

Curran, Doreen

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0864174608 ISBN 13: 9780864174604

Publisher: Kangaroo Press Pty.Ltd, 1992

Synopsis

This book starts with the basics of free-machine embroidery and leads on to advanced techniques. Heavily illustrated with colour photographs, it includes many of the author's own ideas to make embroidered pictures stand out sculpturally. Building up techniques with textures and applique are explored, together with the use of thick threads, both wrapped and applied, stumpwork and fabric sculpting. The use of painted backgrounds and layers of semi-transparent fabrics add to depth and mood. This book can be a stepping stone to the development of readers' own ideas in this growing art, which is not tied to traditional ways. Two very helpful charts allow you to tell at a glance how the basic stitches are achieved, and how they can be used creatively.

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Review

Issue 46, Feb 07 Doreen is an accomplished embroidery artist and author who specialises in painting and embroidering pictures of typical Australian scenes. The Magic of Free-Machine Embroidery begins with the basics of free-machine embroidery and leads on to more advanced techniques. Lavishly illustrated, the book is packed with information and allows you to develop your own ideas. * Fabrications *

About the Author

Doreen Curran studied art and design at Norwich Art School in England before leaving for Australia in 1948. She has lived in Sydney ever since, integrating her family life with her working life of selling and marketing. When the opportunity arose, Doreen resolved to revive her earlier interests in the creative world by studying ceramic sculpture, figure drawing, cake ornamenting and stained glass work. It was not until she enrolled in the commercial Needlecraft Certificate course at Dover Heights College of Technical and Further Education that she found the right niche. Since gaining the Certificate (with distinction) she has won prizes and acclaim for her work. She has exhibited with the Sydney Creative Embroiderers and the Embroiderers' Guild of NSW, and is a member of both organisation. Doreen has given demonstrations and workshops, has been a tutor at the embroiderers' Guild's classes, and a guest lecturer at TAFE.

Edition details

• Publisher: Kangaroo Press Pty.Ltd
• Publication date: 1992
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0864174608
• ISBN 13: 9780864174604
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 111