Embroidery: A Beginner's Step-by-Step Guide to Stitches and Techniques (Design Originals) More than 70 Stitches; Instructions for Hand & Machine Methods, Plus Regional Traditions (Craft Workbooks) - Softcover

Charlotte Gerlings

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1574215000 ISBN 13: 9781574215007

Publisher: Design Originals, 2013

Synopsis

Perfect for beginners and for those looking for an embroidery refresher course!

• Illustrated stitch directory with more than 70 types, arranged in families for ease of reference
• Step-by-step exercises, projects, and instructions for transferring designs
• Advice on equipment & materials, including matching and preparing threads and fabrics
• Regional styles of embroidery from around the world

Embroidery: A Beginner's Step-by-Step Guide to Stitches and Techniques offers a handy guide to embroidery by both hand and machine, with practical advice on equipment, materials, methods, and techniques.

You'll receive step-by-step instruction for preparing and matching threads and fabrics, working with hoops and frames, and transferring designs.

An illustrated stitch directory shows how to complete more than 70 types of stitches, arranged by families for ease of reference. Simple practice projects are provided for making a bag keeper and a peacock cushion cover.

Aimed at beginners as well as those wishing to refresh their skills, Embroidery is a step-by-step guide to every aspect of this rewarding craft!

About this title

About the Author

Charlotte Gerlings is an expert in several art mediums, including needlecraft and fabric arts. She graduated in Publishing from Oxford Polytechnic (now Oxford Brookes University) and since then has worked as a book designer, writer and editor. She lives in South West London and is currently studying at Wimbledon School of Art for her MA in Fine Art. She is the author of several books, including Sewing, Patchwork, Cross Stitch, Knitting & Crochet, and 100 Great Artists.

From the Back Cover

Embroidery

Aimed at beginners as well as those wishing to refresh their skills, Embroidery is a step-by-step guide to every aspect of this rewarding craft. Including methods and techniques, an illustrated directory of stitches, as well as exercises and projects, this book will inspire creative stitchers everywhere.

Features:

• Advice on equipment and materials, including matching and preparing threads and fabrics
• Illustrated stitch directory, including more than 70 types, arranged in families for ease of reference
• Step-by-step instructions for transferring designs
• Step-by-step exercises and projects
• Different styles of embroidery from around the world

Other Craft Workbook titles:

• Beading
• Cross Stitch
• Knitting & Crochet
• Patchwork
• Quilting & Appliqué
• Sewing
• Soft Toys

Edition details

• Publisher: Design Originals
• Publication date: 2013
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1574215000
• ISBN 13: 9781574215007
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 48