Embroidered Treasures: Flowers: Exquisite needlework of the Embroiderers' Guild Collection - Hardcover

Book 1 of 3: Embroidered Treasures

Collinge, Dr Annette

 
9781782211310: Embroidered Treasures: Flowers: Exquisite needlework of the Embroiderers' Guild Collection
Hardcover
ISBN 10: 1782211314 ISBN 13: 9781782211310
Publisher: Search Press, 2017

Synopsis

This book showcases the best of the collection’s floral-inspired embroideries, dating from the 17th century to the present day. From abstract to naturalistic, the variety of flowers shown is extraordinary, and all exhibit a level of skill and imagination that is second to none. The breathtaking beauty and intricately worked detail of these exquisite pieces will be inspirational to embroiderers and flower enthusiasts of all ages and levels of expertise for many years to come.

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About the Author

Annette Collinge has had a lifelong interest in embroidery. She is a life member of The Embroiderers’ Guild, and has been a Branch Chairman, Regional Chairman and Trustee of the Guild. She is currently part of a working party organizing exhibitions of the Collection, and is the primary contact for questions about the Collection. She is a mixed media textile artist and a member of the exhibiting group, Studio 21, a group of textile artists who bring together a creative and innovative mix of media and stitched textiles. Annette lives in Woking, UK. Her work can be seen on her website at www.annettecollinge.com

From the Back Cover

The Embroiderers’ Guild, founded in 1906, has at the heart of its collection numerous beautiful textile artworks, donated by members and enthusiasts over many years. The collection now contains thousands of embroidery examples from many countries and cultures, covering a broad range of subjects, styles and techniques. This book showcases the best of the collection’s floral-inspired embroideries, dating from the 17th century to the present day. From abstract to naturalistic, the variety of flowers shown is extraordinary, and all exhibit a level of skill and imagination that is second to none. The breathtaking beauty and intricately worked detail of these exquisite pieces will be inspirational to embroiderers and flower enthusiasts of all ages and levels of expertise for many years to come.

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Publisher
Search Press
Publication date
2017
Language
English
ISBN 10 
1782211314
ISBN 13 
9781782211310
Binding
Hardcover
Number of pages
128