An Introduction to Whitework Embroidery with Colour: 10 stunning projects with reusable iron-on transfers (45667) - Softcover

Burr, Trish

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1800922426 ISBN 13: 9781800922426

Publisher: Search Press, 2025

Synopsis

Discover a colourful, contemporary approach to traditional whitework with best-selling embroidery expert Trish Burr.

Fresh and uplifting, Trish Burr’s use of colour brings a joyful lease of life to her stunning whitework designs.

Complete with a comprehensive guide to getting started, and arranged in order of difficulty, this inspiring book contains 10 complete, brand-new projects, each with clear step-by-step instructions, an iron-on transfer, a full-size template and sumptuous photography.

An expert teacher, and best-selling author, Trish has carefully constructed the book to appeal to beginners looking for a simple, no-nonsense approach to the technique, as well as more advanced embroiderers looking for inspiration.

With subjects ranging from striking florals to birds, bees and butterflies, this book will inspire and delight with its variety of subjects. Contained within are:

• Re-usable iron-on transfers for all 10 designs, as well as full-size traceable templates;
• A comprehensive illustrated stitch library of all the stitches used throughout;
• A handy guide to selecting materials, preparing your fabric and using colour;
• Easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions with plenty of inspiring photography.

About this title

About the Author

Trish Burr is a self-taught and renowned embroiderer. Through research and practice she has developed this individual technique of surface embroidery. She is the author of several highly successful books including The Kew Book of Embroidered Flowers and Trish Burr's Embroidery Transfers. Trish lives and works in Cape Town, South Africa. For more information on Trish and her work visit www.trishbembroidery.com

From the Back Cover

Discover a colourful, contemporary approach to traditional whitework with best-selling embroidery expert Trish Burr.

Fresh and uplifting, Trish Burr’s use of colour brings a joyful lease of life to her stunning whitework designs. This beginner-friendly book contains Trish’s friendly, no-nonsense approach to the technique, along with 10 stunning, skill-building projects to recreate or customise as you wish.

The book contains:

• A comprehensive illustrated stitch library;
• A guide to selecting materials, preparing fabric and using colour;
• 10 complete projects, each with clear step-by-step instructions, an iron-on transfer, a full-size template and sumptuous photography;
• A storage pocket for your transfers: the reusable iron-on transfers give a fast and accurate method of transferring the designs – simply iron them onto fabric and start embroidering straight away.

Edition details

• Publisher: Search Press
• Publication date: 2025
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1800922426
• ISBN 13: 9781800922426
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 128