The Stitching Book: A Step-by-Step Guide to Surface Stitching Techniques - Softcover

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Softcover

ISBN 10: 1844487199 ISBN 13: 9781844487196

Publisher: Search Press Ltd, 2012

Synopsis

Drawing on work previously published in the Search Press 'Beginner's Guide' series of needlecraft books, this definitive guide to stitching provides a must-have reference for anyone interested in stitching and embroidery. Aimed at both absolute beginners as well as those wishing to explore new areas or to develop their existing skills, this book provides a complete, step-by-step guide to traditional stitching techniques, including drawn thread work, hardanger, goldwork, stumpwork, silk shading, crewel work, mountmellick and blackwork. Each section is written by an expert in that particular field, and leads the reader carefully through the history of the technique; the materials and equipment required; and the most popular stitches used. Each section includes hands-on projects, and are beautifully illustrated with examples of the author's work as well as step-by-step photographs and diagrams of the methods used. This timely book is the perfect choice for anyone whose interest in stitching has been re-awakened by the current trends in home sewing, and who wishes to make beautiful, hand-embroidered items for their home.

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About the Author

Patricia Bage has loved art and needlecraftfrom an early age. She exhibits her drawn thread embroideries in the UK and the USA and her designs are available worldwide. Jill Carter learnt Hardanger embroidery while living in Norway and since then has used her expertise and creative talents to take this traditional technique in new and exciting directions. Jill exhibits her work widely. Ruth Chamberlin gained her love of goldwork while studying ecclesiastical embroidery at the School of Embroidery, London. She now works on commissions and has taught in adult education for over forty years. Kay Dennis has taught needlelace and stumpwork for many years and is a life members of the Embroiderers' Guild and The Guild of Needle Laces. Supported by her husband Mike, she lectures and demonstrates widely. Clare Hanham is a skilled needlecrafter, and has a particular love of silk shading. She runs embroidery classes and designs projects for well-known needlework magazines, as well as restoring antique embroideries. Jane Rainbow has been a professional embroiderer, designer, teacher and consultant for many years. She now teaches courses in crewel embroidery and designs canvas and crewel embroidery kits. Pat Trott was initially attracted to Mountmellick because of the numerous different stitches involved, and she went on to become an expert in this unique craft. Pat is a life member of the Embroiderers' Guild. Lesley Wilkins discovered blackwork samplers on a school visit to the Victoria and Albert Museum, and her fascination with the craft has led her to become not only an embroiderer of extraordinary skill but also an expert in the history of blackwork.

Edition details

• Publisher: Search Press Ltd
• Publication date: 2012
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1844487199
• ISBN 13: 9781844487196
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 272