White on White (Anchor Simply Stitched) (Anchor Simply Stitched S.) - Softcover

Haigh, Janet

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1904485189 ISBN 13: 9781904485186

Publisher: Rowan Yarns Ltd, 2004

Synopsis

Concentrating on simple techniques using white and neutral fabrics, threads, and beads together with elegant but easy-to-work designs, this project book offers first-time stitchers and experienced embroiderers a hands-on guide to creating designs that have traditional roots but a modern look. Simple hand-worked embroidery, naturally colored fabrics, and several cross-craft techniques combine to create 12 striking projects with 20 elegant and contemporary designs. The embroidery projects, each presented with step-by-step instructions and color illustrations, include an embellished linen heart, a drawn-threadwork throw, an embroidered tote bag, a pair of lace-edged slippers, a beaded evening bag, a beaded choker, a glamorous quilted gauze pillow, and a beaded patchwork picture frame. Information on basic embroidery techniques, choosing fabrics and equipment, and resizing and transferring designs is also provided.

About this title

Synopsis:

With more than 20 elegant but simple designs by top embroiderer Janet Haigh, this book is ideal for both those new to embroidery and for the experienced dressmaker looking for more contemporary designs. The author's designs feature traditional embroidery techniques such as candlewicking, beading and withdrawn threadwork, but each with a new modern twist. Each of the 20 projects in this book involves white patterning onto white material, producing a crisp contemporary image reminiscent of winter and wedding purity. Complete step-by-step illustrations illustrated in full colour, plus a guide to basic techniques and stitch glossary. Simply Stitched Embroidery Series is aimed at a younger, more stylish needlework market, focusing on fashion items created in specially selected colour palettes. * Anchor Threads (based in Darlington, County Durham) is one of the oldest and most respected brand names in the stitching business and now part of the Rowan Yarns/Coats plc global crafts company.

About the Author:

Janet Haigh is an internationally known embroiderer and the author of Color on Color, Crazy Patchwork, and The Embroider's Floral.

About this edition

• Publisher: Rowan Yarns Ltd
• Publication date: 2004
• ISBN 10: 1904485189
• ISBN 13: 9781904485186
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 112