| Embroidery: A Beginner's Step-By-Step Guide to Stitches and Techniques Contributor(s): Gerlings, Charlotte (Author) |
|
 |
ISBN: 1574215000 ISBN-13: 9781574215007 Publisher: Design Originals OUR PRICE: $8.99 Product Type: Paperback Published: September 2013 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Crafts & Hobbies | Needlework - Embroidery |
| Dewey: 746.44 |
| Physical Information: 0.11" H x 9.05" W x 10.77" (0.41 lbs) 48 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Designed with the absolute beginner in mind, this book also serves as an excellent refresher course. It offers a handy guide to embroidery by both hand and machine, with practical advice on equipment, materials, methods, and techniques. Readers 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. |
Contributor Bio(s): Gerlings, Charlotte: - 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. |