Figure Work in Embroidery: Techniques and Projects (Bishop Angela)(Paperback)

Figure Work in Embroidery: Techniques and Projects (Bishop Angela)(Paperback)

Figures can bring an embroidery to life, but they are tricky to do well. This book guides you through the materials, stitches, body parts, and clothes to give you the confidence and skills to embroider a figure and experiment, using your creative inspiration. With more than 400 color photographs,

Stumpwork Embroidery: Techniques and Projects (Richman Helen)(Paperback)

Stumpwork is a highly decorative and imaginative embroidery technique which typically uses texture-rich raised and padded stitches. Beginning with an introduction to the appropriate materials, equipment, and tools, this book instructs on a wide range of stitches and techniques, illustrated with 10

Ribbonwork Embroidery: Techniques and Projects (Long Sophie)(Paperback)

Ribbon embroidery is a simple and versatile technique that dates back to the seventeeth century. With over 400 step-by-step photographs to guide the reader through each stitch, this book demonstrates the speed and simplicity of ribbonwork, and explains how it can be combined with other techniques

Thread Painting and Silk Shading Embroidery: Techniques and Projects (Dier Margaret)(Paperback)

How to Embroider: Techniques and Projects for the Complete Beginner (Johns Susie)(Paperback)

Even with zero experience, you can do embroidery How to Embroider teaches embroidery as you would learn it sitting at your grandmother's knee. It introduces the basic tools, materials, and stitches you need to know and sprinkles in helpful tips to keep you on the right path. Best of all, instead

Goldwork Embroidery: Techniques and Projects (Pye Lizzy)(Paperback)

Guide to materials and equipment, advice on getting started, preparing fabrics, and transferring designs. Helpful direction on design strategy specifically aimed at goldwork, and advice on the order of work. Step-by-step photographs to guide the reader through each technique. A focus on traditional

Organza Hoop Art: Embroidery Techniques and Projects for Sheer Stitching (Godfrey Sarah)(Paperback)

Looking for new ways to add a wow factor to your embroidery? Discover fresh, eye-catching embroidery designs with Organza Hoop Art Using sheer fabric and a few adjustments to basic embroidery techniques, author Sarah Godfrey's approach is beginner-friendly so anyone can accomplish this exciting

Blackwork Embroidery: Stitches, Techniques and 13 Modern Projects (Baldelli Bernadette)(Paperback)

17 beautiful blackwork patterns with a colourful twist to embroider for the home. Blackwork is a traditional type of counted-stitch embroidery. Monochromatic, with superb shadow effects, it has been revisited here in a magnificently graphic, contemporary style highlighted with occasional splashes

Appliqu Embroidery: Techniques and Projects (Collingwood Florence Daisy)(Paperback)

This beautiful book covers the principles within the technique, from the design stage through to padding, edgings, and decorative stitches. It explains how to use a great collection of materials and threads, along with a rich array of stitches and textures to give dimension and contrast, thereby

Modern Kogin - Simple & Stylish Sashiko Embroidery Projects (Boutique-Sha)(Paperback / softback)

25 adorable and easy kogin embroidery projects to make in bright and modern colour schemes designed for contemporary

Machine Embroidery: Techniques and Projects (Fell Claire)(Paperback)

Embroidering with a sewing machine is exciting, immediate, and affordable; this practical book shows you how to do it. Packed with encouraging advice, it introduces the sewing machine before explaining how to design, plan, and make your own embroideries and turn them into finished items to

Blackwork Embroidery: Techniques and Projects (Goodwin Jen)(Paperback)

Blackwork has a rich history that has developed over the years into an iconic and sophisticated style of embroidery. This practical book presents a number of ways to approach blackwork embroidery, from forming basic stitches and patterns to developing complex shaded pieces with confidence. Through

Pulled Thread Embroidery: Stitches, Techniques & Over 140 Exquisite Designs (Jeanneau Marie-Helene)(Paperback)

A huge range of openwork techniques to learn and beautiful projects to make. Also known as 'counted thread openwork', 'pulled threadwork' or 'drawn fabric', this is an openwork effect achieved by simply pulling on the threads of the fabric, without cutting or drawing them. It is worked on loosely

Embroidered Lettering: Techniques and Alphabets for Creating 25 Expressive Projects (Valencia Debra)(Paperback)

Express yourself with embroidery Nothing is funnier than the unexpected combination of a lovingly handmade embroidery piece with an irreverent (though not necessarily less heartfelt) statement. This book shows how to use a traditional craft to add a very modern message to coasters, bags, patches,

The Ultimate Kogin Collection: Projects and Patterns for Counted Sashiko Embroidery (Briscoe Susan)(Paperback)

Discover the beautiful Japanese pattern darning technique kogin and how it can be used to create stunning stitched and quilted projects. Kogin, a counted embroidery technique, is a variation of the popular Japanese embroidery technique sashiko and is rapidly becoming as popular as its 'big sister'

Embroidery: A Maker's Guide (Victoria and Albert Museum)(Paperback)

Embroidery: A Maker's Guide contains fifteen beautiful step- by- step projects for crafters at all levels. Each one takes its cue from a different tradition, including English goldwork, Indian beetle- wing embellishment, Japanese Kogin, and Irish whitework, as well as contemporary machine

Unruly Figures: Queerness, Sex Work, and the Politics of Sexuality in Kerala (Mokkil Navaneetha)(Paperback)

Goldwork: Techniques, Projects and Pure Inspiration (Everett Hazel)(Paperback)

A unique source of information and inspiration for anyone interested in goldwork

Whitework Embroidery - Create 30 Beautiful Projects with a Modern Touch (Otsuka Ayako)(Paperback / softback)

30 beautiful whitework projects to make using traditional stitches and

Advanced Arduino Techniques in Science: Refine Your Skills and Projects with PCs or Python-Tkinter (Smythe Richard J.)(Paperback)

City of God (Augustine of Hippo)(Paperback)

St Augustine, bishop of Hippo, was one of the central figures in the history of Christianity, and City of God is one of his greatest theological works. Written as an eloquent defence of the faith at a time when the Roman Empire was on the brink of collapse, it examines the ancient pagan religions

Sketching Techniques for Artists: In-Studio and Plein-Air Methods for Drawing and Painting Still Lifes, Landscapes, Architecture, Faces and Figures, a (Hillkurtz Alex)(Paperback)

Circus Embroidery: More Than 200 Motifs and Projects to Stitch (Johns Susie)(Paperback)

Relive the childhood excitement of a travelling circus arriving in town with this beautifully stitched celebration of traditional performers and their awe-inspiring acts. Packed full of nostalgic motifs and projects influenced by circuses of the past, you won't be able to resist getting into the

Simply Stitched with Appliqu: Embroidery Motifs and Projects with Linen, Cotton and Felt (Higuchi Yumiko)(Paperback)

Embroidery artist Yumiko Higuchi offers modern makers a fresh new spin on her beloved designs by combining embroidery stitches with hand applique. Learn how to use felt, cotton, and linen to create beautifully layered designs full of texture and contrast, then embellish with just a handful of basic