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

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

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

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

Rock Art Handbook: Techniques and Projects for Painting, Coloring, and Transforming Stones (Sarles Samantha)(Paperback)

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

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

Simply Stitched: Beautiful Embroidery Motifs and Projects with Wool and Cotton (Higuchi Yumiko)(Paperback)

Through her unique combination of wool and cotton thread, designer Yumiko Higuchi reinvents traditional embroidery for modern makers. Simply Stitched includes 20 beautiful embroidery motifs, plus project and instructions. Use these stunning designs to create accessories, clothing, and home decor

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

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

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

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

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,

Painting Abstracts: Ideas, Projects and Techniques (Van Vliet Rolina)(Paperback)

Clear, challenging and inspiring, this book contains instructions for 65 abstract paintings that you can get to work on straightaway, with no previous experience. All the basic information relating to picture elements, composition, theme and design is provided at the start of the book, together

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

Creative and Abstract Painting Techniques (Ryder Brian)(Paperback)

A guide to drawing and painting abstract art. It explains the techniques needed for creative expressionism through to fully abstract paintings. It reveals unusual colour and texture techniques to create with watercolours, acrylics and oil paints. It presents ten projects that highlight the

Hello, Watercolor!: Creative Techniques and Inspiring Projects for the Beginning Artist (Dickson Jeannie)(Paperback)

Instagram star Jeannie Dickson has created a modern and inviting introductory watercolor painting book for adults, beginners, aspiring young artists, and journalers that will be a source of inspiration and art instruction for their creative journey. Hello, Watercolor! offers a fresh approach to

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'

Enchanting Embroidery Designs: Whimsical Animal and Plant Motifs to Stitch (Morita Miw)(Paperback)

Enchanting Embroidery Designs invites you to create your own world using bright thread colors and imaginative stitches. Full of motifs that are both simple and playful, from zany crocodiles, and cuddly cats to big-eared bats and stealthy ravens. This book invites you to be creative with its

Painting and Finishing Techniques (Edmundson Gary)(Paperback)

Although many modelers can master the basic techniques of construction, it is with the painting and finishing of their kits that many begin to struggle. It is this skill that gives the model its distinctive look and feel and separates the good model form the truly great one. This title will present

Beginner's Guide to Silk Ribbon Embroidery (Cox Ann)(Paperback)

Learn how to create beautiful flowers using silk ribbon embroidery techniques, including foxgloves, roses, hydrangeas, delphiniums, primroses, geraniums, irises, poppies and much more. Only a few stitches are needed to create exquisite designs. All the techniques are explained using step by step

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,

Thread Painting: Bunnies in My Garden (McWhinney Jenny)(Paperback)

Weave colored thread into 12 beautiful and simple designs--all featuring adorable bunny themes 'Thread painting' is the term for using colored thread embroidery to create artistic, dimensional images. Using Jenny McWhinney's wonderfully easy-to-follow directions, even novice embroiderers can