Beginner's Guide to Berlin Woolwork
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Beginner's Guide to Berlin Woolwork by Jane Alford
Worked on canvas with a combination of mainly cross stitch and tent stitch, Berlin Woolw worked on canvas and the stitches included tent and cross stitch. In this book Jane Alford shares her enthusiasm and admiration for the beautiful embroideries of this bygone era. Using the clear colour charts the reader can recreate the vibrancy and beauty of the original floral designs, from lily of the valley and pansies to beaded poppies and roses. This beginner's guide covers all you need to know, from preparing the canvas and joining threads, to blocking, mounting and framing an embroidery.Jane Alford studied embroidery and design at the London College of Fashion. After graduating she worked as a canvaswork designer in Oslo for a year, before returning to the UK to work as a freelance magazine designer. Jane now runs her own successful cross stitch business, designing and making kits. She has also written numerous articles and books on this popular technique. When not engaged in embroidery work Jane likes to paint with watercolours.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780855329365 |
| ISBN 10 | 085532936X |
| Title | Beginner's Guide to Berlin Woolwork |
| Author | Jane Alford |
| Series | Beginner's Guide To Needlecrafts |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Search Press Ltd |
| Year published | 2003-01-01 |
| Number of pages | 48 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |