Encyclopedia of Embroidery Techniques by Pauline Brown

Encyclopedia of Embroidery Techniques by Pauline Brown

Whether you are interested in goldwork, beadwork, crewel embroidery, cutwork, cross stitch, blackwork or Hardangar, this book will guide you through all the basic methods of working and suggest an exciting range of creative applications for each technique. Both hand and machine embroidery are included, and all the main stitches are featured with photographs and diagrams of each one, with information on their history and traditional uses. The final section consists of a highly innovative gallery - an inspiring collection of contemporary work from all over the world, with original interpretations of the world around us, including landscapes, people, animals, flowers and more.

Feb/Mar 08

A good reference book for all sorts of embroidery techniques and tipsIt covered any embroidery area we could think of and with a mix of diagrams and photographs we found that everything was easily understandable. There are also lots of inspirational gallery pictures.

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Pauline Brown is an expert quilter and teacher of embriodery, patchwork and textile crafts. She has already written several books on embroidery and applique, including The Creative Quilter: Techniques & Projects, published by Guild of Master Craftsman Publications in 1999.

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ISBN 13	9780855329853
ISBN 10	0855329858
Title	Encyclopedia of Embroidery Techniques
Author	Pauline Brown
Series	Encyclopedia Of
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Search Press Ltd
Year published	2001-09-01
Number of pages	176
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.