The Myth & Magic of Embroidery by Helen M Stevens

The Myth & Magic of Embroidery by Helen M Stevens

From ancient times, embroidery and other textile arts have been associated with myths and legends, fables and fairy tales, high drama and folklore, from Ancient Greece to modern Europe. This book explores the use of embroidery in such rituals. The Myth and Magic of Embroidery contains embroidered pictures inspired by nature, including plant life, animals, landscapes and sacred places from many origins such as Celtic, Anglo-Saxon, Norse and Old English. Each chapter contains an adaptation of a legend or fable with illustrations taken from the author's own workbook. The book includes detailed working methods and new design techniques, such as the transformation of traditional ethnic stitches and the translation of designs from ceramics and architecture into motifs for embroidery, enabling the reader to create stunning embroidery pieces of their own.

Helen M. Stevens' embroidered pictures are now held in collections all over the world, and she has a dedicated following both at home and abroad. A writer and broadcaster, Helen is a member of the Society of Women Artists, one of only three textile artists to be so honoured. The commission she received from the House of Commons remains the only textile piece to have become part of the Palace of Westminster Collection. Helen's previous books for David & Charles include The Timeless Art of Embroidery, Helen M. Stevens' World of Embroidery, Helen M. Stevens' Embroiderer's Year and three Masterclass Embroidery titles, Birds, Butterflies and Flowers. Helen lives near Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk.

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ISBN 13	9780715321461
ISBN 10	0715321463
Title	The Myth & Magic of Embroidery
Author	Helen M Stevens
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	David & Charles
Year published	2005-09-30
Number of pages	144
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.