The Timeless Art of Embroidery

The Timeless Art of Embroidery
Title The Timeless Art of Embroidery PDF eBook
Author Helen M. Stevens
Publisher David & Charles Publishers
Total Pages 144
Release 2001
Genre Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN 9780715312162

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Drawing inspiration from over 1200 years of history, this book provides a collection of 75 embroideries alongside sketches from the author's workbook. It includes full instructions for all techniques and stitches.

The Timeless Art of Embroidery

The Timeless Art of Embroidery
Title The Timeless Art of Embroidery PDF eBook
Author Helen Stevens
Publisher
Total Pages 152
Release 1997
Genre Decoration and ornament
ISBN

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In this third collection of her glorious embroidery, Helen M. Stevens offers a fascinating window on the past. Fables, fashions, and pastimes, rural life, animals, birds and insects--the subjects of her work are brought vividly to life in the superb color plates, and all the techniques and stitches she employs are explained in detail.

A-Z of Crewel Embroidery

A-Z of Crewel Embroidery
Title A-Z of Crewel Embroidery PDF eBook
Author Country Bumpkin
Publisher SearchPress+ORM
Total Pages 846
Release 2015-03-09
Genre Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN 1781263396

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A comprehensive guide to this versatile art form, featuring over 500 step by step photographs and forty-five stitches and techniques. The A-Z of Crewel Embroidery is designed to encourage you to try new techniques, explore new horizons, and above all, to experiment. Whatever your status as an embroiderer, we hope this book kindles your enthusiasm, and provides you with an enriched knowledge of this timeless art. This book introduces you to the tradition that is crewel embroidery and its transformation into an art form that is still popular today. The book is a perfect introduction for beginners and a “must have” for more experienced embroiderers. This comprehensive guide to crewel embroidery contains all the embroiderer needs to know to work dozens of stitches, and includes full advice on everything from choosing wools and fabrics to what equipment is required for each piece. Comprehensive guide to crewel embroidery Revamped design of a book that has sold well over many years Over 500 step by step photographs Forty-five stitches and techniques Full size patterns included

Helen Stevens' World of Embroidery

Helen Stevens' World of Embroidery
Title Helen Stevens' World of Embroidery PDF eBook
Author Helen M. Stevens
Publisher
Total Pages 0
Release 2002
Genre Embroidery
ISBN 9780715309773

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Celebrates the diverse beauty of nature from around the globe.

Helen M. Stevens' Embroidered Landscapes

Helen M. Stevens' Embroidered Landscapes
Title Helen M. Stevens' Embroidered Landscapes PDF eBook
Author Helen Stevens
Publisher David & Charles
Total Pages 0
Release 2007-05-09
Genre Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN 9780715321799

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* Helen M. Stevens' Masterclass Embroidery Series books have sold over 50,000 copies to date* Beautiful illustrations and gorgeous projects will inspire novice and advanced embroiderersDrawing inspiration from different cultures and countries, Helen M. Stevens presents a collection of simply stunning embroidery projects that celebrate the beauty of nature around the world. From the polar caps to the tropics, through flora, fauna, birds, and insects, this guide shows readers how to translate images in nature into finished projects, and inspires them to blend traditional and modern techniques--such as using real gold and silver, and incorporating materials gathered from nature--for surprisingly lifelike results.

The Myth & Magic of Embroidery

The Myth & Magic of Embroidery
Title The Myth & Magic of Embroidery PDF eBook
Author Helen M Stevens
Publisher David & Charles
Total Pages 0
Release 2005-08-25
Genre Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN 9780715321461

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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.

Hand Embroidery

Hand Embroidery
Title Hand Embroidery PDF eBook
Author Various
Publisher National Geographic Books
Total Pages 0
Release 2021-07-13
Genre Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN 1782218386

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An expert guide to popular surface-stitching techniques, suitable for stitchers of all abilities. Drawing on work previously published in the Search Press 'Beginner's Guide' series of needlecraft books, and originally published as The Stitching Book, this definitive guide to stitching provides a must-have reference for anyone interested in stitching and embroidery. Aimed at both absolute beginners and those wishing to explore new areas or to develop their existing skills, this book provides a complete, step-by-step guide to traditional stitching techniques, including drawn thread work, hardanger, goldwork, stumpwork, silk shading, crewel work, mountmellick and blackwork. Each section is written by an expert in that particular field, and leads the reader carefully through the history of the technique; the materials and equipment required; and the most popular stitches used. Each section includes hands-on projects, and are beautifully illustrated with examples of the author's work as well as step-by-step photographs and diagrams of the methods used. This timely book is the perfect choice for anyone whose interest in stitching has been re-awakened by the current trends in home sewing, and who wishes to make beautiful, hand-embroidered items for their home. With 26 projects.