FREEFORM EMBROIDERY: 200 Q&A


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Questions Answered on Everything from Basic Stitches to Finishing Touches
Deena Beverley - All books by this author

200 Q&A Series - All books in this series

Intended for both beginners and experienced embroiderers, this book opens with an explanation of the difference between freeform embroidery and other types of stitchery, and then describes the required materials and the techniques readers must learn. Complementing her text with diagrams and step-by-step instructions, the author explains how to master many different stitches, from the very easy to the highly complex. Needlecrafters will find answers to commonly-asked questions that include—

The different kinds of embroidery threads and when to use each
The best frame sizes for specific projects
How to work specialized stitches and knots
How to attach beads and sequins
How to make tassels
How to create an original design . . . and much more

She also advises on adding professional finishing touches, such as framing or lacing a completed piece, and she offers practical tips on cleaning and restoring embroidered pieces. The book features approximately 100 illustrations in color and black and white.

About The Author:
Deena Beverley contributes regularly to general interest and specialist magazines, such as Stitch and Embroidery. She has also written many books on crafts, interiors, and lifestyle topics. Deena runs workshops and is a specialist visiting tutor at graduate and postgraduate levels in traditional and innovative textile techniques.

(0764163752)

Hardcover w/concealed spiral binding / 224 Pages / 5 3/4 x 7 5/8 / 2010

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