Embroidered Treasures: Birds

Annette Collinge has had a lifelong interest in embroidery. She is a life member of The Embroiderers' Guild, has been a Branch Chairman, Regional Chairman and Trustee of the Guild, and is currently part of a working party, organizing exhibitions of the Collection and is the primary contact for questions about the Collection. She is a mixed media textile artist and a member of the exhibiting group, Studio 21, a group of textile artists who bring together a creative and innovative mix of media and stitched textiles. Annette lives in Woking, UK. Her work can be seen on her website at www.annettecollinge.com

This fabulous book highlights some of the exquisite works done using birds as their inspiration. This aesthetic book provides an eye opener into the surprisingly wide-ranging, attractive and interesting embroideries which can be created showcasing birds. Embroidered Treasures: Birds provides a real learning experience allied to the sheer pleasure of viewing the superbly photographed examples Dr Collinge has selected from the Collection. The embroideries range from small mats, sachets and panels through bags, tea cosies and cushion covers to wall hangings, sleeve bands and samplers.

• History of the Embroiderers' Guild and Its CollectionIntroductionEmbroidered in MonochromeThe Use of Metal ThreadApplied MaterialsMade by MachineEmbroidered in SilkEmbroidery on Even-weave BackgroundsEmbroidery on BagsBirds as ArtSamplers and SamplesFanciful BirdsBirds from Many LandsStitches and More StitchesIndex