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Inspired by the past, Lesley Wilkins illustrates her techniques with a whole host of wonderful designs – flowers, plants, birds, animals and figures. She covers everything – from the materials to use and working with a chart, to getting started and how to stitch. Patterns are created by small stitched units which are combined in many different ways – some heavily textured, some delicate and light. Borders can be built up by repeating and joining motifs. Clear step-by-step photographs accompany the author''s comprehensive instructions, and the motifs, borders, fill-in patterns and images are all charted, with inspirational pictures of embroideries showing how to build up finished designs.
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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 popular Beginner''s Guide to Needlecrafts series, 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 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 embroidery, hardanger, goldwork, stumpwork, silk shading, crewel embroidery, Mountmellick and blackwork.
Each section is authored by best-selling embroidery experts Patricia Bage, Jill Carter, Ruth Chamberlin, Kay Dennis, Clare Hanham, Jane Rainbow, Pat Trott and Lesley Wilkins, and leads the reader carefully through the history of the technique; the materials and equipment required; and the most popular stitches used. The sections include hands-on projects – 26 projects in all – and are beautifully illustrated with examples of the authors'' works 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 embroidery and sewing, and who wishes to make beautiful, hand-embroidered items for their home.
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Discover the ultimate collection of beautiful Quaker embroidery designs, from needlework expert Lesley Wilkins.
A treasure trove of inspiration, this book contains an extraordinary range of Quaker medallion, motif and sampler designs, all created using just two simple stitches: cross stitch and backstitch. Lesley’s designs bring a modern twist to this traditional craft: they are full of colour and charm, and feature popular subjects including birds, flowers, wreaths and monograms.
The book contains:
10 traditional and 10 modern samplers, each with a full stitch chart and stunning photography;180 individual charted motifs and medallions that you can use to build up your own sampler designs;3 full alphabets in both upper and lower case so that you can customize your designs in quintessential Quaker style;2 modern projects: a Quaker motif heart and a pincushion with a half medallion pattern;An overview of the history of the Quaker sampler and the mystery surrounding its origins;A complete guide to the tools, materials and techniques needed, making this the perfect introduction for embroiderers of all abilities.