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Catalogue : Books : Hand Embroidery

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Current Books

 

Exploring Colour by Julia Caprara
$51.95 ($47.30)

This richly illustrated book is not only visually beautiful and inspirational, but also provides the reader with new ways of learning and studying the art of colour. Textile artist, Julia Caprara, introduces her own unique approach to colour and stitch and invites the reader to share some of the highlights of her own studies on the path of colour.

Each chapter focuses on a key practical element, introducing the reader stage by stage to the language of colour, providing guidance for working with both mixed media and stitch methods. Practical advice is offered on experimental approaches to painting with stitches and ways for composing and resolving a finished item for exhibition.

     
 

The Art of Embroidered Flowers by Gilda Baron
$ 26.95 ($24.50)

Using painted and dyed backgrounds, and simple hand and machine embroidery stitches, Baron shows how easy it is to create original designs full of life, texture and colour. She reveals the secrets of her techniques in easy stages using clear step-by-step photographs, projects and inspirational examples of her work. Softcover, p.80

     
  Beginner's Guide to Silk Shading by Clare Hanham
$23.95 ($21.80)

This beautiful and inspiring guide gives full instructions using step-by-step photographs on the techniques and stitches needed for silk shading. There are four exquisite projects to create. Learn how to transfer a design, prepare the fabric, frame up and then work silk shading. You are now ready to create four exquisite designs, featuring climbing leaves, tulips, a butterfly and dog roses. Both beginners and experienced embroiderers will be inspired by this beautiful guide to silk shading. Perfect for teaming up with esilk 100% pure silk thread.
Softcover, pp.80
     
  The Stitches of Creative Embroidery by Jacqueline Enthoven
$49.95 ($45.45)

This truely is about creative embroidery. A comprehensive stitch guide to just about every stitch used in embroidery plus their variations. The author also shows how to use the stitches creatively in designing your own work. A classic text in the field of embroidery, this was the first book recommended to me by other embroiderers when I first started hand embroidery. More of a stitch bible than a project book, I referred to this book often when taking the "Take a Stitch Tuesday Challenge".
Softcover, p.438