Embroidery Encyclopedia: Stitches and Techniques for Every Embroiderer
A fully illustrated comprehensive resource for every embroider with 290 stitches in 15 stitch families, thorough instructions, and detailed diagrams as well as complete instructions for more than 90 embroidery projects.
Learn the basics of embroidery and all the stitches and techniques you'll need in Embroidery Encyclopedia from expert embroiderer and teacher Martine Biessy. Then practice, explore, and experiment to master this ancient art and make it your own.
Use this timeless and comprehensive guide to seek solutions to many of the most common embroidery issues. Learn how to get started and know what embroidery materials and threads to use, what stitches are best, and what patterns you should follow. Author Martine Biessy also shares traditional needle embroidery techniques that were formerly passed down orally from generation to generation.
Whether you're taking your first steps as an embroiderer, or want to expand your knowledge or discover new techniques, this comprehensive volume guides you step by step. You'll get:
• 290 stitches and techniques, classified by 15 major families;
• 90 projects to make with the stitches you master;
• Detailed instructions and precise diagrams;
• Information on the threads, tools, and equipment you'll need for proper embroidery techniques; and
• Special sections on smocking, embroidering on canvas and wool, using embellishments like beads and ribbons, and embroidering text and numbers.
Embroiderers of every skill level will treasure this invaluable resource and want to keep it at hand permanently for easy reference.
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Learn the basics of embroidery and all the stitches and techniques you'll need in Embroidery Encyclopedia from expert embroiderer and teacher Martine Biessy. Then practice, explore, and experiment to master this ancient art and make it your own.
Use this timeless and comprehensive guide to seek solutions to many of the most common embroidery issues. Learn how to get started and know what embroidery materials and threads to use, what stitches are best, and what patterns you should follow. Author Martine Biessy also shares traditional needle embroidery techniques that were formerly passed down orally from generation to generation.
Whether you're taking your first steps as an embroiderer, or want to expand your knowledge or discover new techniques, this comprehensive volume guides you step by step. You'll get:
• 290 stitches and techniques, classified by 15 major families;
• 90 projects to make with the stitches you master;
• Detailed instructions and precise diagrams;
• Information on the threads, tools, and equipment you'll need for proper embroidery techniques; and
• Special sections on smocking, embroidering on canvas and wool, using embellishments like beads and ribbons, and embroidering text and numbers.
Embroiderers of every skill level will treasure this invaluable resource and want to keep it at hand permanently for easy reference.
Embroidery Encyclopedia: Stitches and Techniques for Every Embroiderer
A fully illustrated comprehensive resource for every embroider with 290 stitches in 15 stitch families, thorough instructions, and detailed diagrams as well as complete instructions for more than 90 embroidery projects.
Learn the basics of embroidery and all the stitches and techniques you'll need in Embroidery Encyclopedia from expert embroiderer and teacher Martine Biessy. Then practice, explore, and experiment to master this ancient art and make it your own.
Use this timeless and comprehensive guide to seek solutions to many of the most common embroidery issues. Learn how to get started and know what embroidery materials and threads to use, what stitches are best, and what patterns you should follow. Author Martine Biessy also shares traditional needle embroidery techniques that were formerly passed down orally from generation to generation.
Whether you're taking your first steps as an embroiderer, or want to expand your knowledge or discover new techniques, this comprehensive volume guides you step by step. You'll get:
• 290 stitches and techniques, classified by 15 major families;
• 90 projects to make with the stitches you master;
• Detailed instructions and precise diagrams;
• Information on the threads, tools, and equipment you'll need for proper embroidery techniques; and
• Special sections on smocking, embroidering on canvas and wool, using embellishments like beads and ribbons, and embroidering text and numbers.
Embroiderers of every skill level will treasure this invaluable resource and want to keep it at hand permanently for easy reference.
Learn the basics of embroidery and all the stitches and techniques you'll need in Embroidery Encyclopedia from expert embroiderer and teacher Martine Biessy. Then practice, explore, and experiment to master this ancient art and make it your own.
Use this timeless and comprehensive guide to seek solutions to many of the most common embroidery issues. Learn how to get started and know what embroidery materials and threads to use, what stitches are best, and what patterns you should follow. Author Martine Biessy also shares traditional needle embroidery techniques that were formerly passed down orally from generation to generation.
Whether you're taking your first steps as an embroiderer, or want to expand your knowledge or discover new techniques, this comprehensive volume guides you step by step. You'll get:
• 290 stitches and techniques, classified by 15 major families;
• 90 projects to make with the stitches you master;
• Detailed instructions and precise diagrams;
• Information on the threads, tools, and equipment you'll need for proper embroidery techniques; and
• Special sections on smocking, embroidering on canvas and wool, using embellishments like beads and ribbons, and embroidering text and numbers.
Embroiderers of every skill level will treasure this invaluable resource and want to keep it at hand permanently for easy reference.
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Product Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780764368493 |
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| Publisher: | Schiffer Publishing, Ltd. |
| Publication date: | 11/28/2024 |
| Pages: | 416 |
| Sales rank: | 795,148 |
| Product dimensions: | 8.50(w) x 10.25(h) x (d) |
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