Stitch Magic - Ideas and Interpretation - Brossura

Beaney, Jan

Brossura

ISBN 10: 071348960X ISBN 13: 9780713489606

Casa editrice: Batsford Ltd, 2005

Riassunto

'Stitch Magic' is an animated celebration of the magic of hand stitching by two internationally renowned embroiderers. Using the wide range of fabrics, threads and materials now available, Jan Beaney and Jean Littlejohn give aspiring and knowledgeable embroiderers alike the inspiration to experiment with the basic hand stitches to create infinite stitch interpretations. Over 100 sumptuous photographs of stitched pieces introduce a breathtaking range of new work by the authors as well as stitching from different cultures and a selection of other contemporary work. These examples are accompanied by detailed captions explaining the working methods. Complete with stitch diagrams showing the different design applications of the stitches and a comprehensive glossary, this is a colourful sourcebook of ideas for embroiderers wanting to exploit the compelling texture of stitch.

Su questa edizione

• Editore: Batsford Ltd
• Data di pubblicazione: 2005
• ISBN 10: 071348960X
• ISBN 13: 9780713489606
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 144