FRENCH STYLE EMBROIDERY - Hardcover

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Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1850290466 ISBN 13: 9781850290469

Publisher: OCTOPUS CONRAN, 1986

Synopsis

Whether it is a simple border, a more intricate motif, or an over-all pattern, embroidery can transform the plain and ordinary into an heirloom. This book contains lots of delightfully unusual embroidery designs which bring with them a dash of pure French chic. Tendrils of wild strawberries, a decorative alphabet, blue and white Mediterranean tiles, or dragonflies with shining wings - these and many more motifs can be used to decorate: anything from T-shirts to tablecloths.
Using the basic repertoire of well-known stitches, the patterns are presented as projects which range from an oak-leaf buttonhole to a bedspread festooned with roses. A concise introductory section explains the basic techniques, and detailed plans and charts give you all the guidance you need to create these. exquisite designs.
FRENCH STYLE: is a new series of practical books full of imaginative ideas to sew, embroider or knit, taken from the highly successful French magazine, 100 IDEES. In book form for the first time, they offer superb colour photographs and detailed instructions so that French style can be yours - simply for the making.

Edition details

• Publisher: OCTOPUS CONRAN
• Publication date: 1986
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1850290466
• ISBN 13: 9781850290469
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 80