'A Complete Guide to Creative Embroidery' illustrates a wealth of ideas from two internationally renowned embroiderers. It is divided into two sections: the first, Design to Embroider by Jean Littlejohn develops ideas showing that anyone can design as well as decorate fabric and paper for embroidery. The second, Stitched Images by Jan Beaney, illustrates how to colour fabric and combine this with stitchery. She then looks at ways of interpreting designs using applique, patchwork, quilting, and hand and machine embroidery. The final section gives guidance on selecting a theme. With the combined talents of two innovative embroiderers, this highly illustrated book is an inspiring source of colour, pattern, design, stitch and texture which will encourage embroiderers to create their own exciting and rewarding pieces. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

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Title: A Complete Guide to Creative Embroidery: Designs, Textures, Stitches
Publisher: Batsford, United Kingdom
Publication Date: 1997
Language: English
ISBN 10: 0713482621
ISBN 13: 9780713482621
Binding: Paperback
Condition: Very Good
Weight: 689 grams

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With the combined talents of two innovative embroiderers, this is an inspiring source of color, pattern design, stitch and texture which will encourage others to create their own rewarding pieces. Includes 180 color photograaphs and 30 b/w illustrations.

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Jan Beaney has been involved in the world of embroidery for over thirty years as a designer, tutor and author.

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