Embroidered Boxes

Emma Broughton

ISBN 10: 1785005634 / ISBN 13: 9781785005633

Published by The Crowood Press Ltd, GB, 2019

About this Item

Boxes are a special way to display embroidery and to present and store treasured pieces. This beautiful book brings the traditional craft of box making right up to date with the latest construction techniques and modern designs. It starts with projects suitable for beginners, and then introduces further techniques so readers can design and construct their own boxes. There are ten step-by step guides on how to construct different styles and shapes of boxes, and how to insert more complex decorative and functional elements. With over 650 colour photographs as well as stunning examples of embroidery techniques and designs, it is sure to delight and inspire every embroiderer and craft enthusiast.

Seller Inventory # LU-9781785005633

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Embroidered Boxes
• Publisher: The Crowood Press Ltd, GB
• Publication Date: 2019
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1785005634
• ISBN 13: 9781785005633
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Weight: 643 grams

About this title

Synopsis

Boxes are a special way to display embroidery and to present and store treasured pieces. This beautiful book brings the traditional craft of box making right up to date with the latest construction techniques and modern designs. It starts with projects suitable for beginners, and then introduces further techniques so readers can design and construct their own boxes. There are ten step-by step guides on how to construct different styles and shapes of boxes, and how to insert more complex decorative and functional elements. With over 650 colour photographs as well as stunning examples of embroidery techniques and designs, it is sure to delight and inspire every embroiderer and craft enthusiast.|Help and advice on materials, construction methods and techniques. Ten step-by-step guides with photographs on how to construct different styles and shapes of boxes, and how to insert more complex decorative and functional elements. Instructions for creating the embroideries from the boxes with photographs, and help on how to mount the sections. Advice on how to design and construct your own boxes, as well as how to adapt the boxes for your own use.

About the Author

Emma Broughton is a graduate of the Royal School of Needlework, teaches embroidery and box making classes, and offers a wide range of embroidery kits and unique designs. Embroidered box making is her true passion because it combines her love of embroidery with 3D construction. In this, her first book, she generously shares her ideas and designs.