Stitch Magic: Ideas and Interpretation

Littlejohn, Jean,Beaney, Jan

ISBN 10: 1889682047 / ISBN 13: 9781889682044

Published by Quilters' Resource, 1999

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Synopsis:

Text includes over 90 sumptuous photographs of stitching with detailed explanations of the techniques; a comprehensive stitch glossary and stitch diagrams showing the variety of design application for different stitches; practical advice on the choice and planning of stitches and the creation of unusual backgrounds.

About the Author: Jan Beaney has been involved in the world of embroidery for over thirty years as a designer, tutor and author. Jan presented the successful BBC TV series Embroidery and has appeared more recently on ITV's This Morning and BBC's Good Morning Anne and Nick. Her previous books include A Complete Guide to Creative Embroidery (co-authored with Jean Littlejohn) and Stitches: New Approaches, also published by Batsford. Jean Littlejohn is a highly experienced embroiderer, teaching widely in the UK, USA, Canada, New Zealand and Australia. Having worked with embroidery for over 20 years, she is a verifier for the City and Guilds examination board. She has exhibited her work on both sides of the Atlantic and contributes regularly to embroidery magazines. Her book Fabrics for Embroidery is also published by Batsford.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Stitch Magic: Ideas and Interpretation
Publisher: Quilters' Resource
Publication Date: 1999
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Very Good