Threadwork

Effie Mitrofanis

ISBN 10: 1863514031 / ISBN 13: 9781863514033

Published by Sally Milner Publishing Pty Ltd, AU, 2009

About this Item

This is a book about creating sumptuous embellished surfaces made by collaging rich colourful silks, transparent organza and ribbons stitching with embroidery threads and ribbons, knitting and other yarns, and adding further texture with raised embroidery, cords, metallic threads and beads. Experience a process of creating where each application allows the surface to evolve from the first layer upwards with a sense of playfulness and thinking outside the square. The method or process is to create an original soft textile by assembling layers of fabric as a background that is embellished with stitches, quilting, beads and cords. Within the 144 pages there are 28 amazing projects, all with full instructions for an exact reproduction, or ideas for using what is available, or combining techniques throughout the book to create a truly unique piece. With beautiful photography of finished pieces, this book is a feast for the eyes and your creative spirit.'You can't fail to be inspired by this wonderfully colourful book. The 28 projects are all clearly explained and illustrated with an abundance of sketches and colour photographs . every embroidery in the book is a mouth-watering confection. In fact, I think the whole book is a 'zinger'! Stitch.

Seller Inventory # LU-9781863514033

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Threadwork
• Publisher: Sally Milner Publishing Pty Ltd, AU
• Publication Date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1863514031
• ISBN 13: 9781863514033
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Weight: 585 grams

About this title

Synopsis

Designer Effie Mitrofanis has a playful and creative spirit— and in Threadwork, she shows readers what can happen when you let your imagination go wild and think outside the usual sewn square. Her sumptuous collection showcases gorgeous collages created on layers of assembled fabric, and then embellished with rich and colorful silks, transparent organza and ribbons, metallic threads, beads, and raised embroidery stitches. Twenty-eight amazing projects include gift wrap, bags, frameable panels, concertina books, and more.

About the Author

Effie has studied embroidery and needle lace in the UK, Italy, Greece, China and India. She has an Associate Diploma of Fine Art and Master of Visual & Performing Arts in which she studied the origin and evolution of needle lace. is the author of numerous successful books on embroidery and the textile arts. She travels and lectures extensively throughout Australia and New Zealand and has a passionate interest the art, pattern and texture of embroidery, its history, its makers and techniques.