Presents a gallery of original needlecraft ideas, covering all techniques, with instructions and guidance to inspire confidence and creativity

THE ART OF THE NEEDLE

Beaney, Jan

Pantheon

ART OF THE NEEDLE (O/

Crafts, Hobbies & Home

Crafts & Hobbies

Century

ART OF THE NEEDLE

RANDOM HOUSE UK

Stitches: New approaches

An amazing range of textures and effects can be produced through the creative use of stitches. The author begins by analysing in detail the effects that can be achieved by using different background fabrics, threads and needles and moves on to explore all the possibilities offered by a range of 40 different stitches. She asks questions such as 'Can the stitch be worked in circles?', 'Can it be worked upside down?' and illustrates some possible answers. She encourages the embroiderer to go beyond the 'correct' or conventional method of working, towards new approaches. There is also a valuable section on design which, by the use of sketches and photographs, introduces the principles of observing people, buildings, trees, flowers and landscapes and translating them into designs suitable for embroidery.

Stitches: New Approaches

Arts & Photography

Fashion

B.T.BATSFORD LTD

Forty different hand-embroidery stitches, plus a host of creative ideas for using them, generate a range of amazing textures that will delight anyone who enjoys needlework. In what will clearly become a classic of the craft, Jan Beaney analyzes in detail the eye-catching effects that an embroiderer can achieve through the use of different background fabrics, unusual threads, and various needles. She asks questions such as “Can the stitch be worked in circles?” and “Can it be worked upside down?” and illustrates some of the possible answers. All the orthodox methods of working a canvas are discarded; unique, original techniques reign, and the colorful photos show the wonderful results.

Stitches New Approaches (Batsford Classic Embroidery)

Stitch Magic is an animated celebration of the magic of hand stitching by two internationally renowned embroiderers. Using the wide range of fabrics, threads and materials now available, Jan Beaney and Jean Littlejohn give aspiring and knowledgeable embroiderers alike the inspiration to experiment with the basic hand stitches to create infinite stitch interpretations. Over 100 sumptuous photographs of stitched pieces introduce a breathtaking range of new work by the authors as well as stitching from different cultures and a selection of other contemporary work. These examples are accompanied by detailed captions explaining the working methods. Complete with stitch diagrams showing the different design applications of the stitches and a comprehensive glossary, this is a colourful sourcebook of ideas for embroiderers wanting to exploit the compelling texture of stitch.

Stitch Magic : Ideas and Interpretation

Batsford

Fun with collage

distributed by Sportshelf

Embroidery: New approaches

(Pelham Books 1978)

Embroidery: New Approaches

Michael, Joseph

A rare glimpse into the inspiration and process of Jan and Jean as they each approach new work.

Double Vision

Littlejohn, Jean

Double Trouble Enterprises

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