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

Jan Beaney

HarperCollins Distribution Services

, 144 pages, many colourful photos throughout.

Stitch Magic with Jan Beaney and Jean Littlejohn

Arts & Photography

Jean Littlejohn

Graphic Design

Chrysalis Books

Fun with Collage (Learning with Fun)

Children's Books

Littlehampton Book Services Ltd.

Bonding and Beyond

Double Trouble Enterprises

Printing techniques to build patterns and images are covered, together with methods for layering and cutting back on fabrics.

Transfer to Transform

Crafts, Hobbies & Home

Crafts & Hobbies

Quilters' Resource

Gardens and More [paperback] Beaney, Jan [Jan 01, 2000] ... 0953175049

Gardens and More

Gardening & Landscape Design

This is based on inspirational ideas that can be found using trees as a source of design.

Trees as a Theme: Bk. 7 by Jan Beaney (2001-10-03)

<p>This is a book full of ideas and inspiration showing different approaches to making gifts, small bags, gift packaging etc., all based on embroidery and decorated papers.</p>

Giving Pleasure: Bk. 8 by Jan Beaney (2001-10-03)

History

<p>This book explores two innovative approaches to combining hand and machine stitching which offer wonderful opportunities for textural surfaces.</p>

New Dimensions

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

Double Vision

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