Description

George Allen & Unwin 1st 1972
4to, very minor creasing to dustwrapper edges o/w VG++/VG++ 815 gms
(Order reference 7066).

If you imagine that canvas embroidery is simply a matter of repeating the same stitch over and over again, with threads of identical thickness ~ think again. In this very practical and down~to~earth book, the authors show how this traditional needlecraft can, be used to create exciting and innovative designs.

The basic skills and stitches are all described in detail and are demonstrated with clear step~by~step drawings and photographs; but these simple, techniques can very readily be adapted to more unusual embroideries, combining a wide range of threads and easy~to~use dyes.

Whether you have any artistic training or not, you wiIl find that the techniques explained here will make it easy to create your own designs, tailored to suit your taste, your surroundings and your lifestyle.