120 Original Embroidery Designs

120 Original Embroidery Designs
Author: Yoko Saito
Publisher:
Total Pages: 225
Release: 2015-11-08
Genre: Embroidery
ISBN: 9780985974657

Ms. Saito, a distinguished quilt artist, teacher and author in Japan, is most often known for her beautiful quilt designs. In fact, she is a master at many different handwork crafts. In this book, Ms. Saito has created embroider patterns for 120 original designs. She often combines the embroideries with appliqué and quilting to create what she calls "patchwork embroidery". Like all of her work, these designs are equally detailed and unique. In addition to the 120 embroidery designs, she includes 20 "patchwork embroidery" projects that include bags, wall hangings, keepsake boxes and more.

Embroidered Life

Embroidered Life
Author: Sara Barnes
Publisher: Chronicle Books
Total Pages: 146
Release: 2019-09-03
Genre: Art
ISBN: 1452173672

This is not your grandma's embroidery book. Featuring a die-cut case with actual stitching on the front cover, Embroidered Life shows that illustrations created with needle and thread can be strikingly contemporary. From beautiful botanicals to bold affirmations, the work of self-taught fiber artist Sarah K. Benning gives any embroidery enthusiast, art lover, or plant fanatic a new appreciation for the craft of needlework. In this eye-catching art book, popular blogger Sara Barnes guides readers through Benning's innovative embroidery process and successful business model, offering behind-the-scenes insights to inspire makers and creative entrepreneurs.

Embroidered Art

Embroidered Art
Author: Lindsay Taylor
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2013
Genre: Decorative arts
ISBN: 9781844487783

Inspired by her love of nature, Lindsay Taylor moulds, sculpts, weaves and entwines hand-dyed natural fabrics into three-dimensional works of art. Employing a variety of techniques, including free-machine embroidery, hand embroidery, painting, dyeing, quilting, felting beading, wirework and applique, she recreates items such as bags, shoes, gowns, hats, even cups and lampshades in organic form, reflecting the intricacy and exquisite beauty of the natural world and instilling them with a dreamlike quality evocative of fairyland. The emphasis of this book is placed firmly on showcasing Lindsay's unique style of embroidered art, with an extensive gallery taking up three-quarters of the book and containing beautiful photographs and intriguing close-ups of her work. The introductory section provides an insight into her life journey - the evolution of her unique style of work, her inspiration, and the methods and materials she uses.

Hand Embroidered Country Scenes

Hand Embroidered Country Scenes
Author: Sue Newhouse
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 1997
Genre: Embroidery
ISBN: 9780855328191

Step-by-step sequences show the embroiderer how to create landscapes and gardens using a surprisingly small number of simple stitches. Newhouse illustrates her techniques and shows how to create your first country scene.

Basics of Embroidery on Paper

Basics of Embroidery on Paper
Author: Erica Fortgens
Publisher: Cantecleer
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2001-02
Genre: Embroidery
ISBN: 9789038415918

Making your own cards for all kinds of occasions has recently developed into a fully fledged hobby. Embroidery on paper is one of the more popular techniques, and this book will tell you everything you need to know. It contains seasonal cards, cards for the announcement of a wedding, a birth, anniversary cards and of course many other designs.Contents include: IntroductionMaterials and ToolsTechniquesEnjoy Embroidery on PaperEmbroidered Borders on PaperFlowers on PaperChristmas on Paper