Colour Confidence in Embroidery

Colour Confidence in Embroidery
Author: Trish Burr
Publisher: Milner Craft (Paperback)
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2012-02
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 9781863514262

Based on her own experience with long and short stitch shading, gained through trial and error over the years, the author provides a greater awareness of how colour affects our embroidery, and what brings it to life.

Whitework with Colour

Whitework with Colour
Author: Trish Burr
Publisher: Milner Craft (Paperback)
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2017-03-07
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 9781863514965

Shares instructions for seventeen projects that add color to traditional white work embroidery and can be done by beginners as well as more advanced stitchers.

The Embroidery Book

The Embroidery Book
Author: Christen Brown
Publisher: C&T Publishing Inc
Total Pages: 164
Release: 2016-11-01
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1617452254

“A spectacular encyclopedia of embroidery, sharing valuable techniques passed down through the generations . . . you’ll wonder how you ever worked without it.” —Sew Magazine Enjoy the tranquility of slow stitching with this step-by-step, visual guide to 149 embroidery stitches, motifs, and extras. Go beyond basic color theory–robust color charts take the guesswork out of choosing thread, silk ribbon, buttons, beads, and trims. Then take your embroidery to the next level with luxurious seam treatments and stunning stand-alone designs. Bestselling author Christen Brown’s traditional and contemporary techniques are showcased in a colorful gallery of crazy-quilted projects. “An overview of embroidery stitches and techniques as well as inspiration for embroidery projects . . . She dissects several of her pieces, summarizing the color palette, decorative elements, and stitches used.” —Library Journal

Embroidery and Colour

Embroidery and Colour
Author: Constance Howard
Publisher: Van Nostrand Reinhold Company
Total Pages: 226
Release: 1976
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN:

Colour Confident Stitching

Colour Confident Stitching
Author: Karen Barbé
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2017-03
Genre: Art
ISBN: 9781910258651

Choosing colours for a crafting project can be daunting and creating colour palettes is a design task in itself but textile designer Karen Barbé's explanations makes it a fun and enjoyable part of the process

Colourful Fun Embroidery

Colourful Fun Embroidery
Author: Clare Albans
Publisher: White Owl
Total Pages: 137
Release: 2020-08-30
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 152675388X

Take time out to be creative and de-stress with these colourful, fun embroidery projects from Hello! Hooray! Ranging from things you could complete in an afternoon to others that you can take your time over, enjoy every step of the making process as you focus on feeling good through being creative. The finished makes will bring colour and joy to your home, workspace and wardrobe. The projects in this book allow you to craft your creative time by selecting makes according to timescale. Choose one of the ‘crafternoon makes’ if you want that sense of joy at finishing something, a ‘medium makes’ project for the days where you have a little more time for crafting, or for something to really take your time over you could stitch one of the longer ‘pick me up’ projects. Each project includes step-by-step instructions, beautiful photos and inspirational ideas for how to make each project your own. So take time to be creative with this colourful, feel-good craft book!

Creative Embroidery Techniques Using Colour Through Gold

Creative Embroidery Techniques Using Colour Through Gold
Author: Daphne J. Ashby
Publisher: GMC Publications
Total Pages: 0
Release: 1998
Genre: Canvas embroidery
ISBN: 9781861080875

Make your embroidery glitter! Just take yarns of different colors, put them all through the needle at once, and overlay the work with gold thread. Blend colors effectively, work with strong hues, and shift colors as you embroider. Dozens of novel stitches will entice you; use them to make shapes ranging from triangles to octagons. Stitch greeting cards; an embroidered desk set; a frame; a clock, tray and mirror set; and other shimmering, decorative items.

Pet Portrait Embroidery

Pet Portrait Embroidery
Author: Michelle Staub
Publisher: C&T Publishing Inc
Total Pages: 147
Release: 2021-11-25
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1644030152

Learn the art of thread painting from Instagram sensation Michelle Staub Cats and dogs seem to always have a paw planted firmly in our hearts. Capture the life in their eyes and the texture of their fur with a unique embroidered pet portrait! Insta-famous artist Michelle Staub puts a modern spin on thread painting with her easy-to-learn approach. Get started with 4 basic embroidery stitches, and follow the detailed tutorials to hone your skills. Capture awe-inspiring details of your pet with lessons in full-color thread painting or go clean with a simple line drawing—the choice is yours. Learn to personalize your art piece with names, dates, and decorative accents. With 20 sample patterns to customize, you can easily recreate any breed! Paint stunningly realistic pet portraits with just a needle and thread Try your hand at two styles—minimal outlines and incredible full-color renderings Make it modern with floral garlands, personalized banners, and crisp lettering Start today with 4 easy stitches and 20 customizable projects

Mary Thomas's Embroidery Book

Mary Thomas's Embroidery Book
Author: Mary Thomas
Publisher: Courier Corporation
Total Pages: 322
Release: 1983-01-01
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 0486245306

This comprehensive survey of the traditional embroidery arts covers everything from appliqué to smocking. Over thirty different types of traditional needlework are introduced, including black work, cut work, Hardanger embroidery, Jacobean embroidery, patchwork, quilting, and more. Instructions. Helpful hints on materials and equipment. 421 black-and-white illustrations.