Helen M. Stevens' Embroidered Gardens

Helen M. Stevens' Embroidered Gardens
Author: Helen M. Stevens
Publisher:
Total Pages: 96
Release: 2008
Genre: Embroidery
ISBN: 9780715329849

This is the fifth title in "The Masterclass Embroidery Series" showing how to create stunning embroideries designed by internatio- nally acclaimed textile artist Helen M. Stevens.Helen explores a range of beautiful garden settings, from the intimate and personal cottage garden, to the stately splendour of the formal country park, using pure silk embroidery threads to achieve astonishingly realistic effects.Each of the five chapters builds toward an in-depth masterclass project including landscape templates and close-up detailed colour templates of garden wildlife, as well as colour keys and step-by-step stitching instructions.Easy-to-follow colour photographs illustrate the working stages of each masterclass embroidery, ensuring that perfect results can be achieved when recreating the picturesque designs.

The Embroiderer's Countryside

The Embroiderer's Countryside
Author: Helen M. Stevens
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 1999-03-15
Genre: Country life in art
ISBN: 9780715308264

Embroidery artist Helen M. Stevens lives and works in the heart of the Suffolk countryside, which inspires her embroideries of wild animals, birds and flowers. This book reproduces in colour a collection of 75 examples of her work, and also contains a discussion of the techniques used.

The Myth & Magic of Embroidery (Helen Stevens' Masterclass

The Myth & Magic of Embroidery (Helen Stevens' Masterclass
Author: Helen Stevens
Publisher: David & Charles
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2000-05-15
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 9780715307748

A collection of embroideries focusing on nature, the countryside and sacred places. Each chapter contains an adaptation of a legend or fable.

Helen M. Stevens' Embroiderer's Year

Helen M. Stevens' Embroiderer's Year
Author: Helen Stevens
Publisher: David & Charles
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2006-10-28
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 9780715324455

In this inspiration-packed book, Helen M. Stevens brings stitchers exquisite designs for every month of the year. These gorgeous projects celebrate all the important traditions, holidays and mile markers. The book features:

The Timeless Art of Embroidery

The Timeless Art of Embroidery
Author: Helen M. Stevens
Publisher: David & Charles Publishers
Total Pages: 144
Release: 2001
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 9780715312162

Drawing inspiration from over 1200 years of history, this book provides a collection of 75 embroideries alongside sketches from the author's workbook. It includes full instructions for all techniques and stitches.

Helen M. Stevens' Embroidered Birds

Helen M. Stevens' Embroidered Birds
Author: Helen M. Stevens
Publisher: David & Charles Publishers
Total Pages: 96
Release: 2004-09
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 9780715319659

A master-class in how to create breathtaking portraits of birds with embroidery silks, from internationally acclaimed textile artist Helen M. Stevens. In Embroidered Birds, the third title in the Master-class Embroidery series, Helen shares her secrets of how to achieve amazingly lifelike effects in pure silk thread. In five fascinating chapters Helen explores a variety of birds that are linked in different ways either by their proximity to man, such as domestic and ornamental fowl, or by habitat, such as water birds. Each chapter culminates in a master-class project with color templates for many of the birds described. Easy to follow step-by-step color photographs illustrate the working, in progress, of the designs to ensure that perfect results are achievable.

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

Needle Painting Embroidery

Needle Painting Embroidery
Author: Trish Burr
Publisher: Sally Milner Pub
Total Pages: 120
Release: 2011
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 9781863514200

As a self-taught embroiderer, Burr understands the need for clarity. The embroideries are divided into three levels, each designed to take you onto the next stage of needle painting. The projects feature traditional flowers, and two small, colorful and delightful South African birds.

Redoute's Finest Flowers in Embroidery

Redoute's Finest Flowers in Embroidery
Author: Trish Burr
Publisher: Sally Milner Publishing
Total Pages: 95
Release: 2002
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1863512934

“Trish Burr has painstakingly recreated blooms from the paintings of 19th-century botanical artist Pierre Joseph Redouté in exquisite embroidery. Using only the simplest stitches, she provides instructions, illustrations and photographs to take you step-by-step through stitching 17 beautiful blossoms—roses, lilies, birds of paradise, dahlias, magnolias and more. A gorgeous gift for anyone with a passion for flowers or needlework.”—Vogue Patterns.