A-Z of Crewel Embroidery (A-Z Needlework)


Description

The first part of the book contains all the stitch techniques in very well detailed photos (one type of stitch has been broken down to an average of 8-15 photos!) there are explanation in words as well, under each pic.
There are about 20 pages devoted to the history of crewel embroidery and the suitable supplies such as needle type and size, thread, hoops and frames, fabrics, transferring the designs, and so on.

The second part of the book contains the actual picture of the designs (what it will look like emboidered on fabric) and the full size patterns (black line drawings you'll be tracing around and transferring onto your fabric) - no projects however.
The designs are exquisite! Some of them are elongated and you can just copy the same pattern under each other to get a border on let's say the edge of a curtain. Other patterns are rounded so they would look lovely on the center of a pillow. The color scheme is mainly autumn; lots of browns, burned orange, deep yellows, deep blues, reds and greens. However, there are few unusual ones (unusual for crewel), like more vibrant summery colors and almost pastels. All of them are lovely though!

This is high quality Country Bumpkin publication from Australia. This book explains and illustrates techniques.  It is suitable for beginners and experienced needleworkers.

Features:

Very Good - Minor cover and page wear, writing on the title page, from a smoke-free home, see photos for details

Product Details:

  • Series: A-Z Needlework
  • Paperback: 132 pages
  • Publisher: Gardners Books (May 31, 2005)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0975092030
  • Product Dimensions: 8.7 x 0.5 x 9.1 inches

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