Layers of stitch : contemporary machine embroidery / by Val Campbell-Harding
By: Campbell-Harding, Valerie
Contributor(s): Grey, MaggiePublisher: London : Batsford, 2004Description: 128 p. iil. [chiefly col.]; 28cm001: 11381ISBN: 0713489065 (pbk.) :Subject(s): Embroidery | NeedleworkDDC classification: 746.44 CAM
| Item type | Current library | Collection | Call number | Copy number | Status | Date due | Barcode | |
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| Book | MAIN LIBRARY Book | 746.44 CAM (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 092222 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
State-of-the-art machine embroidery from two of the most accomplished writers on the subject. The variety of materials used - from velvet and silk to bonded fleece, wire, mesh and nappy liners - introduces a mixed media element and will encourage you to find new ways of stitching to create three-dimensional forms. With clear, step-by-step instructions in each chapter, the book covers: - Making backgrounds, including the use of dyes, paints, stencils, appliques and stitched backgrounds - Stitched motifs and slips, covering, stabilisers, patterns and letters, scanned motifs and designing software - Combining backgrounds with motifs and slips to make finished items
Includes index
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