Embroidery (Victoria and Albert Museum) (Maker’s Guide)

A Maker's Guide

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One of two volumes in the new ‘Maker’s Guides’ series, which introduces handcraft traditions from around the globe through artefacts from the V&A’s world-class collections and step-by-step projects accessible to all.

One of two volumes in the new ‘Maker’s Guides’ series, which introduces handcraft traditions from around the globe through artefacts from the V&A’s world-class collections and step-by-step projects accessible to all.
A modern maker’s guide to embroidery traditions from around the world, this book is guaranteed to expand your crafting horizons.

Embroidery: A Maker’s Guide contains 15 beautiful step-by-step projects for crafters at all levels. Each one takes its cue from a different tradition, including English goldwork, Indian beetle-wing embellishment, bargello and blackwork, as well as contemporary machine embroidery.

Designed by teachers and practitioners at the leading edge of today’s craft revival, the projects are both functional and fashionable, and include tips on how to take next steps towards developing your own designs.

This inspiring book will give you the skill and confidence to express your passion for pattern through the age-old craft of decorative stitching.
Edition type: First edition
Extent: 176 pp
Format: Paperback
Publication date: 2017-10-05
Size: 26.5 x 20.5 cm
ISBN: 9780500293270
1. Counted Thread Embroidery: Kogin; Berlin woolwork; Bargello; Blackwork; Phulkari • 2. Freestyle Embroidery: Crewelwork; Chinese silk; Goldwork; Art needlework • 3. Whitework: Broderie Anglaise; Mountmellick • 4. Embellishments: Shisha; Beetle wing; Ainu appliqué • 5. Contemporary Embroidery: Drawing with thread

Press Reviews

A fresh, contemporary approach to handcraft traditions from around the world
Antiques Diary

Spice up your stitching skills with the ultimate maker’s guide … contains 15 beautiful step-by-step projects, designed for crafters at all levels
Dressmaker magazine

Takes you on a gorgeous journey through embroidery tradition … guaranteed to expand your needlework horizons
Sewing World

Inspiring … will give readers the skill and confidence to express their passion for this age-old craft
Craft Focus

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