From a herringbone stitch to a wheatear - a new edition of this comprehensive guide to embroidery. Create beautiful needlework with this complete illustrated guide to stitching. This is the perfect reference for embroidery, needlepoint, dressmaking, canvas work or other needlecr…
Author and needlepoint designer, Shay Pendray captures in writing for the first time her award-winning tips and techniques for stitching, from the basics--starting and stopping thread, laying multistranded threads, and framing--to embellishing, combining stitches, and new innova…
-- -- -- Painted Canvas - Tips for selecting the stitches and threads most suitable for each area of the designShading - Methods to blend thread colors for lovely realism.
Noted needlework author and designer Shay Pendray shares her secrets for unique, inventive stitchery. From years of study in Japan and around the world, Shay has learned stitching techniques that will help you create one-of-a-kind works of art. From the basics of framing up, sta…
This book brings to life in surface embroidery, the timeless, original flower paintings by the famous French artist, Pierre Joseph Redoute. The style of embroidery is unique in its use of certain aspects of traditional and modern surface techniques.
Features twenty-two contemporary embroidery projects as well as instructions for learning basic stitches and for transferring patterns to fabric.
