This beautiful and inspiring guide uses step-by-step photographs to teach the techniques and stitches needed for silk shading. Four designs—a butterfly, a climbing vine, tulips, and dog roses—are provided with complete instructions for transferring the pattern, preparing the fabric, setting the piece up on a frame, and working the silk shading. Suitable for both beginners and experienced embroiderers, the finished projects have an accomplished-looking and delicate elegance.
Synopsis
This beautiful and inspiring guide uses step-by-step photographs to teach the techniques and stitches needed for silk shading. Four designs—a butterfly, a climbing vine, tulips, and dog roses—are provided with complete instructions for transferring the pattern, preparing the fabric, setting the piece up on a frame, and working the silk shading. Suitable for both beginners and experienced embroiderers, the finished projects have an accomplished-looking and delicate elegance.
Classic Stitches
Explains the techniques perfectly and shows the stitcher in detail how to blend and merge colors.
About the Author, Clare Hanham
Clare Hanham owns Vine Embroidery, teaches embroidery classes, designs and embroiders ecclesiastical pieces, and restores antique embroidery.
