Mixed-Media Techniques, Crafts & Hobbies - General & Miscellaneous, Embroidery & Ribbonwork
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Overview
Recycling is a hot trend in embroidery, and this is the best book available on the subject. Covering both hand and machine stitching, it reconsiders embroidery by utilizing salvaged material-from fabric, paper, dried flowers, and tree bark, to metal waste, plastic, broken jewelry, and personal souvenirs. Along with the practical instruction, there's advice on how recycled items can add personal meaning to a piece of embroidery. Projects range from a cushion to a concertina book, and present innovative ways to use the latest miracle materials like Aquabond and fusible synthetic fibers.
Synopsis
Recycling is one of the hottest new trends in embroidery, and this is the first book on the subject. Covering the techniques of both hand and machine embroidery, it’s packed with ideas for using different types of salvaged material—from fabric, paper, dried flowers, and tree bark, to metal waste, plastic, broken jewelry, and
personal souvenirs. Along with the practical instruction, there’s inspiring advice on how recycling can be used to give special creative meaning to a piece of embroidery. The exciting possibilities are illustrated throughout with stunning color photographs of work by some of today’s leading embroiderers.
personal souvenirs. Along with the practical instruction, there’s inspiring advice on how recycling can be used to give special creative meaning to a piece of embroidery. The exciting possibilities are illustrated throughout with stunning color photographs of work by some of today’s leading embroiderers.
Book Details
Published
October 1, 2006
Publisher
Sterling Publishing
Pages
128
Format
Hardcover
ISBN
9780713489866