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Embroidered Boxes: Making Practical Items for Embroidery

Name: Embroidered Boxes: Making Practical Items for Embroidery
Author: Jane Lemon
ISBN: 9780713445879

by Jane Lemon

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Overview

This classic text is the only practical guide to the specialist techniques of embroidered boxmaking—and a must for those learning this craft or for experienced embroiderers wanting to extend their repertoire. Here are instructions for constructing boxes from fabric-covered card, and extensive information on making bags, purses, cushions, curtains, blinds and book covers to enhance with a variety of stitchery.

Synopsis

This classic text is the only practical guide to the specialist techniques of embroidered boxmaking-and a must for those just beginning to learn this craft or for more experienced embroiderers who want to extend their repertoire. Here are blow-by-blow instructions for constructing boxes from fabric-covered card, always done in accordance with the particular type of embroidery that will decorate them. There's also extensive information on making bags and purses, cushions, curtains, blinds and book covers that can be enhanced with a variety of stitchery. These techniques include appliqu�, quilting, canvas work, and many others. Every embroiderer will succeed in producing a really professional finish!