Metal Thread Embroidery: Tools, Materials and Techniques - Softcover

Lemon, Jane

Softcover

ISBN 10: 071348926X ISBN 13: 9780713489262

Verlag: Batsford, 2005

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With more than 200 beautiful color photos, and a handy A-to-Z format, this classic on metal thread work is essential for any embroiderer. There's a wealth of information on every aspect of this challenging and exciting skill: basic and advanced tools, sumptuous fabrics, golden threads for stitching, and precious stones for adornment. Every possible technique--ranging from the 16th-century Arabesque style to French Knots--appears with easy-to-follow diagrams and close-up pictures. Take an inspiring look at items old and new that feature metal thread embroidery, and use the gazetteer as a guide to places around the globe that showcase fine examples.

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Jane Lemon worked in theatre, and then for eight years as a costume designer for television. She is a member of the Practical Study Group of the Embroiderers' Guild, an experienced teacher and lecturer on embroidery and a founder member of the Sarum Group, formed in 1978 to design and work ecclesiastical embroidery. Their work for Salisbury Cathedral is particularly well known. Jane lives in Salisbury, Wiltshire.

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: Batsford
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2005
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 071348926X
• ISBN 13: 9780713489262
• Einband: Taschenbuch
• Anzahl der Seiten: 207
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