Crewel Embroidery : A Practical Guide (Milner Craft Series) （Relaunch）

Amor, Shelagh

Sally Milner Publishing Pty Ltd（2018/03発売）

• 製本 Paperback:紙装版/ペーパーバック版／ページ数 112 p.
• 言語 ENG
• 商品コード 9781863514996
• DDC分類 746.446

Full Description

As with all embroidery techniques, the working of crewel embroidery is meant to be an enjoyable pursuit. It is adaptable to a wide range of purposes such as fashion items, soft furnishings and wall hangings. This book demonstrates how surface stitches are used in crewel work and explains some rules which will help the embroiderer to achieve the best results. Using traditional style designs, Shelagh Amor has presented a comprehensive guide to Crewel Embroidery. She guides the embroiderer through colour choices and design to make an exciting piece of work. There is something here for all Crewel Embroiderers, from the beginner to the advanced.

Contents

Introduction

Historical notes

Materials and tools

Transferring designs

Framing up

Colour principles

Colour choices for crewel embroidery

Starting to embroider

Crewel designs and stitches

Creating a Tree of Life design

Creating a scroll design

Blocking

Design sheets

Stitch glossary

About the author

Acknowledgments