Embroidered Knot Gardens - Couverture rigide

Davies, Owen

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 0713489669 ISBN 13 : 9780713489668

Editeur : Batsford, 2006

Synopsis

Master the textures and shapes of topiary, hedges, walls, paths and water features, to produce beautiful miniature gardens that are blooming with flowers and bursting with colour. Specialist techniques and simple instructions combine in this practical guide that inspires the reader to create their own textured, three-dimensional designs on canvas.
From the spectacular reds, browns and burnished gold of autumn to the vibrant greens and refreshing blues of spring, these exquisite embroidered gardens encompass a variety of styles and historical periods - there is a design here to suit all tastes and abilities.
Step-by-step instructions guide the reader through the appropriate stitches and techniques needed to achieve these stunning effects. The techniques covered include canvas stitches, stumpwork, ribbon embroidery, knitting and wire work, each one is easy to follow and fully illustrated with detailed line drawings.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

Owen Davies was the Royal School of Needlework's first male Apprentice and on completing his course he continued to work as a Workroom embroiderer and teacher for two years. Owen was the needlework consultant for the John Lewis Partnership before returning to the Royal School of Needlework as the Head of Education. He lives in New Malden, Surrey.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Batsford
• Date d'édition: 2006
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0713489669
• ISBN 13: 9780713489668
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 128
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible