Beginner's Guide to Berlin Woolwork - Couverture souple

Alford, Jane

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 085532936X ISBN 13 : 9780855329365

Editeur : Search Press Ltd, 2003

Synopsis

Worked on canvas with a combination of mainly cross stitch and tent stitch, Berlin Woolw worked on canvas and the stitches included tent and cross stitch. In this book Jane Alford shares her enthusiasm and admiration for the beautiful embroideries of this bygone era. Using the clear colour charts the reader can recreate the vibrancy and beauty of the original floral designs, from lily of the valley and pansies to beaded poppies and roses.
This beginner's guide covers all you need to know, from preparing the canvas and joining threads, to blocking, mounting and framing an embroidery.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

Jane Alford studied embroidery and design at the London College of Fashion. After graduating she worked as a canvaswork designer in Oslo for a year, before returning to the UK to work as a freelance magazine designer. Jane now runs her own successful cross stitch business, designing and making kits. She has also written numerous articles and boks on this popular technique. When not engaged in embroidery work Jane likes to paint with watercolours.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Search Press Ltd
• Date d'édition: 2003
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 085532936X
• ISBN 13: 9780855329365
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 48
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible