Freestyle Embroidered Mandalas: More Than 60 Stitches and Techniques in Inspiring Combinations - Couverture souple

Blomkamp, Hazel; Niekerk, Di Van

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1782217053 ISBN 13 : 9781782217053

Editeur : Search Press Ltd, 2018

Synopsis

In this unique book, master embroiderers Hazel Blomkamp and Di van Niekerk have come together with fine artist Monique Day-Wilde to create a collection of luminous designs inspired by the beauty and mysticism of mandalas.

Using Monique’s original mandala designs as their templates, Hazel and Di have adorned the rounded outlines with creative surface embroidery using a wide range of stitches and techniques resulting in stunning combinations. From simple, monochromatic line patterns to colourful and flamboyant bead-and-thread fusions, the embroidered mandalas will inspire and delight everyone from beginners to the most experienced.

Throughout the book the authors share plenty of ideas and tips, and offer instruction with a fresh approach to surface embroidery. There is a complete stitch gallery with illustrations and instructions for all the stitches and techniques used including old favourites, such as simple back- and chain stitches, as well as the more intricate – needle lace, trellis couching and weaving. Beadwork is also explored to add sparkle and finishing touches, and special effects are created by incorporating the occasional bit of trapunto, ribbon embroidery and appliqué.

Both line and colour templates of the designs are included, with a detailed stitch diagram and list of threads and materials for every project. A selection of templates also show different embroidery treatments to illustrate how versatile the designs are. 

Fall into a captivating treasure trove of whorled stitches and silk, and discover the beautiful world designed by these renowned artists of needle and brush.

A propos du livre

À propos des auteurs

Hazel Blomkamp has taught embroidery and beadwork in South Africa for over 30 years. She is the author of Crewel Twists, Crewel Intentions, Crewel Creatures, Hand-Stitched Crazy Patchwork, Animal Portraits, two stitch guide books – Needle Lace Techniques and Needle Weaving Techniques – and has collaborated on Freestyle Embroidered Mandalas with Di van Niekerk and Monique Day-Wilde. She is a regular contributor to local and overseas publications, and runs a busy website from home, providing embroidery supplies and kits globally. Travelling extensively both around South Africa and abroad to teach and promote her work, Hazel is regularly invited to teach at international conventions. Her teaching has taken her to Australia, New Zealand, Western and Eastern Europe, North America and Asia.
Visit Hazel’s website www.hazelblomkamp.com to see more of her work.

An artistically inclined mother and a keen interest in all things beautiful got Di van Niekerk off to an early start as an embroiderer. Her love for this discipline soon became her livelihood and starting an embroidery business was just another natural progression for this talented crafter. She opened her first shop in the Natal Midlands and when the family decided to uproot and move to Johannesburg, along went the business. After four years of running one of Johannesburg's most successful embroidery shops, the family's urge to settle in Cape Town became too strong to ignore. Di now lives in the Mother City of South Africa where she runs two successful embroidery shops. The end product of her latest interest, hand painting her own range of silk and organza ribbons for embroidery, is marketed to retail outlets worldwide. Visit her website www.dicraft.co.za/blog.

Monique Day-Wilde is a well-known artist based in Pringle Bay, on the Western Cape of South Africa. She studied textile design and later specialised in weaving, with several prize-winning designs and commissions. She lectured in textiles and graphic design and compiled official training courses in weaving and spinning. She has been teaching painting techniques for many years, both on fabric and on canvas.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Search Press Ltd
• Date d'édition: 2018
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1782217053
• ISBN 13: 9781782217053
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 112
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible