Blackwork Made Easy: Techniques, Patterns & Samplers - Couverture souple

Wilkins, Lesley

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1844487539 ISBN 13 : 9781844487530

Editeur : Search Press Ltd, 2011

Synopsis

Lesley Wilkins shows how to create traditional blackwork embroideries using simple stitches on evenweave fabric. Step by step photographs and a wealth of charts illustrate how traditional motifs, patterns and borders can be combined to create stunning designs. Lesley then goes on to show how to create band samplers inspired by those on which sixteenth century embroiderers collected their favourite designs, including figures, flowers, plants, birds and animals. Lesley Wilkins combines a deep knowledge of and appreciation for historical embroideries with her own flair for design and practical teaching skill. This book contains all you need to know to produce beautiful embroideries inspired by history.

A propos du livre

Biographie de l'auteur :

Lesley Wilkins discovered blackwork samplers on a school visit to the Victoria and Albert Museum in London, and has been hooked ever since. Her fascination with the craft has led her to become not only an embroiderer of extraordinary skill, but also an expert in the history of blackwork. She has collected thousands of patterns from all over the world, and her own work is inspired by historical motifs, patterns and borders. Her designs have appeared in Needlecraft and Needlework magazines. When she is not working in local government, Lesley runs a website for blackwork and Victorian cross stitch enthusiasts, providing custom-made kits and charts of her own designs.

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: Search Press Ltd
• Date d'édition: 2011
• ISBN 10: 1844487539
• ISBN 13: 9781844487530
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 96