Needle Painting Embroidery: Fresh Ideas for Beginners - Paperback
by Trish Burr (Author)
Renowned embroiderer Trish Burr passes her creative secrets on to stitchers--especially beginners--who want to take their needle painting skills to the next level. In 15 projects organized in three levels, from novice to intermediate, Trish provides expert, easy-to-follow guidance on techniques for surface stitching that provide subtle shadings and a soft, paint-like blending of colors. Sections on materials, the long and short stitch, and helpful practice motifs lead to gorgeous projects like Burgundy Rosebuds, a Wild Pansy, and a Racquet-tailed Roller.
This book is aimed at both beginners and more experienced needle-painters alike. Novices will be guided through the basic techniques, with each project carefully designed expand your skills and take you onto the next stage of needle-painting. The book will also be helpful to those with some experience but feel the need to practice and further improve their technique. The projects are divided into skill levels, ranging from complete beginner through to intermediate embroiderers. Some of the projects use smaller designs which are ideal for gift items. Step-by-step photographs and easy-to-follow instructions will ensure success at every stage. Trish Burr is a self-taught and renowned embroiderer. Through research and practice she has developed this individual technique of surface embroidery. She is the author of several highly successful books including The Kew Book of Embroidered Flowers and Trish Burr's Embroidery Transfers. Trish lives and works in Cape Town, South Africa.
For more information on Trish and her work visit www.trishbembroidery.com
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