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Embroidery : a maker's guide  Cover Image Book Book

Embroidery : a maker's guide / illustrations by Eleanor Crow.

Crow, Eleanor, (illustrator.). Victoria and Albert Museum, (issuing body.).

Summary:

Contains fifteen beautiful step- by- step projects for crafters at all levels. Each one takes its cue from a different tradition, including English goldwork, Indian beetle- wing embellishment, Japanese Kogin, and Irish whitework, as well as contemporary machine embroidery. This modern maker's guide to decorative stitching traditions around the world will expand readers' crafting horizons and become an invaluable addition to every crafting shelf.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9780500293270 (paperback)
  • Physical Description: 176 pages : illustrations (chiefly colour) ; 27 cm
  • Publisher: New York : Thames & Hudson ; 2017.

Content descriptions

General Note:
"With over 230 photographs and illustrations."
"From Japanese kogin to Irish whitework, 15 projects inspired by the V & A collections"--Cover.
Includes index.
Subject: Embroidery.
Embroidery > Patterns.

Available copies

  • 1 of 1 copy available at Tsuga Consortium.

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  • Book News
    This book provides design templates and step-by-step instructions for 15 projects based on traditional embroidery patterns from around the world. Each entry gives historical background on the style and pattern. The patterns are intended for all levels of ability. Projects are illustrated with color photos. Annotation ©2019 Ringgold, Inc., Portland, OR (protoview.com)
  • WW Norton
    A practical guide to embroidery, inspired by craft traditions from across the globe, and the second volume in the Maker’s Guides series from the Victoria and Albert Museum
  • WW Norton
    Embroidery: A Maker’s GuideThis modern maker’s guide to decorative stitching traditions around the world will expand readers’ crafting horizons and become an invaluable addition to every crafting shelf.

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