Metal Thread Embroidery
Metal Thread Embroidery by Jane Lemon, published by Batsford in 2004, is a comprehensive guide that explores the intricate art of metal thread work. This New Ed edition spans 207 pages and is presented in English, featuring over 200 color photographs that illustrate various techniques and tools essential for both novice and experienced embroiderers. The book is organized in a handy A-to-Z format, making it accessible for readers seeking to enhance their needlework skills.
Readers will discover a wealth of information covering everything from basic and advanced tools to sumptuous fabrics and golden threads. The book details a variety of techniques, including the 16th-century Arabesque style and French Knots, supported by easy-to-follow diagrams and close-up images. Additionally, it offers an inspiring look at both historical and contemporary items that showcase metal thread embroidery, along with a gazetteer guiding readers to locations around the world that feature fine examples of this craft.
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With more than 200 beautiful color photos, and a handy A-to-Z format, this classic on metal thread work is essential for any embroiderer. There’s a wealth of information on every aspect of this challenging and exciting skill: basic and advanced tools, sumptuous fabrics, golden threads for stitching, and precious stones for adornment. Every possible technique–ranging from the 16th-century Arabesque style to French Knots–appears with easy-to-follow diagrams and close-up pictures. Take an inspiring look at items old and new that feature metal thread embroidery, and use the gazetteer as a guide to places around the globe that showcase fine examples.
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