Special Occasions in Embroidery
Special Occasions in Embroidery by Jill Carter, published by Pavilion Books in 2001, is a comprehensive guide for embroiderers looking to create 16 exquisite pieces designed for special occasions. This 144-page book is presented in English and features a variety of traditional embroidery techniques, including canvas work, hardanger, heirloom sewing, and surface embroidery. The opening chapter provides a thorough overview of these techniques, complete with a glossary of over 50 stitches, illustrated step-by-step instructions, and practical advice on mounting and framing.
Readers will discover a diverse collection of projects organized into four thematic sections: Weddings, New Beginnings, Special Occasions, and Christmas. Each project is accompanied by color photographs, detailed instructions, and easy-to-follow charts, ensuring that both novice and experienced embroiderers can successfully complete them. Jill Carter also offers innovative ideas for personalizing these creations, making them not only beautiful but also meaningful treasures to be cherished and passed down through generations.
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In this stunning book, Jill Carter shows the embroiderer how to make 16 beautiful pieces for special occasions for friends and family – treasure to be passed down from generation to generation. This book opens with a comprehensive chapter on the range of traditional embroidery techniques used – canvas work, hardanger, heirloom sewing and surface embroidery. This includes a glossary of over 50 stitches with step-by-step illustrations and instructions plus useful information on mounting, framing and stretching. The embroiderer will be seduced by the use of lace in heirloom sewing, the wealth of stitches in canvas work, the beauty of surface embroidery and the geometric designs of Hardanger. The 16 desirable projects fall into four sections – Weddings, New beginnings, Special Occasions and Christmas. Each is accompanied by colour photographs, step-by-step instructions, an easy-to-follow chart and essential making-up directions. Jill Carter provides innovative ideas and suggestions on how to adapt or personalise the projects in a unique way. You can choose from a collection which includes a wedding cushion in canvas work, a beautiful christening gown with simple surface embroidery and
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