Brand

David & Charles

Item weight

1.4 lb

Category

Books

About this item

• Thread painting is a form of embroidery that creates a realistic, lifelike effect using just one stitch.
• In this step-by-step guide, embroidery artist Emillie Ferris has created nine exclusive patterns inspired by the garden.
• Iron-on transfers at the back of the book allow you to transfer the designs to fabric to get started straight away.
• Celebrate nature and embroider the delights of the garden with the beautiful second book from embroidery artist Emillie Ferris.
• Thread painting, also known as needlepainting or silk shading, is a form of embroidery that creates a realistic effect using a single strand of thread and one simple stitch; the 'long and short stitch'.
• Using this technique you can effectively paint with thread in a similar way to brushstrokes on a canvas.
• This richly illustrated guide includes: • A step-by-step introduction to embroidery techniques, including advice on materials and fully illustrated explanations of the stitches and skills needed.
• • Nine exclusive patterns inspired by the garden and Emillie's love of nature, including motifs that she is best known for such as flowers, birds and butterflies.