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| I’m good at embroidery. It’s what I always wanted to do.... Yep, instead of whoring, I just wanted to do fancy embroidery. Lillian Hellman (1905–1984), U.S. playwright and memoirist. Another Part of the Forest, Act 2 (1946).Spoken by the character named Laurette Sincee. |
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School of Needlework Embroidery Techniques Sally Saunders (text) designs by Anne Butcher & Debra Barrett B T Batsford rep 2001 The distinguished
reputation and specialist knowledge of the Royal School of Needlework
are combined in this colourful and inspirational introduction to the
most popular hand embroidery techniques. Embroiderers will be delighted
by the step-by-step illustrations and instructions, the colourful photographs
of stunning finished embroideries and the practical, easy-to-follow
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The Chinese Purse - embroidered purses of the Ch'ing Dynasty Loretta H Wang Hilt Publishing 1st 1986 When I was a little girl in China, my grandmother would draw a butterfly or a flower on a piece of paper, and my sisters and I would fill in the colors. Years passed, those beautiful patterns and colors continued to fascinate me. It was only natural that I should become a textile designer. Now I live and work with colors, patterns, and shapes; my favorite childhood pasttime has become my career. My husband and I have collected, over the years, antique textile pieces and we have grown to love Chinese embroidered pieces. Of our entire textile collection, we favor our treasured group of purses. Their daintiness, brilliant colors, intricate embroidery, and variety of shapes make them more unique than other categories of Chinese embroidery. Beautiful as they are, these purses have been forgotten in today's world. Few people have any knowledge of their use, how they were created, and there are very few articles written on this special art. This is particularly sad as it was only eighty years ago, in our grandparents' time, that purse-making was a thriving and popular art. Every Chinese girl was taught to embroider at a young age, the purse as her first important project. When her skill was refined, as an adolescent, she would secretly make a special purse for her beloved. As a wife, she would create purses for her in-laws as traditional gifts from the bride. Almost all Chinese women of this era spent their days and nights embroidering. The woman remained anonymous yet the work she left behind is so beautiful and unique that it is still treasured. A variety of purses are shown in this book, made by housewives as well as skilled masters, some extremely elaborate and fanciful, others naive and simple. The purpose of this book is to present this art form with regard to the way it was practiced; it was both a popular handicraft and a great art worth devoting one's life to. Women's social status has changed drastically in the China of today. Women are no longer seen hunched over their embroidery frames. These purses are not only beautiful and nostalgic, but represent the last era in Chinese old world history. The last romantic, peaceful, slow, and terribly dated period of Chinese history. I wonder if this art form could be brought back to life, but perhaps in a different way. When I started collecting these purses I showed them to my grandmother and mother-in-law for their advice. As women born in the transitional period between the old and new China both were still familiar with the purses and very enthusiastic about this book. Today, both of these women are gone. Like the countless women before them who have left us the memories of joy, colour, and love, I dedicate this book to them. 4to. Faux leather boards with gold titling to spine + front board, previous owner's sticker to front free endpaper, otherwise the book is in Fine condition in a Fine wrapper. 750 gms £35.00 |
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in Embroidery Verina Warren B T Batsford reprint 1987 Landscape is a fruitful source of inspiration for embroidery, but the enormous range of possibilities may make it difficult to decide on subject, interpretation and technique. Verina Warren is well known for her sensitive landscape embroideries, and in this book she offers practical approaches to design which will help the reader achieve striking, visually effective results. The first chapter suggests ways of finding a suitable subject for the design, using both sketching and photography. The author goes on to demonstrate how to translate the subject into embroidery, with advice on technical points such as perspective, horizon lines and focal points. A chapter on colour shows its importance in creating atmosphere and seasonal effects. Techniques are also covered, in particular machine embroidery and spraying and painting backgrounds, as well as mounting and finishing. Finally, Verina explains the stages of one of her own embroidered landscapes, with details of every step from the first sketches through to the finished work. This carefully planned and thoughtfully illustrated book will bring successful landscape designs within the reach of every embroiderer. 4to. Small inscription to front free endpaper, otherwise in VG++ condition in a VG++ wrapper. 635 gms £17.00 |
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Machine Embroidery - Stitched Patterns Valerie Campbell-Harding B T Batsford reprin 2000 Valerie Campbell-Harding’s stunning new book is packed full with exciting and innovative ideas for machine embroidery. The sewing machine's potential for creative use is enormous. Even the most basic machine has a zig-zag facility and many decorative effects can be achieved just using this and the other practical stitches. Machine Embroidery: Stitched Patterns opens with an accessible chapter on the basics how to use the machine plus essential information on needles, thread, feet and stabilizers. The next chapter looks at using the basic stitch patterns combining, altering and distorting them to achieve unique effects. Valerie Campbell-Harding then explores combining these patterns with different embroidery techniques hand stitching, quilting, applique, free machine embroidery — using a versatile range of fabrics and threads. Stitching and slashing, quilting with patterns, decorating a fabric, machine-wrapped cords, stitched thread braids and woven patterns are just some of the exciting ideas. Valerie Campbell-Harding then looks at using larger patterns in machine embroidery working with different sizes, decorating fabric and adding further embroidery. For those with more sophisticated machines, there is a chapter on experimenting with scanned patterns which gives guidance on what to scan, how to stitch and how to develop the design further. The Gallery, with a collection of finished pieces using the techniques illustrated in the book, will inspire embroiderers to start machining straight away. With over 80 colourful photographs and 75 line illustrations, Machine Embroidery: Stitched Patterns encourages the embroiderer to maximize the potential of the sewing machine and to experiment creatively with stitch patterns in new and innovative ways. 4to. Very, very minor wear to the board edges, very minor bumps to boards, very, very minor creasing to the dustwrapper edges, otherwise the book is in VG++ condition in a VG++ wrapper. 775 gms £17.50 |
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School New Burlington Books rep 1987 Over the last ten years, embroidery has developed from a decorative craft interest to a serious subject of study. At the same time, teaching embroidery has moved from the application of a narrow concern with technique to the encouragement of a creative and expressive art-form enjoyed by people of all ages and abilities. NEEDLEWORK SCHOOL has been designed as a practical first course in the skills and techniques of embroidery with special emphasis on design and colour. The authors of this book are members of a teaching group with more than ten years' experience of working with pupils at all levels, from the beginner to the fine arts or college student. Fully illustrated with over 700 photographs and step-by-step diagrams, NEEDLEWORK SCHOOL shows the reader how to progress from simple to complicated stitches, gradually developing a range of skills which will allow an increased freedom of personal expression. The book deals with all the major categories of the embroiderer's craft, from traditional stumpwork to machine embroidery. A special section at the end of the book lays the ground for more creative work through detailed study of actual projects created by the authors. At every stage, a wealth of information is provided by materials and techniques, together with positive suggestions for project development. 4to. Cloth covered boards; very, very minor wear to the dustwrapper, remains of sticker to front pastedown, otherwise the book is in VG++ condition in a VG++ wrapper. 824 gms £30.00 |
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