THE PROJECTS - Victorian style; From the garden; Beaded lotus; Gifts and keepsakes; TECHNIQUES - Tools & materials; Preparing to embroider; Beading stitches; Embroidery stitches; Edging and sewing stitches; Making up; Glossary; Suppliers
Carol Andrews is an experienced embroiderer and teacher with a talent for design, whose work has appeared in several needlework magazines. Her previous book, Embroideries from an English Garden, a collection of floral projects in surface embroidery has been enthusiastically received by embroiderers at home and abroad.
April/May 05, Issue 34 This delightful book celebrates the tiny
treasures that were such a feature of Victorian needlework boxes.
Discover how to create stunning needlework accessories embellished
with fine bead embroidery, from neat needle books to pretty pin
baskets and the daintiest thimble slippers, each carefully crafted
item is a joy to stitch and a pleasure to own. Clear step-by-step
instructions, actual-size patterns and a wealth of photographs
guide you through the projects, and there are suggestions for
adapting the patterns to adorn gifts (if you can bear to give them
away!) and decorate clothing. With a set of beautiful miniature
accessories in your sewing box, you could be creating something for
future generations to treasure.
*Stitch*
Oct 05 ...Using stunning silks, sparkling beads and couched
metallic threads you can create charming needlework accessories,
from needle books, bodkin and pin holders to thimble slippers and
key fobs. Victorian, Indian and floral styles are included and the
supporting techniques are explained in detail.
*Patchwork & Quilting*
Newsletter 63, Summer 06 This book is a 'must' for anyone
interested in bead embroidery. It is very clear in its
instructions, and apart from actual beading the book contains
comprehensive details of requirements, stitches, construction and
making up. Their basics are clearly written and illustrated (how
could we forget how to start and finish off threads) and how often
do we transgress? and put a knot on the reverse of the material. If
you have any doubts refer to page 76. We are told how to make a
twisted cord, also see page 60 for a different beaded tassel.
Another point is the emphasis on practice pieces - by doing this we
can obtain perfection, and also find out 'we can do it' - a useful
adjunct for any beginner.
*West Country Embroiderers*
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