Synopses & Reviews
This beautiful and inspiring guide uses step-by-step photographs to teach the techniques and stitches needed for silk shading. Four designsa butterfly, a climbing vine, tulips, and dog rosesare provided with complete instructions for transferring the pattern, preparing the fabric, setting the piece up on a frame, and working the silk shading. Suitable for both beginners and experienced embroiderers, the finished projects have an accomplished-looking and delicate elegance.
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"Explains the techniques perfectly and shows the stitcher in detail how to blend and merge colors." Classic Stitches
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"This helpful primer shows you that [thread painting] is a lot easier than it looks and is remarkably addictive." MyShelf.com
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"This book will not only teach you the basics but will get you full of energy to start." Euro-Reviews
Synopsis
This beautiful and inspiring guide gives full instructions using step-by-step photographs on the techniques and stitches needed for silk shading. There are four exquisite projects to create.Learn how to transfer a design, prepare the fabric, frame up and then work silk shading. You are now ready to create four exquisite designs, featuring climbing leaves, tulips, a butterfly and dog roses. Both beginners and experienced embroiderers will be inspired by this beautiful guide to silk shading.
About the Author
Clare Hanham owns Vine Embroidery, teaches embroidery classes, designs and embroiders ecclesiastical pieces, and restores antique embroidery.