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The Essential Punchneedle Resource
Punchneedle embroidery is a beautiful, timeless needle art technique with limitless possibilities. Punchneedle The Complete Guide lets you explore all those possibilities with how-to information on everything you need to know about this amazing embroidery, including:
An overview of all the materials and tools needed for creating punchneedle embroidery
Embroidery on more than 20 different types of fabric including silk, wool and velvet
Working with different types of threads from cotton to silk to novelty and metallic
Creating special effects such as shading, clipping and sculpting, as well as positive and negative stitching
Combining punchneedle embroidery with other sewing and needle crafts such as quilting, reverse applique and cross stitch
Nine punchneedle embroidery projects on a variety of surfaces, including a photos album cover, napkins and Christmas ornaments
Troubleshooting with quick solutions to the most common punchneedle embroidery problems
Whether you are just getting started or have been working with punchneedle embroidery for years, Punchneedle The Complete Guide is sure to become your essential reference guide.
Synopsis
This book is a complete guide to the art of traditional punchneedle embroidery, including the many effects and textures that can be created with punchneedle. The book includes a brief history of the Russian origins of the technique, along with a comprehensive review of the tools and materials used. Each technique is illustrated with a small sample and instructions for the reader to try out the technique.
Marinda Stewart shares a lifetime of experience as an artist, designer, and recognized expert on punchneedle and teaches you how to use punchneedle embroidery on a wide range of background fabrics, from rough and earth silk tussah to the finest velvet, and how to create an enormous range of textures and effects. You will be inspired by the simplicity and beauty of Stewartas samples.