Synopses & Reviews
In this stunning, color-illustrated collection of floral embroideries, the author of Redoutand#233;and#8217;s Finest Flowers in Embroidery introduces needleworkers to her unique long- and short-stitch and#147;needlepaintingand#8221; style of portraying flowers like a botanical painter. Five starter projects show novices how to create the illusion of brushwork in thread and use basic techniques, from preparing fabric and transferring designs to blocking and mounting. Sixteen easily achieved but challenging larger projects enable beginners and experts to bring to life meticulously detailed sunflowers, magnolias, bearded irises, an Icelandic poppy, roses, and more. With diagrams, full-size templates, and stitch directions included, this is a must-have for any embroidererand#8217;s library.
Review
andquot;Burrand#39;s designs draw from Victorian- and Edwardian-era postcards featuring flowers, birds, and petite portraits, and a few easy projects that introduce the fundamental concepts are provided. The miniature size of the projects allow for quicker, easier completion, and the finished projects can be framed or incorporated into goods such as needle books or cushions. VERDICT The intricate detail of needle painting will delight embroiderers who like photorealistic projects, and Burrand#39;s collection provides an overview of the basics of this technique.andrdquo; andmdash;Library Journal
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Small, embroidered andquot;paintingsandquot; can have all the detail, form, and beauty of a larger pieceandmdash;except theyand#39;re much quicker to stitch! These fresh and appealing designs all capture the pretty, romantic images typical of the Victorian and post-Victorian eras. All the projectsandmdash;which include traditional portraits, birds, and flowersandmdash;have detailed thread diagrams, and easy-to-follow instructions teach the basic stitches.
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How does color affect embroidery? How can it bring needlework to life? Crafters will uncover the possibilities in this unique, in-depth exploration of color in embroidery. From color selection and blending to choosing complimentary colors and creative contrasting and shading, it highlights a variety of techniques for surface and counted thread embroidery projects. More than 200 stitched examples with DMC thread keys, plus color schemes and projects such as roses, fruits, and birds will inspire stitchers.and#160;and#160;
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Renowned embroiderer Trish Burr passes her creative secrets on to stitchers--especially beginners--who want to take their needle painting skills to the next level. In 15 projects organized in three levels, from novice to intermediate, Trish provides expert, easy-to-follow guidance on techniques for surface stitching that provide subtle shadings and a soft, paintlike blending of colors. Sections on materials, the long and short stitch, and helpful practice motifs lead to gorgeous projects like Burgundy Rosebuds, a Wild Pansy, and a Racquet-tailed Roller.
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Embroiderers everywhere wonand#8217;t find the timeand#151;theyand#8217;ll make the time to create these delicate, artistic crewel and surface embroideries. The 16 achievable projects are challenging but not overwhelming, decorative but also practical, with pleasing color schemes and clear step-by-step instructions. The inspirational floral designs require the minimum number of stitches to create the exciting and impressive stylized effects, conferring the embroiderer a freedom of expression. The skillful blending of wool, silk, and cotton guides the beginner and inspires the experienced stitcher to create this unique style of embroidery. The numerous photographs, illustrations, and row-by-row color keys make following the projects an effortless task and a joy to stitch.
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The beautiful culmination of years of work and research on African life and its fascinating customs, this exquisite collection contains a wonderful abundance of scenic plant, bird, and wildlife scenes to embroider. Enchanting projects in bright and vivid color and accompanied by little folkloric stories capture Africa from sunrise to sunset. They progress from quick and easy designs to more challenging patterns for the advanced stitcher. An additional alphabet chart and motif library are included.
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and#8220;Trish Burr has painstakingly recreated blooms from the paintings of 19th century botanical artist Pierre Joseph Redoute in exquisite embroidery. Using only the simplest stitches, she provides instructions, illustrations and photo- graphs to take you step-by-step through stitching 17 beautiful budsand#8212;roses, lilies, birds of paradise, dahlias, magnolias and more. A gorgeous gift for anyone with a passion for flowers or needlework.and#8221;and#8212;
Vogue Patterns.About the Author
Trish Burr is the author of the highly successful and beautiful books
Redouteand#39;s Finest Flowers in Embroidery (2002),
Long and Short Stitch Embroidery: A Collection of Flowers (2006),
Crewel and Surface Embroideryandmdash;Inspirational Floral Designs (2008),
Needle Painting Embroideryandmdash;Fresh Ideas for Beginners, and
Colour Confidence in Embroidery (2011), all published by Sally Milner Publishing.