- Paperback: 144 pages
- Publisher: Batsford; Reprint edition (Jun 30 2003)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0713482621
- ISBN-13: 978-0713482621
- Product Dimensions: 30.8 x 22.4 x 1.2 cm
- Shipping Weight: 699 g
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #471,373 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Product Description
'A Complete Guide to Creative Embroidery' illustrates a wealth of ideas from two internationally renowned embroiderers. It is divided into two sections: the first, 'Design to Embroider' by Jean Littlejohn develops ideas showing that anyone can design as well as decorate fabric and paper for embroidery. The second, 'Stitched Images' by Jan Beaney, illustrates how to colour fabric and combine this with stitchery. She then looks at ways of interpreting designs using applique, patchwork, quilting, and hand and machine embroidery. The final section gives guidance on selecting a theme. With the combined talents of two innovative embroiderers, this highly illustrated book is an inspiring source of colour, pattern, design, stitch and texture which will encourage embroiderers to create their own exciting and rewarding pieces.
About the Author
Jan Beaney has been involved in the world of embroidery for over thirty years as a designer, tutor and author.
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33 of 33 people found the following review helpful
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A Complete Guide To Creative Embroidery, Jun 8 2000
By Lynnette M Fellowes - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: A Complete Guide to Creative Embroidery: Designs * Textures * Stitches (Paperback)
From cover to cover this book is truly an inspiration in design, texture & embroidery. The richness & color in every creation leaps out from the page and urges you to get started. Jan Beaney & Jean Littlejohn have combined their talents to present a wealth of ideas for everyone from beginner to artist. They inspire you to see beyond the visual image, to explore a multitude of different mediums, such as paper, textiles, paints & yarn. Even if like me, you never pick up a needle, you will find yourself creating textured designs in a variety of exciting ways. This beautiful book gives a whole new meaning to the word "embroidery".
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
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creative, Jun 25 2008
By Lorie - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: COMPLETE GUIDE CREATIVE EMBOI (Hardcover)
This book is worth tracking down, in a used copy. Great color photos, great discussion of traditional and non-traditional mediums. It's not for everyone, though. If you are into traditional embroidery or stitchery, look elsewhere. If you like a painterly, free wheeling use of materials, with an emphasis on experimentation and impressionistic results, you can't beat Jan Beaney and Jean Littlejohn. Their approach to fiber has altered my view of creative stitchery. I love this book, and would definitely recommend it to those who want to color outside the lines.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
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Inspiration!, July 12 2009
By Nagagirl - Published on Amazon.com
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This review is from: A Complete Guide to Creative Embroidery: Designs * Textures * Stitches (Paperback)
If you can only buy one of Jan Beaney and Jean Littlejohn's books this isthe one I'd recommend. It isn't one of the smaller, numbered booklets but
has 104+ pages of great information and many color photos.
The book is divided into two parts. First, design is investigated in such
a way that you want to run outside with sketchbook and pen. The second
part covers the actual fabric embellishment with paints, applique, stitches, and machine embroidery.
A glossary and index makes this a first-turn-to choice for a quick answer. On those days when inspiration drags its heels I open this
book to remember why I love needlework!
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