The Embroidery Book: Visual Resource of Color & Design

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embroidery is shown together with a chart showing the components and colours. Many techniques are explained and there is a huge section on stitches and how to form them. You’ll find subtle salmons, vibrant purples and fuchsias, delicate pale pinks, muted lavenders, whites – a whole range of lovely color palettes for the projects.

Both of these straightforward stitch dictionaries feature clear step-by-step instructions, photographs and diagrams which are simple to follow. They include over 170 stitches, including a large range of surface stitches. Colour theory is covered with the inclusion of a colour board of fabric, threads and beads explaining hues, tints, shades and values. Design and construction are also covered - the book has a vintage feel and this is very evident in this section. Design basics are well explained but bigger pics would have been better here as in other parts of the book although larger versions are shown elsewhere. A very good idea is the Colourful Creations section where an These books cover a wide range of embroidery stitches, techniques, and projects, providing options for creating garments, home decor, and works of art. Elisabetta sets her book in an imaginary setting that helps deliver a certain “mood” to the whole book. It’s quite nice and poetic! There’s a somewhat romantic sense here that lends itself well to these designs.For summer, I love this deep yellow and red combination – it is warm and a little sultry. It reminds me of looking over a summer landscape bathed in hot sun, while sitting in the shade surrounded by the scent of flowers and the buzz of bees. Enchanted August!

There are 12 color themes presented for the designs, so that you can suit the colors to your tastes and decor. The colors range from muted, soft colors to bolder, exciting colors. The featured embroidery books in this buying guide cater to both beginners and advanced embroiderers, offering step-by-step instructions and illustrations to help improve skills. For a traditional approach of slow stitching to create luxurious seams and lavish embellishments, look no further. This title is a spectacular encyclopedia of embroidery, sharing valuable techniques passed down through the generations from mother to daughter. A highlight is the visual guide section , with labelled smaples of all 149 stitches and where to find instructions - you'll wonder how you ever worked without it. Buy this book to learn what embroidery can do for you! While the alphabet in the book is a key feature, I particularly love the extra decorative touches – the sprays of flowers, scrolls, and other design elements that can be adapted to all kinds of embroidery projects, from household linens to clothing to accessories, curtains, chair covers, lamp shades … you name it! If you are a fan of floral motifs, if you like decorative alphabets, if you yearn to stitch beautiful linens and other useful items, if you’re keen on realistic and somewhat dimensional embroidery, if you love having guidance with assembling a variety of color palettes, this book is for you! Where to Find ItIn fact, there is a section in the book dedicated just to the question of adapting the designs to different projects and uses. Very nice! Well, of course I’m carrying it. I love all of Elisabetta’s books, and I’m happy to have them available for you in my shop! Embroidery is a versatile needlework technique that can be mastered with practice and the right instruction.