Beginner's Guide to Berlin Woolwork
Ref:
085532936X
AuthorJane Alford
SummaryTaking her inspiration from original patterns, Jane Alford shows how to create a beatiful selection of traditional floral designs.
Worked on canvas with a combination of mainly cross stitch and tent stitch, Berlin Woolw worked on canvas and the stitches included tent and cross stitch. In this book Jane Alford shares her enthusiasm and admiration for the beautiful embroideries of this bygone era. Using the clear colour charts the reader can recreate the vibrancy and beauty of the original floral designs, from lily of the valley and pansies to beaded poppies and roses. This beginner's guide covers all you need to know, from preparing the canvas and joining threads, to blocking, mounting and framing an embroidery.
* Part of the Needlecraft Series* No competition* Includes two of the most popular stitches - cross stitch and tent stitch
IntroductionMaterials and equipmentGetting started Working the charts Preparing the canvas Preparing the wool/thread Stitches Starting to sew Joining threadsFinishing techniques Blocking Mounting and framing Projects
No of pages48pp
FormatBC Paperback
PublisherSearch Press
ISBN085532936X
EAN9780855329365
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Price:
£6.99