Long and Short Stitch Embroidery: A Collection of Flowers

by Trish Burr

Book Overview

In this stunning, color-illustrated collection of floral embroideries, the author of Redout?'s Finest Flowers in Embroidery introduces needleworkers to her unique long- and short-stitch "needlepainting" 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...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1863513523
• ISBN13: 9781863513524
• Release Date: August 2006
• Publisher: Sally Milner Publishing
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 1.18 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 8.3" x 11.0"

Customer Reviews

Long and Short Stitch Embroidery

Having never done hand embroidery before I was delighted to find that this book was aimed at both beginner and more experienced user. The lessons progressed in an easy way as each skill was learned. Loads of information, help, illustrations to take you every step of the way. I am now addicted to this lovely art.

Long and Short Stitch Embroidery: A Collection of Flowers

Love the book, easy instructions and love all the projects in the book. Excellent book.

Beautiful Book!

This is a wonderful book. full of beautiful flowers. The instructions are great and make me, a beginner know that I can do this! LOL You will not be disappointed.

Long and Short Stitch

I can't wait to do some of the projects in here. This book is truly beautiful and even if you do not avail yourself of the exercises, it is still excellent and worth owning!! Long and Short Stitch Embroidery: A Collection of Flowers (Milner Craft Series)

Pleasure to Own

A lovely book to own - full of tips and "how-to" with exquisite photographs.