The New Anchor Book of Blackwork Embroidery Stitches
Author(s): Jill Cater Nixon
Techniques and Designs Blackwork is a counted thread embroidery technique in which repetitive patterns are used to fill outlined areas. This book covers the materials and equipment needed, the essential stitches, and outlines in step-by-step detail the working of 49 infill patterns. It is sure to become an indispensable reference for stitchers. Blackwork was originally so called because black thread was most often used on white fabrics, but many of the 16 original charted designs provided show how this technique can just as effectively be worked with coloured threads on coloured fabrics. The beautiful designs include ringing Christmas bells, a charming country cottage, delicate florais and an exotic oriental fan and kimono. There are also ideas for how the delightful designs can be used to create a selection of small projects.
Product Information
Jill Cater Nixon is a talented blackwork and cross stitch designer, who has designed for Coats Crafts UK and Kreinik. She has contributed regularly to the needlecraft press and produces kit designs for Choices. Jill lives in Milton Keynes.
Introduction - including a brief history of this traditional technique; Materials and Equipment; Stitching Instructions - preparing the fabric, working in a frame or hoop, working from a chart; The Basic Stitches; Designing Your Own Filling Patterns; Embroidery Ideas - Project ideas with step-by-step instructions for making up; Finishing Your Embroidery - Stretching and framing your finished work; Stitch Directory; Filling Patterns numbers 1-49 and 16 new and original designs including: butterfly, kimono, oriental fan, country cottage, christmas bells, shell, teddy bear, strawberries, sailing ship, pram, lighthouse, carnation, shoe, fish, cup and saucer, and waterlily. Suppliers; Index
General Fields
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- : david
- : david
- : 0.295
- : 27 May 2005
- : 279mm X 216mm X 5mm
- : United Kingdom
- : books
Special Fields
- : Jill Cater Nixon
- : Paperback
- : 746.443041
- : 64
- : 50 colour photos, 2-colour a/ws & 16 charts
