$75.00
celebrate nature + embroider the delights of the garden with the beautiful second book from embroidery artist emillie ferris.
thread painting, also known as needlepainting or silk shading, is a form of embroidery that creates a realistic effect using a single strand of thread + one simple stitch : the 'long + short stitch'. using this technique you can effectively paint with thread in a similar way to brushstrokes on a canvas.
this richly illustrated guide includes:
• a step-by-step introduction to embroidery techniques, including advice on materials + fully illustrated explanations of the stitches + skills needed.
• nine exclusive patterns inspired by the garden + emillie's love of nature, including motifs that she is best known for such as flowers, birds + butterflies.
• high-quality iron-on templates for easy design transfer onto the fabric, with full guidance on how to use them.
not only are the embroideries sublime, but the book itself is a thing of beauty, with incredible attention to detail, from the exquisite photography to the lavish hardback binding + gold foiling, making it a real treasure for the book lover.
