MAGIC OF FREE MACHINE EMBROIDERY

by Doreen Curran (Author)

• Used

  Hardcover
  1993

  $9.83

  This guide to free machine embroidery begins with the basics before progressing to more advanced techniques showing how to create a wonderful range of textures using thicker thread and applique. Illustrated by numerous colour photographs, the book offers practical advice on how to tackle machine stitches, textures and directions, openwork, fabric thread techniques, overlays and underlays, stumpwork and painted backgrounds. Two simple basic charts show the reader how to achieve the basic stitches and how they can be used creatively to produce unique pieces of work.

• Used

  Paperback
  2002

  $4.15

  This book starts with the basics of free-machine embroidery and leads on to advanced techniques. Heavily illustrated with colour photographs, it includes many of the author's own ideas to make embroidered pictures stand out sculpturally. Building up techniques with textures and applique are explored, together with the use of thick threads, both wrapped and applied, stumpwork and fabric sculpting. The use of painted backgrounds and layers of semi-transparent fabrics add to depth and mood. This book can be a stepping stone to the development of readers' own ideas in this growing art, which is not tied to traditional ways. Two very helpful charts allow you to tell at a glance how the basic stitches are achieved, and how they can be used creatively.