Drawn Thread Embroidery (An Owl Book) - Softcover

McNeill, Moyra

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0805014063 ISBN 13: 9780805014068

Publisher: Henry Holt & Co, 1990

Synopsis

From traditional, time-honored techniques to exciting contemporary innovations, here is the art of drawn thread embroidery thoroughly explained and beautifully illustrated with both line drawings and photographs. In addition to the basic techniques, such as ladder and zigzag hems, embroiderers will be delighted to find in-depth coverage of needleweaving, reticella, Russian drawn ground, Hedebo, and Hardanger-and a section on experimental machine work, too. The images get up-close to the exquisite, often delicate, stitching, and the diagrams clearly show the way to bring the needle through the fabric. Sketches give a sense of how the embroidery looks in a garment, and also suggest unique and surprising design ideas. Needleworkers will refer to this guide again and again, finding new inspiration every time.

About this title

About the Author:

Moyra McNeill trained as an embroiderer and is enthusiastic about 'traditional' techniques, allied to modern design and purpose. Drawn Thread Embroidery is her sixth book following this theme. She has taught adults over a period of many years and has served as a City and Guilds examiner, tutor and assessor. She is a practising embroiderer exhibiting regularly and working to commission. Moyra lives in West Wickham, Kent.

About this edition

• Publisher: Henry Holt & Co
• Publication date: 1990
• ISBN 10: 0805014063
• ISBN 13: 9780805014068
• Binding: Paperback