COMPLETE ART OF THREADING

von Laura Snow

146 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

What if a simple strand of thread could become a flower, a portrait, a treasured heirloom, a piece of wearable art-or even the beginning of a profitable creative skill? Don't just admire beautiful embroidery. Learn how to create it. Whether you are holding an embroidery needle for the very first time or you already have years of stitching experience, COMPLETE ART OF THREADING is designed to take you deeper into the fascinating world of threadwork and help you turn fabric and thread into something truly remarkable.

This is more than a book about making stitches.>Inside, you will discover how to: Choose the right needles, threads, fabrics, hoops, frames, stabilizers, and essential tools for different projects.Understand cotton, linen, canvas, Aida, silk, wool, velvet, organza, tulle, denim, and other fabrics-and know when to use each one.Work confidently with cotton floss, silk, rayon, metallic threads, ribbons, specialty fibers, and other materials.Prepare fabric properly, transfer patterns, plan stitch order, and maintain proper fabric tension.Master essential stitches such as running stitch, back stitch, stem stitch, split stitch, chain stitch, satin stitch, cross stitch, blanket stitch, herringbone, and more.Move beyond the basics into advanced techniques including woven wheel, bullion knot, cast-on stitch, needle weaving, needle lace, raised satin stitch, Turkey work, and other intricate methods. - Explore decorative traditions including whitework, blackwork, redwork, goldwork, stumpwork, ribbon embroidery, Brazilian embroidery, crewel embroidery, Hardanger, Schwalm, drawn thread work, and pulled thread work.Create beautiful flowers, leaves, butterflies, birds, bees, landscapes, mountains, ocean themes, and nature-inspired compositions.Develop realistic animal and portrait details, including fur, feathers, eyes, hair, skin shading, lips, clothing, and backgrounds.Personalize your work with names, monograms, quotes, decorative fonts, and custom designs..

• Reihe: Independently published
• ISBN: 9798170517268
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 29.08.2026
• Größe: 279 x 216 mm
• Verlag: Independently published