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Celtic Inspirations for Machine Embroiderers
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Lavishly illustrated with over 90 colour photographs, the book covers: • Celtic knots, from simple knot patterns on paper to computer aided design, along with stitching instructionsto transform the design into embroisery for panels, bags, tassels and and other items. • Twists and plaits, using cut and twist methods and and free-machine techniques that can be built up into entire fabrics or used as braids. • Spirals, scrolls and meanders. Stitching using innovative methods introduces distressed fabrics, vanishing muslin and water-soluble paper. Contemporary use of metals and wires add richness to the stitched fabric. • Lettering is used to decorate fabrics and can be stitched by computer or by more traditional methods. 'Manuscript' backgrounds are adorned with metal and stitched elements in Celtic style. • The final design - putting the whole thing together, and how to redeem a failing piece of work. And - from the back cover Leading embroidery authors Valerie Campbell-Harding and Maggie Grey translate the richness of Celtic imagery into fabric, textiles and stitched work using machine embroidery. The visual Celtic elements from fine manuscripts, metalwork and stone sculpture - spirals, knots, plaits, lettering, interlacings andmeanders - are brought to life through designs that start simply and build up to more complex pieces. The book gives detailed information on the design process, then progresses to stitch, with plenty of new ideas as well as new slants on old favourites. A final chapter shows you how to put together finished pieces and - should it all go wrong - how to redeem an uninteresting piece. The authors encourage readers not just to copy existing designs but, through experimentation and stitch samples, to make the work their own. Hard cover, 128 pages. Price: $49.95 ($45.41)
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