Embroidered Boxes Details First published in 1980, reprinted many times, and now reissued as a Batsford Classic Embroidery Book. This classic text by one of Britain's leading embroiderers sets down all the specialist techniques for making embroidered boxes. This book is a must for all those beginning to make boxes and other practical structures decorated with embroidery and for those who wish to extend their repertoire. Jane Lemon provides step-by-step instructions for constructing boxes from fabric-covered card, always bearing in mind the requirements of the embroidery to be worked on them. There are also chapters on making bags and purses, cushions, curtains, blinds and book covers, which can be enhanced with applique, quilting, canvas-work and many other forms of embroidery. The techniques described will help all embroiderers to achieve a really professional finish for their practical work. Jane Lemon worked in theatre, and then for eight years as a costume designer for television. She is a member of the Practical Study Group of the Embroiderers' Guild, an experienced teacher and lecturer on embroidery and a founder member of the Sarum Group, formed in 1978 to design and work ecclesiastical embroidery. She is the author of a number of embroidery books, including Metal Thread Embroidery. Soft cover, 183 pages. Price: $34.95 ($31.78) Contents General Construction Enlarging Patterns and Designs Blocking or Stretching the Embroidery Cutting Card Grain Treatment of Fraying Edges Use of Glue Mitred Corners Lacing Ladder-Stitch Boxes Designing the Box Tools and Materials Order of Work Rectangular and Square Boxes Various Types of Lid Oval and Round Boxes Fittings Boxes of Other than Four Sides Writing-Papcr Boxes Boxes with Drawers Unusual Shaped Boxes and Those on a Base Platform Bags and Purses Designing the Bag or Purse Tools and Materials Bags and Purses continued Finishes Handles Fasteners Drawing out the Pattern Order of Work Shapes Without Gussets Gussets Cut in One Piece with the Sides Soft Gussets Stiff Gussets Gussets Cut in One Piece with the Handle Gussets Cut in One Piece with the Base and the Handle Linings and Fittings Attaching Metal-Frame Tops Cushions Designing the Cushion Tools and Materials Cushion Pads Piping Fastenings Order of Work Standard Cushions Tailored Box-Sided Cushions Cylindrical Cushions Variegated Shaped Cushions Curtains Designing the Curtains Tools and Materials Borders Measuring Order of Work Cutting Headings Unlined Curtains Lined Curtains Interlined Curtains Pelmets Tic-Backs Blinds Designing the Blind Tools and Materials Order of Work Book Covers Designing the Book Cover Inserting a Contrasting Fabric or Technique Lettering Tools and Materials Order of Work for the Slip-On Cover Slip-On Covers Close-Bound Covers Folders and Loose-Leaf Covers