Edges and Finishes in Machine Embroidery Details Almost every piece of embroidery, including quilting or soft furnishings, needs finishing or edging - maybe just a simple hem or binding but more often a truly decorative finishing that enhances the textile. So often these finishing techniques are an afterthought, but they should be designed when the textile is designed, and should use the same style of stitching, and, often, the same threads or fabrics. This book - from one of the UK's leading machine embroiderers - gives a 'library' of possibilities, which can be used creatively, developed further and made more individual by the reader. It is ideal for the less experienced machine embroiderer but a great sourcebook for the more advanced. Each edging and finishing method is covered in a double-page spread with instructive text, diagrams and colour photography placed together for clarity. The methods given include designs for wall hangings, panels, book covers, bags, vessels, bowls, cushions, belts, tassels and other accessories. Over 100 photographs with clear step by step instructions. Any modern sewing machine will do all the stitching suggested here. This is an excellent book by this best selling author on machine embroidery. Very clear and concise. Soft cover, 128 pages. Price: $39.95 ($36.32) Contents: Introduction The importance of edges and finishings What feet to use Saving your back Fabric Edges Cut edges Torn edges Burnt or melted edges Bound edges Points and tabs Pintucks and piping Stitched Edges Satin stitch edges Corded edges Wired edges Lacy edges Buttonhole edges Patterned edges Embroidered slips on edges Beaded edges Larger beads Joining edges Fringes Delicate flower fringe Satin stitch rings Double-sided fringes or ruffs Fringes on a frame Painted fringes Printing a fringe Cords and Braids Zigzag cords Machine-wrapped cords Spiralled cords Cord ends Beaded cord ends Knots Looped, twisted & doubled cords Stitched thread braids Zigzag crochet chain Flower Stitcher braids Patterned braids Braids on water-soluble fabric Tassels Wrapped rings Making a tassel Wire frame tassels Wrapped ribbon tassels Wider ribbon tassels Hanging tassels Stylised tassels Pinch and tuck Folded tassels Wavy tassels Flower tassels Suppliers Bibliography Index