Biessy, Martine
Embroidery Encyclopedia: Stitches and Techniques for Every Embroiderer
- ISBN 13:
- 9780764368493
- author:
- Biessy, Martine
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Schiffer Craft
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2025
- Pages:
- 416
- Dimensions:
- 26.6 x 22.6 x 4.1 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Home & Garden, Crafts & Hobbies, Reference,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Embroidery Encyclopedia: A comprehensive guide to stitches and techniques for every embroiderer. With 290 stitches in 15 stitch families, this fully illustrated resource provides thorough instructions and detailed diagrams to help you master the basics of embroidery.
Expert embroiderer and teacher Martine Biessy shares traditional needle embroidery techniques that were formerly passed down orally from generation to generation, as well as practical information on threads, tools, and equipment needed for proper embroidery techniques. The book also includes 90 projects to make with the stitches you master, covering topics such as smocking, embroidering on canvas and wool, using embellishments like beads and ribbons, and embroidering text and numbers.