Thread Painting and Silk Shading Embroidery - Techniques and Projects embroidery

Thread Painting and Silk Shading Embroidery - Techniques and Projects embroideryThread Painting and Silk Shading Embroidery Techniques and Projects by Margaret Dier Thread painting embroidery is one of the most beautiful embroidery techniques. Often mistaken for painted art, it shows off the true skill of an embroiderer. This book demystifies the technique and shows how easy it is to start embroidering your own stitched masterpieces. For the true beginner and the experienced stitcher alike it will be a treasured guide, explaining

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This type of linen can be a challenge

The kit explores many different traditional crewel work stitches (4 outline stitches

Knots & Decorations

plus needles and a square of Belfast linen to practice on

Ribbon embroidery is a simple

Suitable for confident beginners or anyone with a little experience

embroidery and construction

silk ribbon

The kit explores two types of couching plus chipping and padding techniques

With ivory duchesse satin and pure silk ribbons

in a beautiful natural shade or white