Compiled by the expert team at Country Bumpkin, renowned Australian publishers of embroidery books and magazines.
Crewel embroidery is ever popular, so it's good to see a new book
on the subject. The eighth in the popular A-Z series, the
spiral-bound style of this book means that it's very easy to use.
The stitch instructions and all techniques are illustrated with
clear step-by-step photographs. In some stitches, such as laid work
and trellis work, the basic stitches are worked and then there are
photos of various ways to work and embellish them to create a range
of patterns...The designs are all very traditional, but, worked in
a wide range of stitches, every one will enhance your stitching
skills. From the history of crewel work to preparing, working and
finishing an embroidery, you'll find everything you need to know,
and there are also tantalising snippets of information scattered
throughout the book.
*Stitch*
This is a reprint of a book that has become a classic. It tells you
all you need to know about crewel embroidery. From the history of
this beautiful needlework to the stitches and techniques, this book
will inspire. 500 step by step photographs will help you to master
the stitches and there are full size patterns to use. Purple
Pomegranate is my favourite. This handy reference is suitable for
all levels.
*Karen Platt Yarnsandfabrics.co.uk/crafts*
In this recent title seven embroiderers provide an exciting range
of designs, each with a full-sized pattern, inspiring both beginner
and the more experienced needleworker to try the versatility of
this historic stitch technique. Beautifully illustrated in full
colour, forty-five stitches are shown in detailed step-by-step
photographs together with comprehensive chapters on materials and
methods. Excellent value-for-money and a valuable addition to an
embroiderers’ bookshelf.
*East Kent Embroiderer's Guild*
A clear, concise, cleverly crafted book in the new, easily laid
open format. Clear photographs, concise instructions and clever
designs. A lovely book for beginner and experienced alike. It's
already on my Christmas list and will be worth the wait.
*West Country Embroiderers*
This book introduces you to the tradition that is crewel embroidery
and its transformation into an art form that is still popular
today. It is a perfect introduction for beginners and a 'must have'
for more experienced embroiderers. Presented in an easy to use
style, it overflows with hundreds of step-by-step photographs and
invaluable hints for creating over 16 original designs in styles
ranging from traditional to contemporary, each one accompanied by
colour photography, clear working instructions and a full-size
pattern... Facts about the beginning of crewel embroidery and its
evolution within different societies are included, along with 500
step-by-step photographs and easy to follow instructions for more
than 45 stitches and techniques.
*Embroiderer's Guild Stitch*
In common with many spinners, weavers and dyers, my interests
extend to other textile-related crafts. Crewel embroidery was
traditionally worked with a two-ply, worsted spun, wool thread on
linen fabric. It dates back to at least the eleventh century, the
misnamed Bayeux Tapestry being a famous example. This book was
first published in 2015 and was already on my bookshelf. The 2018
reprint is more or less identical to the original. It starts with a
concise history of the craft, followed by general information about
suitable threads, fabrics, needles, frames and other tools. The
main section contains detailed instructions for the most commonly
used stitches. Each step is illustrated with a photograph, below
which is a written explanation. The clarity of the images and the
accuracy of the descriptions are excellent. It covers the most used
stitches in crewel embroidery and will remain one of my most
consulted texts on the subject. I recommend it to both novice and
experienced embroiderers.
*The Journal for Weavers, Spinners & Dyers*
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