Embroidered boxes : making practical items for embroidery / Jane Lemon ; with photographs by Valerie Harding and Rob Matheson.
"This classic text is the only practical guide to the specialist techniques of embroidered boxmaking-and a must for those just beginning to learn this craft or for more experienced embroiderers who want to extend their repertoire. Here are blow-by-blow instructions for constructing boxes from f...
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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London :
Batsford,
2003.
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| Series: | Batsford classic embroidery.
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| Summary: | "This classic text is the only practical guide to the specialist techniques of embroidered boxmaking-and a must for those just beginning to learn this craft or for more experienced embroiderers who want to extend their repertoire. Here are blow-by-blow instructions for constructing boxes from fabric-covered card, always done in accordance with the particular type of embroidery that will decorate them. There's also extensive information on making bags and purses, cushions, curtains, blinds and book covers that can be enhanced with a variety of stitchery. These techniques include applique, quilting, canvas work, and many others. Every embroiderer will succeed in producing a really professional finish!"--Publisher description. |
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| Item Description: | Originally published: Embroidered boxes & other construction tecniques. 1980. |
| Physical Description: | 183 pages, 8 unnumbered pages : illustrations ; 25 cm. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (page 189). |
| ISBN: | 0713488042 9780713488043 |