Effie Mitrofanis

Threadwork is a book about creating sumptuous embellished surfaces made by collaging rich colourful silks, transparent organza, and ribbons. It includes stitching with embroidery threads and ribbons, knitting, and other yarns, as well as adding further texture with raised embroidery, cords, metallic threads, and beads. The method or process involves creating an original soft textile by assembling layers of fabric...

Unique designs combined with beautiful coloured threads and cloths, as well as stylish embellishments, make this book especially attractive for all embroiderers. Stitchers who have dabbled in cross stitch, hardanger, and pulled work, as well as beginners and more experienced stitchers, are invited to venture into Needleweaving and Embroidery: Embellished Treasures, a combination of well-known embroidery techniques such as drawn...