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Threadwork
Silks, Stitches, Beads and Cords
Series: Milner Craft Series
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Create sumptuous embellished surfaces.
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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 as a background that is embellished with stitches, quilting, beads, and cords. Within the 128 pages, there are 28 amazing projects, all with full instructions for an exact reproduction, ideas for using what is available, or for combining techniques throughout the book to create a truly unique piece.
Beautiful photography of finished pieces enriches the experience, making this book a feast for the eyes and your creative spirit.
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Threadwork by Effie Mitrofanis is celebrated for its vibrant and bold use of colour and texture, showcasing embroidery and stitching as central elements. The book is praised for its comprehensive guide to creating eye-catching pieces using layered silks, organzas, and ribbons. It is organised into sections that cover techniques like background preparation, textural stitches, and cord embellishments, each more visually stunning than the last. The inclusion of detailed diagrams and photographs makes it a valuable resource for anyone looking to add a dynamic flair to their embroidery projects.
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ISBN: 9781863514033
Publisher: Sally Milner Publishing Pty Ltd
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 01 November 2009
Country: Australia
Imprint: Sally Milner Publishing Pty Ltd
Illustration: 144 Illustrations, color
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Width: 210.0mm
Height: 280.0mm
Weight: 585g
Pages: 144
About the Author
Effie Mitrofanis is a researcher and tutor of creative and traditional hand embroidery. She exhibits and lectures regularly in Australia and internationally. She is the author of five books, Creative Canvas Embroidery, Tassels & Trimmings, Decorative Tassels and Cords and Casalguidi Style Linen Embroidery, and Needleweaving and Embroidery, published by Sally Milner Publishing in 2005. She is also a successful designer of embroidery kits. Effie has studied embroidery and needle lace in the U.K., Italy, Greece, China and India. She has an Associate Diploma of Fine Art, and Master of Visual & Performing Arts, focussing on the origin and evolution of needle lace. She has published numerous articles in the World of Embroidery, U.K. and magazines in Australia. She has a passionate interest in the art, pattern and texture of embroidery, its history, its makers and techniques.
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