Goldwork and Silk Shading Inspired by Nature - Hazel Everett

Goldwork and Silk Shading Inspired by Nature by Hazel Everett is a practical guide to two distinctive embroidery disciplines, bringing them together in one volume. This paperback edition includes step-by-step instruction, samplers and a wide selection of projects.

Key details

• Author: Hazel Everett
• Completed by Jan Barsby
• Format: Paperback
• Pages: 192
• Publisher: Search Press
• Publication date: 19 November 2021

Focused on both traditional and more innovative approaches, the book explains how to work in goldwork or silk shading and how to combine the two for striking results. Guidance covers choosing threads, materials and equipment, planning the order of work, transferring designs to fabric and framing up, alongside stitch techniques designed to help you achieve the finish you are aiming for.

Nature provides the creative starting point, with projects featuring flowers, fungi, trees, bats and dragonflies, each supported by detailed instructions and practical top tips. Original designs run throughout, with exercises, diagrams, full-size templates and photographs to help you build confidence and develop your own embroideries.

Further details

• ISBN: 9781782216414
• Dimensions: 216 x 280 x 13.5 mm
• Illustrations: 500 colour illustrations
• Includes six samplers and 24 projects

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