Paint with Thread: In the Garden - Emillie Ferris

From embroidery artist Emillie Ferris, Paint with Thread: In the Garden is a hardback guide that celebrates nature through thread painting, also known as needlepainting or silk shading. Centred on the long and short stitch, it shows how a single strand of thread can be used to build realistic, brushstroke-like effects—ideal for embroiderers looking to develop their technique with clear, visual instruction.

Richly illustrated throughout, the book includes a step-by-step introduction to embroidery techniques, with advice on materials and fully illustrated explanations of the stitches and skills required. Nine exclusive garden-inspired patterns draw on Emillie’s love of nature, featuring motifs she is known for, including flowers, birds and butterflies. High-quality iron-on templates are also provided to help transfer designs onto fabric, with guidance on how to use them.

Key features

• Focuses on silk shading and thread painting
• Step-by-step introduction to embroidery techniques
• Advice on materials with illustrated stitch and skill guidance
• Nine exclusive garden-inspired patterns
• Motifs include flowers, birds and butterflies
• High-quality iron-on templates with instructions for use
• ISBN: 9781446314005

Specifications

• Format: Hardback
• Author: Emillie Ferris
• Publisher: David & Charles
• Pages: 128
• Publication date: 30 April 2025

Sizing

223 x 237 x 15 mm

Rackhams Reference : ZVP4Y6KAUJ