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Making Needlework Accessories Embroidered with Beads
Carol Andrews
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Description for Making Needlework Accessories Embroidered with Beads
Paperback. Colourful silks, beads and metallic threads are used to decorate needle books, thimble slippers, key fobs and other needlework accessories in this project book. Full instructions, with diagrams and colour plates support Victorian, Indian and floral style bead embroideries, as well as the making up of the accessories. Editor(s): Bean, Ruth; Bean, Nigel. Num Pages: 128 pages, illustrations, 40 colour illustrations, 160 diagrams. BIC Classification: WFBC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 237 x 211 x 9. Weight in Grams: 468. 128 pages, illustrations, 40 colour illustrations, 160 diagrams. Editor(s): Bean, Ruth; Bean, Nigel. Colourful silks, beads and metallic threads are used to decorate needle books, thimble slippers, key fobs and other needlework accessories in this project book. Full instructions, with diagrams and colour plates support Victorian, Indian and floral style bead embroideries, as well as the making up of the accessories. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: WFBC. Dimension: 237 x 211 x 9. Weight: 466.
This innovative collection of projects from Carol Andrews, author Embroideries from an English Garden, celebrates the contents of the sewing box in colourful designs embellished with fine bead embroidery. Discover how to create stunning needlework accessories, as well as adornments for gifts and dress decoration.
This innovative collection of projects from Carol Andrews, author Embroideries from an English Garden, celebrates the contents of the sewing box in colourful designs embellished with fine bead embroidery. Discover how to create stunning needlework accessories, as well as adornments for gifts and dress decoration.
Product Details
Publisher
Crowood Press
Number of pages
128
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Condition
New
Number of Pages
128
Place of Publication
Bedford, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780903585330
SKU
V9780903585330
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 7 to 11 working days
Ref
99-49
About Carol Andrews
Carol Andrews is a creative embroideress and experienced teacher trained in botanical drawing. Her skills and talent for design are demonstrated in the stunning beaded needlework she and her pupils have worked for this book.
Reviews for Making Needlework Accessories Embroidered with Beads
April/May 05, Issue 34 This delightful book celebrates the tiny treasures that were such a feature of Victorian needlework boxes. Discover how to create stunning needlework accessories embellished with fine bead embroidery, from neat needle books to pretty pin baskets and the daintiest thimble slippers, each carefully crafted item is a joy to stitch and a pleasure to own. Clear step-by-step instructions, actual-size patterns and a wealth of photographs guide you through the projects, and there are suggestions for adapting the patterns to adorn gifts (if you can bear to give them away!) and decorate clothing. With a set of beautiful miniature accessories in your sewing box, you could be creating something for future generations to treasure.
Stitch
Oct 05 ...Using stunning silks, sparkling beads and couched metallic threads you can create charming needlework accessories, from needle books, bodkin and pin holders to thimble slippers and key fobs. Victorian, Indian and floral styles are included and the supporting techniques are explained in detail.
Patchwork & Quilting
Newsletter 63, Summer 06 This book is a 'must' for anyone interested in bead embroidery. It is very clear in its instructions, and apart from actual beading the book contains comprehensive details of requirements, stitches, construction and making up. Their basics are clearly written and illustrated (how could we forget how to start and finish off threads) and how often do we transgress? and put a knot on the reverse of the material. If you have any doubts refer to page 76. We are told how to make a twisted cord, also see page 60 for a different beaded tassel. Another point is the emphasis on practice pieces - by doing this we can obtain perfection, and also find out 'we can do it' - a useful adjunct for any beginner.
West Country Embroiderers
Stitch
Oct 05 ...Using stunning silks, sparkling beads and couched metallic threads you can create charming needlework accessories, from needle books, bodkin and pin holders to thimble slippers and key fobs. Victorian, Indian and floral styles are included and the supporting techniques are explained in detail.
Patchwork & Quilting
Newsletter 63, Summer 06 This book is a 'must' for anyone interested in bead embroidery. It is very clear in its instructions, and apart from actual beading the book contains comprehensive details of requirements, stitches, construction and making up. Their basics are clearly written and illustrated (how could we forget how to start and finish off threads) and how often do we transgress? and put a knot on the reverse of the material. If you have any doubts refer to page 76. We are told how to make a twisted cord, also see page 60 for a different beaded tassel. Another point is the emphasis on practice pieces - by doing this we can obtain perfection, and also find out 'we can do it' - a useful adjunct for any beginner.
West Country Embroiderers