A Fine Tradition

The Embroidery of Margaret Light

Margaret Light

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Inspirations Studios
13 January 2021

Art & Architecture; Embroidery crafts

Stitch beautiful needlework accessories, decorative panels and embroidered tiles drawing from a rich and diverse design history ranging from Islamic architecture, 17th century crewel bed hangings and Indian block prints to the Arts and Crafts movement and beyond.

14 projects showcase Margaret’s passion for joyful stitching with ingenious combinations of techniques and glorious colour play utilising wool, cotton and silk threads on linen fabrics. Detailed instructions are provided for every step from stitching to construction, including a comprehensive library of diagrams and step-by-step photographs for more than 90 stitches.

By: Margaret Light
Imprint: Inspirations Studios
Country of Publication: Australia
Dimensions: Height: 280mm, Width: 240mm, Spine: 11mm
Weight: 844g
ISBN: 9780648767008
ISBN 10: 0648767000
Pages: 156
Publication Date: 13 January 2021
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Margaret lives in Sydney and teaches surface stitchery throughout Australia and New Zealand. Her practical projects reflect her interest in the history and evolution of surface embroidery, especially crewelwork, and feature the traditional shapes, colours and stitches of the relevant period.

Reviews for A Fine Tradition: The Embroidery of Margaret Light

These 14 projects showcase Margaret's passion for joyful stitching, with clever combinations of techniques and colour play using wool, cotton and silk threads on linen fabric. Full details are given for every step from stitching to construction, plus a comprehensive library of diagrams and step-by-step photos for over 90 stitches. Machine Knitting Monthly * Machine Knitting Monthly *