Whitework Embroidery

Techniques and Projects

Auburn Claire Lucas

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The Crowood Press Ltd
01 August 2023

Embroidery crafts

Master the exquisite stitches of whitework, and learn to combine them to create different textures and tones within beautiful designs. Whatever their level of experience. Includes an introduction to fabric, threads and equipment, as well as framing up , A detailed guide to individual whitework techniques, including stitch patterns, Practical advice on how to combine techniques and to design pieces of your own, Two complete projects with step-by-step instructions.

This practical guide covers a wide range of whitework stitches and techniques, and provides inspiration for all embroiderers, whatever their level of experience. Along with explaining the many stitches included under the definition of whitework, it goes further and demonstrates how to combine the stitches to make intricate and stunning pieces of embroidery. Packed with practical advice and instruction, it is the essential handbook that embroiderers need to enjoy and discover one of the oldest and most beautiful forms of embroidery techniques.

Introduction to fabric, threads and equipment, as well as framing up . A detailed guide to individual whitework techniques, including stitch patterns.

Practical advice on how to combine techniques and to design pieces of your own. Two complete projects with step-by-step instructions . Instruction on washing, mounting and caring for your pieces.

AUTHOR: Auburn Claire Lucas trained with the Royal School of Needlework and gained a QEST Scholarship to help her complete her studies. As well as working as a professional hand embroiderer, she is an RSN tutor and also teaches from her home studio in London.

960 illustrations

By: Auburn Claire Lucas
Imprint: The Crowood Press Ltd
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 260mm, Width: 215mm, Spine: 14mm
Weight: 747g
ISBN: 9780719842290
ISBN 10: 0719842298
Pages: 224
Publication Date: 01 August 2023
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Unspecified

Auburn Claire Lucas trained with the Royal School of Needlework and gained a QEST Scholarship to help her complete her studies. As well as working as a professional hand embroiderer, she is an RSN tutor and also teaches from her home studio in London.

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Whitework Embroidery

Techniques and Projects

Auburn Claire Lucas

$75

Paperback

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