Short description
Embroiderers everywhere won't find the time--they'll "make" the time to create these delicate, artistic crewel and surface embroideries. The 16 achievable projects are challenging but not overwhelming, decorative but also practical, with pleasing color schemes and clear step-by-step instructions. The inspirational floral designs require the minimum number of stitches to create the exciting and impressive stylized effects, conferring the embroiderer a freedom of expression. The skillful blending of wool, silk, and cotton guides the beginner and inspires the experienced stitcher to create this unique style of embroidery. The numerous photographs, illustrations, and row-by-row color keys make following the projects an effortless task and a joy to stitch.
Long description
In a fusion of crewel and surface embroidery, Trish Burr has broken boundaries with her unique sense of colour and shading by interpreting a mix of thread painting and Australian wool embroidery.With clear illustrations and step-by-step instructions, the 17 achieveable projects use the minimum of stitches to create exciting effects.The skilful blending of wool, silk and cotton guides the beginner and inspires the experienced stitcher to create this unique style of embroidery.The numerous step-by-step photographs, illustrations and row-by-row colour keys make following the projects an effortless task and a joy to stitch. It includes: 17 beautiful projects easily achieved using the clear step-by-step instructions; useful diagrams for patterns and stitch directions as well as colour keys; and well-known author with a unique style.
Review
Karenplatt.co.uk: The inspirational floral designs in this embroidery book were themselves inspired by the work of master decorative painters in the USA and Australia and also by the Zhostovo folk art style of Russia. They are portrayed in crewel and surface embroidery. Roses, poppies, lavender and much more is found here. The interpretations by Trish Burr are talented, the colours beautifully blended. Each step-by-step project is accompanied by materials and colour guidance as well as clear instructions. The book also has a superb introduction and stitches. It is suitable for beginners to advanced embroiderers with a skill grading for each project. This 144-page book is superb for all lovers of floral rendition.