The Magic of Free-Machine Embroidery
by Curran, Doreen
- Used
- Paperback
- first
- Condition
- Nr Fine
- ISBN 10
- 190397514X
- ISBN 13
- 9781903975145
- Seller
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Comfort, Texas, United States
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About This Item
Turnbridge Wells, Kent, UK: Search Press Ltd, 2003. 1st Ed 3rd Pr. Paperback. 4to. 244 Pgs.. Nr Fine. The Magic of Free-Machine Embroidery by Doreen Curran. Published by Search Press Ltd, Turnbridge Wells, Kent, UK, 2003. 1st Edition 3rd Printing. Paperback. No DJ. Size 4to (up to 12'' tall). Condition: Nr Fine. 111 Pgs. ISBN 190397514X. Beginning with the basics of free-machine embroidery and leading on to advanced techniques, this book explores building-up techniques with textures and applique, as well as the use of thick threads, both wrapped and applied, stumpwork and fabric sulptiong. Illustrated with color photos, it includes many of the author's own ideas to make embroidered pictures stand out sculpturally. The use of painted backgrounds and layers of semi-transparent fabrics add to depth and mood. This book is also a stepping stone to the development of your own ideas in this growing art that is not tied to traditional ways. Two very helpful charts allow you to tell at a glance how the basic stitches are achieved, and how they can be used creatively. Description text copyright 2015 BooksForComfort. Item ID 30303.
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- Bookseller
- Comfort Kraft (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 30303
- Title
- The Magic of Free-Machine Embroidery
- Author
- Curran, Doreen
- Format/Binding
- Paperback. 4to. 244 Pgs.
- Book Condition
- Used - Nr Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- 1st Ed 3rd Pr
- Binding
- Paperback
- ISBN 10
- 190397514X
- ISBN 13
- 9781903975145
- Publisher
- Search Press Ltd
- Place of Publication
- Turnbridge Wells, Kent, UK
- Date Published
- 2003
- Keywords
- Machine Embroidery, Design
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Comfort Kraft
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We have our own web stores as well as affiliates such as ABE, Biblio, Ebid, Antiqbook.
We have been selling books since 1999 and take pride in our complete descriptions of our books.
We are (slowly) setting up a B&M store on our country property and hope to have it open ASAP.
We will have both books and craft/collectible items in the shop. IN the meantime, please find us online
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