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Embroidered boxes : making practical items for embroidery / Jane Lemon ; with photographs by Valerie Harding and Rob Matheson.

By: Material type: TextTextSeries: Batsford classic embroideryPublisher: London : Batsford, 2003Description: 183 pages, 8 unnumbered pages : illustrations ; 25 cmContent type:
  • text
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 0713488042
  • 9780713488043
Uniform titles:
  • Embroidered boxes & other construction techniques
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 746.44043 22
LOC classification:
  • TT775 .L45 2003
Summary: "This classic text is the only practical guide to the specialist techniques of embroidered boxmaking-and a must for those just beginning to learn this craft or for more experienced embroiderers who want to extend their repertoire. Here are blow-by-blow instructions for constructing boxes from fabric-covered card, always done in accordance with the particular type of embroidery that will decorate them. There's also extensive information on making bags and purses, cushions, curtains, blinds and book covers that can be enhanced with a variety of stitchery. These techniques include applique, quilting, canvas work, and many others. Every embroiderer will succeed in producing a really professional finish!"--Publisher description.
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Book City Campus City Campus Main Collection 746.44043 LEM (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 1 Available A291483B

Originally published: Embroidered boxes & other construction tecniques. 1980.

Includes bibliographical references (page 189).

"This classic text is the only practical guide to the specialist techniques of embroidered boxmaking-and a must for those just beginning to learn this craft or for more experienced embroiderers who want to extend their repertoire. Here are blow-by-blow instructions for constructing boxes from fabric-covered card, always done in accordance with the particular type of embroidery that will decorate them. There's also extensive information on making bags and purses, cushions, curtains, blinds and book covers that can be enhanced with a variety of stitchery. These techniques include applique, quilting, canvas work, and many others. Every embroiderer will succeed in producing a really professional finish!"--Publisher description.

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