Hand-Stitched Crazy Patchwork

More Than 160 Techniques and Stitches to Create Original Designs

Häftad, Engelska, 2016

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Hazel Blomkamp combines a range of patchwork techniques including embroidery, beadwork, lace making and tatting to create inspiring, hand-stitched designs.There are five projects to make exploring and combining your needlework skills. Everything has been created with fabric, a needle, threads, ribbons and beads. In some cases, even the ‘patches’ have been created with embroidery techniques. Be inspired to explore and combine your skills in new and exciting ways.

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Utgivningsdatum2016-03-09
Mått193 x 260 x 12 mm
Vikt638 g
FormatHäftad
SpråkEngelska
FörlagSearch Press Ltd
ISBN9781782213482

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Hazel Blomkamp has taught embroidery and beadwork in South Africa for over 20 years. She is the author of Crewel Twists, Crewel Intentions, Crewel Creatures, two stitch guide books – Needle Lace Techniques and Needle Weaving Techniques – and has collaborated on Freestyle Embroidered Mandalas with Di van Niekerk and Monique Day-Wilde. She is a regular contributor to local and overseas publications. Hazel runs a busy website from home, providing embroidery kits and supplies to the four corners of the earth. Travelling extensively both around South Africa and abroad to teach and promote her work, she is regularly invited to teach at international conventions. Her teaching has taken her to Australia, New Zealand, Western and Eastern Europe, North America and Asia.

Introduction 6General TipsTools and Materials 11Techniques Gallery 14Creating a panel of crazy patch 14Embroidery stitches 20Ribbon embroidery 29Combination stitches 30Needle lace 34Needle weaving 49Bead embroidery stitches 59Beading techniques 62Simple tatting techniques 75Finishing techniques 81Projects 87Gussy up 87Nightshade 103Waiting for santa 115Rambling vine 131Savannah winter 157Patterns 172

This is just such a pretty book. Not only are the 5 projects divine but the 10 techniques that are showcased are a sure fire way to make your work stunning and looking 'high end'. I adore the eclectic look of the quilting and the box lid is just amazing and looks very bohemian. Fabric, beads and ribbons are just some of the embellishments suggested, and the embroidery adds a beautiful finishing touch. There are templates included, along with hints and tips. Each project has instructions that are are easy to follow and Top Tips and colour suggestions are also provided. The beauty of this book lies in the detail of each project. It is not so much 'crazy' patchwork, instead it is an impressive and dazzling creative way of adorning your home. I will using this book to complete a year long 'stitch-a-long' project with a pen friend. It is inspiring and absolutely gorgeous.