Helen M. Stevens' Embroidered Animals (3rd ed.)
Author(s): Helen M. Stevens
In this fourth title in her Masterclass Embroidery Series, acclaimed textile artist Helen M. Stevens reveals the secrets of achieving lifelike effects using pure silk thread.
Embroidered Animals features over 20 inspirational studies from nature.
In five chapters, Helen creates a variety of animal portraits: from ferocious predators to familiar countryside dwellers. Each of the five chapters builds toward an in-depth project, which includes templates, colour keys and step-by-step stitching instructions. Easy-to-follow colour photographs illustrate the working stages of each masterclass project, ensuring that perfect results can be achieved when recreating these delightful animal studies.
Product Information
Since opening her studio, True Embroideries, in 1981, Helen M. Stevens' work has become internationally acclaimed. Her original pictures are in collections worldwide and she is the author of 12 titles for D&C. Helen lives near Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk.
Introduction; 1 Fur and Whiskers; 2 Tooth and Claw; 3 Met by Moonlight; 4 Best Friends; 5 Weird and Wonderful; Materials; Basic Techniques; Stitch Variations; Suppliers; Acknowledgments; Index.
General Fields
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- : 44985
- : 44985
- : 01 March 2009
- : 238mm X 265mm
- : United Kingdom
- : books
Special Fields
- : Helen M. Stevens
- : Paperback
- : 3rd Revised edition
- : 746.44
- : 96
- : 65 colour photos, 5 colour illustrations & 5 line illustrations
