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A-Z of Goldwork with Silk Embroidery

Publisher Country Bumpkin Publications
Edition Spiral Bound

The world famous A-Z Series has sold more than 2.5 million copies worldwide and are must have needlework guides for any sewing library. With hundreds of simple step-by- step instructions and photographs for different stitches and techniques, they are filled with glorious designs for you to stitch or adapt to suit your own projects. You'll find over 500 step-by-step photographs to help you create each one of the 10 featured projects like an expert, while learning 96 different goldwork and silk embroidery stitches and techniques.
Price: £14.99

The Art and Craft of Goldwork
by Antonia Lomney

Publisher Kangaroo Press
Edition Paperback

Goldwork is stunning and sumptuous but surprisingly it is not hard to do.The beautiful projects in this book rely on a simple couching stitch to capture the thread to the cloth. There is so much that can be done with goldwork; it can be combined with lush fabrics, brightly coloured silk threads, rich ribbons, beads and sequins to create the most gorgeous textures and designs.
Price: £8.99

New Ideas in Goldwork
by Tracy A Franklin

Publisher Batsford
Edition Paperback

NEW IN PAPERBACKTaking the best of the traditional and the new, New Ideas in Goldwork is a beautiful exploration of the potential of this needlework technique, combining it with metal-thread work in experimental ways. Expert and ex-Royal School of Needlework teacher, Tracy Franklin, takes the technique to new heights to inspire all embroiderers. Reference ideas from notebooks, cuttings and new and old embroideries are included.Lavishly illustrated with colour photographss and clear line diagrams, New Ideas in Goldwork covers:the basics of the traditional style, from design to simple padding of gold and metal threadstwo basic techniques of laid work and cut purl work, as these are fundamental in working a design correctlyillustration and instruction on different stitch typeshow to apply gold and metal threads in the most intricate and inspiring waysColour, detail and good design are the key points, always showing how exciting and sophisticated gold and metal work can be. Finally, the readers are encouraged to use their own creativity.
Price: £14.99

All That Glitters
by Alison Cole

Publisher Search Press
Edition Paperback

While the primary focus of All That Glitters is Goldwork, the author's passion for both Goldwork and Stumpwork is evident through the diverse range of projects featured.All That Glitters features sections on Basic Supplies and Requirements, Stitches and Techniques and Projects, ranging from dimensional framed pieces to functional items all with clear, easy to read instructions, illustrations and colour photographs.
Price: £14.99

Goldwork Embroidery
by Mary Brown

Publisher Sally Milner Publishing
Edition Paperback

Goldwork Embroidery by Mary Brown is the most comprehensive book on this ancient form of embroidery. The history of goldwork in Britain and Europe is illuminated with images in glorious full-colour of gold embroidered costumes and textiles held in museums and private collections, many never previously published or seen by the public. This book includes fifteen original projects that either reference historical examples or exhibit contemporary techniques for this form of embroidery.A beautiful book that covers every aspect of gold embroidery.
Price: £23.99

Metal Thread Embroidery
by Jane Lemon

Publisher Batsford
Edition Paperback

Jane Lemon has used her considerable experience in the technique to update her classic work on the subject. Illustrated throughout with over 200 colour photographs, the book guides the reader through every technique, with clear diagrams, step-by-step explanations and photographs of finished work.
Price: £16.99

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