New Canvaswork: Creative Techniques in Needlepoint [Hardcover]

Jill Carter (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 1, 2007

Classic canvaswork is undergoing a renaissance: inventive embroiderers have cultivated new and innovative ways to use it, both on its own and in conjunction with other popular styles of stitchery. The breathtaking results of these creative explorations are all laid out here, in a guide that serves as both a practical introduction to the form and a showcase for the best work being done today. Embroiderers will find inspiration from the clever twists on traditional techniques that can add sparkle and individuality to any piece. The ideas and instructions covered include everything from using modern-day fabrics (including sheers) to adding ribbon, doing machine stitching, and applying painted fusible webbing.

Editorial Reviews

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'..a celebration of canvas work and the potential fo embroiderers working on evenweave background canvas'. Workbox magazine

About the Author

Jill Carter has run her own successful embroidery school, Masterclass, for over ten years. She teaches all aspects of embroidery, but specialises in canvaswork.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 128 pages
• Publisher: Batsford (July 1, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0713489758
• ISBN-13: 978-0713489750
• Product Dimensions: 11.2 x 8.8 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #579,865 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Inspirational, June 5, 2011

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Jill Carter's innovative approaches to using traditional techniques with contemporary materials really inspires. She offers ways to color the foundation canvas (e.g. painted fusible web, transfer paints, etc)and choose different yarns/threads/fibers to interpret abstract imagery as well as incorporates beads and embroidery stitches to embellish. Needlepoint stitches are illustrated but this book focuses on techniques to explore rather than step-by-step project demonstrations. Samples of her and fellow artists' work are real eye candy.