New Ideas in Goldwork [Hardcover]

Tracy A. Franklin (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 28, 2003

It's the best of the classic and contemporary styles, and a beautiful exploration of a lovely, shimmering needlework technique. Embroiderers will find endless inspiration in the many innovative ways teacher and expert Tracy Franklin combines gold with other metal-threadwork. Dip into reference ideas taken from notebooks, cuttings and new and old embroideries. Lavish color photographs and dozens of line diagrams help teach the basics, from design to simple padding of gold and metal threads. Master two basic techniques of laid work and cut purl work: these form the fundamentals for doing a design correctly. Follow the illustrations and instructions on different stitch types, including how to apply gold and metal threads in inventively intricate ways. The incredible color, detail, and good design are absolutely exciting!

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About the Author

Tracy Franklin was a tutor at the Royal School of Needlework, having been at the school for over ten years. Before undertaking embroidery she studied Theatrical Costume at the London College of Fashion. She now undertakes freelance work and exhibits across the UK.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 128 pages
• Publisher: Batsford (March 28, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0713487801
• ISBN-13: 978-0713487800
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.7 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #627,688 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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16 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars she knows what she's talking about, July 26, 2008

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This review is from: New Ideas in Goldwork (Paperback)

Miss Franklin is an expert in her field. She has expanded and perfected the art of goldwork, taking it to new levels of interest and beauty. Her techniques are not only understandable but also very appealing: you feel like sitting down and beginning a project almost immediately. That is if you can drag yourself away from the well-written text and the gorgeous close-up pictures! I had the honor and pleasure of taking a goldwork course from her in the Victoria and Albert Museum when I fortuitously was in London a couple years ago. She's patient and interesting to speak with and graciously signed my book. She has a website where she sells the rare and expensive threads you need to make these pieces authentic. It's worth it. See also her new book on Whitework. I have hundreds of needlework books and this is among my top 10 favorites. You gotta get it.