The Timeless Art of Embroidery (Helen Stevens' Masterclass Embroidery) [Paperback]

Helen M. Stevens (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 2001 | Series: Helen Stevens' Masterclass Embroidery

Drawing inspiration from the past and blending it with contemporary ideas and her own unique style, Helen Stevens has created an amazing collection of new embroideries with vivid images explored in stunning detail.

Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal

This is the third embroidery book by British textile artist Stevens (after The Embroiderer's Countryside, David & Charles, 1992, and The Embroiderer's Country Album, David & Charles, 1994). She excels in the naturalistic type of embroidery known as needlepainting. Worked in silk using several classic straight stitches, her flowers and animals are delicate and exquisite. This is not a book of projects but a clearly delineated album of Stevens's works with notes on technique in the accompanying text. As such, it is an inspiration to experienced needleworkers, proving a level of expertise and artistry rarely seen in modern embroidery books. Highly recommended for all decorative arts collections.
Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

From Booklist

Stevens' third book is a meditation set within a broad historical context: from Saxon to modern times. The author begins her discussion with an explanation of the preferred design styles of Britain, her native country, which she follows with an examination of particular motifs. In every chapter there are innumerable pauses to scrutinize how to stitch different trees and leaves, fruits and animals, from the interstices of a pine cone to the black-and-white hairs of a badger family. Nature is her primary subject matter--and Stevens very graciously shows us its realistic and three-dimensional treatments in embroidery. For experienced stitchers and large library collections. Barbara Jacobs --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Paperback: 144 pages
• Publisher: David & Charles Publishers (August 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0715312162
• ISBN-13: 978-0715312162
• Product Dimensions: 11.2 x 8.4 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,685,297 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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38 of 38 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Magnificent, inspirational and easy to follow., October 15, 1999

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This review is from: The Timeless Art of Embroidery (Hardcover)

This book is a feast for embroiderers be they new to the art or experienced stitchers. It allows you to see how projects can be worked with a whole new slant, using a multitude of threads and fabrics. You can set about designing your own projects using similar techniques, proving that experimentation can be fun and successful. A must have for needlewomen!!

6 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars I was very pleased, August 21, 2006

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This review is from: The Timeless Art of Embroidery (Helen Stevens' Masterclass Embroidery) (Paperback)

Goes into great detail, and I got some great design ideas, too.