The Kew Book of Nature Samplers (Library edition)
10 Exquisite Embroidery Projects
Published on 30. June 2023
Book
Hardback
176 pages
978-1-80092-030-9 (ISBN)
Description
This exquisite book, a follow-up to the massively successful Kew Book of Embroidered Flowers, is written by needlework expert Trish Burr in association with The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.
It features a starter project that introduces the reader to the most commonly used stitches, including long-and-short stitch, split stitch, satin stitch, bullions and French knots, then nine full sampler projects. The samplers feature a vast array of fauna and flora, including butterflies, bugs, birds, a rabbit and a hedgehog; lotuses, foxgloves, poppies, toadstools, and numerous wildflowers.
The book explains all the stitches needed, and gives thorough advice on preparation and choosing fabrics and threads - including a handy thread conversion chart. All the projects are shown step-by-step, with an order of work diagram given where appropriate. The templates are included at full size.
This stunning yet practical book is a must-have for anyone interested in capturing the intricacy of nature in thread.
It features a starter project that introduces the reader to the most commonly used stitches, including long-and-short stitch, split stitch, satin stitch, bullions and French knots, then nine full sampler projects. The samplers feature a vast array of fauna and flora, including butterflies, bugs, birds, a rabbit and a hedgehog; lotuses, foxgloves, poppies, toadstools, and numerous wildflowers.
The book explains all the stitches needed, and gives thorough advice on preparation and choosing fabrics and threads - including a handy thread conversion chart. All the projects are shown step-by-step, with an order of work diagram given where appropriate. The templates are included at full size.
This stunning yet practical book is a must-have for anyone interested in capturing the intricacy of nature in thread.
Reviews / Votes
Library Journal Starred Review"The world-renowned Kew Gardens in London specializes in scientific research in plants and biodiversity. Fiber artist Burr (The Kew Book of Embroidered Flowers) is known for developing the needle-painting technique that's also known as thread painting, silk shading, or long-and-short stitch. This book takes animals and plants that one can find in the Kew Gardens and meticulously renders them into exquisite needle paintings. There are nine full projects and one starter activity, perfect for fiber art enthusiasts. From beginners to more advanced needlework artists, readers can do each project as is or select individual elements to create their own projects. There is a brief discussion of the pros and cons of various materials to use in the projects. The author herself utilizes common, readily available materials. The well-illustrated technique instructions are also brief. For good measure, the folder edition of the book includes iron-on transfer templates. VERDICT This book is exquisite eye candy for fiber artists of all levels. Libraries with craft book collections can't go wrong with this purchase."
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Tunbridge Wells
United Kingdom
Illustrations
400 Illustrations, color
Dimensions
Height: 280 mm
Width: 216 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-80092-030-9 (9781800920309)
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Schweitzer Classification
Person
Trish Burr is a self-taught and highly-renowned embroiderer. Through research and practice she has developed this individual technique of surface embroidery. She is the author of several highly successful books including The Kew Book of Embroidered Flowers and Trish Burr's Embroidery Transfers. Trish lives and works in Cape Town, South Africa. For more information on Trish and her work visit www.trishbembroidery.com
Content
Foreword 6
Introduction 8
What is needle painting? 10
Tools and materials 10
Preparation 16
Mounting your embroidery in a wooden hoop 20
Stitch instructions 22
Outlines 32
Raised embroidery 34
Natural dyeing 36
Stitching the projects 40
Useful advice before you start 40
SIMPLE PROJECTS 42
Starter stitch sampler 44, Poppy sampler 54, Wildflower Sampler 60, Sacred lotus flower sampler 68, Breadseed poppy sampler 76
INTERMEDIATE PROJECTS 88
Barn owl sampler 90, Bunny sampler 104, Butterfly sampler 118
ADVANCED PROJECTS 134
Pelargonium sampler 136, Dragonfly sampler 152
The templates 168
Using iron-on transfers 176
Introduction 8
What is needle painting? 10
Tools and materials 10
Preparation 16
Mounting your embroidery in a wooden hoop 20
Stitch instructions 22
Outlines 32
Raised embroidery 34
Natural dyeing 36
Stitching the projects 40
Useful advice before you start 40
SIMPLE PROJECTS 42
Starter stitch sampler 44, Poppy sampler 54, Wildflower Sampler 60, Sacred lotus flower sampler 68, Breadseed poppy sampler 76
INTERMEDIATE PROJECTS 88
Barn owl sampler 90, Bunny sampler 104, Butterfly sampler 118
ADVANCED PROJECTS 134
Pelargonium sampler 136, Dragonfly sampler 152
The templates 168
Using iron-on transfers 176