Stitchcraft
An Embroidery Book of Simple Stitches and Peculiar Patterns
Published on 5. February 2019
Book
Paperback/Softback
208 pages
978-1-944515-74-4 (ISBN)
Description
Step inside a world of arcane imagery and rich esoteric symbolism in this deeply imaginative embroidery art book! Author Gayla Partridge draws upon her knowledge of phrenology, anatomy, floral design and Ouija to create unique twists on an age-old craft. Through extraordinary, stylised photography and detailed close-ups of designs, the pieces in 'Stitchcraft' are entirely achievable with basic embroidery stitches and easy-to-follow instructions, enchanting embroidery beginners and experts alike.
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Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Publishing group
Random House USA Inc
Product notice
Paperback (UK-trade)
Illustrations
Full colour throughout
Dimensions
Height: 254 mm
Width: 177 mm
Thickness: 22 mm
Weight
905 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-944515-74-4 (9781944515744)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Additional editions
E-Book
10/2021
Blue Star Press
€19.49
Available for download
Person
Gayla Partridge is a Texas native with a Fine Arts degree from the University of Texas at Austin. Her initial creative focus was stained glass; however, in 2002, she began working in photography, launching a successful ten-year career creating high-concept fine art designing and photographing intensely detailed and complex handmade sets, costumes, and vignettes. Gayla's brings the same eye for fine art and detail to embroidery, her newest creative passion.