Big Embroidery
20 Crewel Embroidery Designs to Stitch with Wool
By Nancy Nicholson | Publisher: David and Charles, Ltd
About the book
Embroidery fans will love this new collection of designs from author of Modern Folk Embroidery, Nancy Nicholson. This collection features 20 projects embellished with wool embroidery a modern take on traditional crewel embroidery, which is enjoying a huge renaissance. Crewel embroidery is done using 2ply wool and stitched onto linen: Nancy shows how to get beautiful results using different types of yarn and fabric. Readers will love getting fast results and busting their yarn stashes to create the stunning projects. As well as the projects, Nancy has created easytofollow diagrams showing how to do all the necessary embroidery stitches in the collection, making it a fantastic reference tool for stitchers.
Editions of Big Embroidery
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781446307137
Read an Excerpt
Embroidery fans will love this new collection of designs from author of Modern Folk Embroidery, Nancy Nicholson. This collection features 20 projects embellished with wool embroidery a modern take on traditional crewel embroidery, which is enjoying a huge renaissance. Crewel embroidery is done using 2ply wool and stitched onto linen: Nancy shows how to get beautiful results using different types of yarn and fabric. Readers will love getting fast results and busting their yarn stashes to create the stunning projects. As well as the projects, Nancy has created easytofollow diagrams showing how to do all the necessary embroidery stitches in the collection, making it a fantastic reference tool for stitchers.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Big Embroidery about?
Embroidery fans will love this new collection of designs from author of Modern Folk Embroidery, Nancy Nicholson. This collection features 20 projects embellished with wool embroidery a modern take on traditional crewel embroidery, which is enjoying a huge renaissance. Crewel embroidery is done using 2ply wool and stitched onto linen: Nancy shows how to get beautiful results using different types of yarn and fabric. Readers will love getting fast results and busting their yarn stashes to create the stunning projects. As well as the projects, Nancy has created easytofollow diagrams showing how to do all the necessary embroidery stitches in the collection, making it a fantastic reference tool for stitchers.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Big Embroidery?
Lifestyle, Hobbies and Leisure > Handicrafts, decorative arts and crafts > Needlework, textile and fabric crafts
Where can I read a sample of Big Embroidery?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781446307137
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Big Embroidery?
Nancy Nicholson
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Big Embroidery is available as paperback(ISBN 9781446307137)