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Exotic Needlework: With Ethnic Patterns, Techniques, Inspirations
Exotic Needlework With Ethnic Patterns Techniques Inspirations Author:Dona Z. Meilach, Dee Menagh Needlework has for centuries been a popular technique for embellishing garments worn by people of every nation and culture. This book shows how you can adapt beautiful patterns and marvelous motifs of other cultures, ancient and modern, to create individualistic decorations for your own stunning clothing. You will discover ideas and designs for ... more »fashions for everyone in the family using the increasingly popular and always easy-to-make ethnic styles. EXOTIC NEEDLEWORK opens new, unexpected, and inspirational creative vistas to the needleworker.
There are complete basic and advanced instructions for embroidery including Flat Stitches, Looped and Knotted Stitches, variations on the Satin and Chain Stitch and many more. There are illustrations galore of intriguing contemporary applications for traditional sewing-machine embroidery and the tiny shi sha mirrors of India. You'll enjoy the satisfaction of adding exotic flair with an ethnic air to your creations by using beads, silver and gold thread, tassels, braids, and pompoms. Try the ribbon applique of the American Indians and the reverse applique of Central America. There are instructions for patchwork, soft work, and crochet, with new trends and ideas for incorporating these and myriad other techniques into your own creations.
EXOTIC NEEDLEWORK presents an exciting and comprehensive panorama of fresh directions in needlework.« less