Masterclass Embroidery S.
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In Embroidered Birds, the third title in the Masterclass Embroidery series, Helen shares her secrets of how to achieve amazingly lifelike effects in pure silk thread. In five fascinating chapters Helen explores a variety of birds that are linked in different ways either by their proximity to man, such as domestic and ornamental fowl, or by habitat, such as waterbirds. Each chapter culminates in a masterclass project with colour templates for many of the birds described. Easy to follow step-by-step colour photographs illustrate the working, in progress, of the designs to ensure that perfect results are achievable.
Helen M. Steven's reveals the secrets of embroidering wildflowers, including poppies, mallows, cornflowers, rambling roses and the foxglove. Each chapter culminates in a masterclass project, and a colour template is provided for five designs, ranging in difficulty.
Aims to provide readers with the ability to create embroidered butterfly portraits in pure silk. Throughout the five chapters a variety of butterfly species are explored, with each one culminating in a masterclass. Colour templates are provided.
In this fourth title in her "Masterclass Embroidery" Series, acclaimed textile artist Helen M. Stevens reveals the secrets of achieving lifelike effects using pure silk thread."Embroidered Animals" features over 20 inspirational studies from nature. In five chapters, Helen creates a variety of animal portraits: from ferocious predators to familiar countryside dwellers.Each of the five chapters builds toward an in-depth project, which includes templates, colour keys and step-by-step stitching instructions.Easy-to-follow colour photographs illustrate the working stages of each masterclass project, ensuring that perfect results can be achieved when recreating these delightful animal studies.