White Work

Techniques & 188 Designs

Carter Houck Ed.

Description

Carter Houck shows that superb results can be achieved without laborious practice and prodigious technique. From these pages white work emerges as a vibrant and continually evolving form of contemporary embroidery that is both beautiful in itself and valuable for its myriad uses.

Ms. Houck assumes no previous knowledge of white work and provides complete information on materials, pattern-transferring techniques, and instructions and diagrams for over 20 stitches: the simple chain stitch and running stitch; satin stitches and French knots; and more difficult "virtuoso" techniques like the Star and Shadow.

Following the instructions are 40 pages of magnificent patterns, including florals, repeats, abstract designs, spot and corner decorations in a wide variety of sizes and moods, and two complete sets of alphabets for use as monograms. For each design Ms. Houck has suggested a stitch or stitches that produce optimal effects. As a result, the book acts as a self-contained guide to white work that can transform blouses, cuffs, collars, scarves, place settings, curtains or any embroidery medium into treasures of heirloom quality.

Details

  • Format
    Paperback
  • Pages
    58
  • Size
    275 x 215mm
  • Publisher
    Dover
  • ISBN
    9780486236957
Stock Code
13002792
Our Price
$27.99
1 in stock for immediate dispatch
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