Three Dimensional Embroidery Stitches by
Pat Trott
This fresh and original guide to creating unusual and beautiful
embroideries offers a wealth of information, with easy-to-follow stitch
samplers, projects and inspirational photographs. French knots, tufting, stem stitch, woven picots and other innovative stitches to create scenes of nature. 64pgs
Discover how to bring your embroideries to life with Pat Trott's original and
vibrant guide, which shows how to create many different raised stitches.
Illustrated throughout with diagrams and step-by-step photography, this book
combines techniques with inspiration. French knots, tufting, stem stitch,
whipped spider's web, woven picot and more are included and combined with
painted backgrounds, couching, padded work and twisted threads to create a
sequence of easy-to-follow projects. Pat Trott guides the embroiderer through
each stage, showing how to build up scenes and pictures. Using nature as her
source of design, she demonstrates the techniques involved in creating flowers,
plants, woodlands and seashores.
Back Cover Information
A step-by-step guide to creating beautiful original embroideries using an
exciting selection of raised stitches and textured effects.
Contains 17 versatile stitches
Explores different ways of combining stitches and colors
Tips on painting fabrics and creating depth
Easy-to-follow projects including a rockery, climbing roses, a beach
scene, and daffodils in a wood
About the Author:
Pat Trott was introduced to Armenian needlelace by her mother at a very early
age, and this led to her passion for embroidery and stitchery of all kinds. Pat
is a life member of the Embroiderers' Guild and holds regular workshops for many
guild branches, collages, and schools. Pat has had her work featured in
Needlework Magazine and New Stitches Magazine. Pat is also the author of
Beginner's Guide to Mountmellick Embroidery.
Author: Pat Trott
Pages: 64
Page size: 81/2" x 11 1/2"
Publisher: Search Press
Cover: Soft
