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Inspired by the elaborately decorated boxes and caskets of centuries gone by, Janet Edmunds shows how to create a beautiful collection of richly stitched boxes using a combination of machine and hand embroidery. The author's exquisite boxes are constructed simply by machine stitching layers of fabric together. She then layers, blends and enriches the surfaces using lustrous threads, goldwork, random stitching, complementary fabrics, metals, wire, beads and stamped images. Handmade cords, braids and tassels complete the designs, which glow with the richness of their decoration. This lavishly illustrated book is packed with detailed information on all the techniques - from the original design ideas right through to the final embellishments. Detailed step-by-step photographs accompany easy-to-follow text, and a sequence of projects illustrate how to construct, decorate and complete a range of different-shaped boxes - from small rectangles to pentagons and chests.
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Janet Edmonds has a Diploma in Stitched Textiles and a Degree in Art and Design. Her passion for embroidery has brought her much pleasure since she first studied the subject and she now teaches it at regular workshops and for branches of The Embroiderer's Guild.
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Boxes of all kinds are endlessly fascinating, either to hide things away in or to store a special item for safe keeping. Read the first page
Front Cover | Copyright | Table of Contents | Excerpt | Index | Back Cover
Boxes of all kinds are endlessly fascinating, either to hide things away in or to store a special item for safe keeping. Read the first page
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33 of 34 people found the following review helpful:
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Box magic,
This review is from: Beginner's Guide to Embroidered Boxes (Beginner's guide to series) (Paperback)
This is an inspirational book with detailed information and easy to follow step-by-step photographic instructions to complete a variety of boxes, which you can choose to follow or use the methods and ideas to create your own designs.If you have never attempted a box before this book will have you itching to make one, and with this book the results are sure to be a delight.
32 of 34 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Sensational boxes,
By Starry (London) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Beginner's Guide to Embroidered Boxes (Beginner's guide to series) (Paperback)
This is a marvellously inspirational book, teaching a simple method of creating items that can look sensational. All you need, once you've mastered the technique, is your own imagination. In just a few weeks I've done everything from an ultra modern-looking crazy patchwork box to one encrusted with silk roses, all based on the technique shown here. A must for anyone with an interest in embroidery.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
it's in the box,
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This review is from: Beginner's Guide to Embroidered Boxes (Beginner's guide to series) (Paperback)
The work in this book is stunning. From materials needed, design tips and creating a template, this book gives you the essential techniques for you to make embroidered boxes. Different sizes and shapes of boxes are given. Four and five-sided boxes, caskets and book boxes are all created within these inspiring pages. This book really made me want to experiment with the techniques. Recommended. This review first appeared on Karen Platt's book review website.
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