- Paperback: 128 pages
- Publisher: Batsford Ltd; New edition edition (25 Sep 2003)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0713488786
- ISBN-13: 978-0713488784
- Product Dimensions: 27.3 x 21.4 x 1 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 965,896 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Product Description
Voted book of the month in the October 2000 issues of 'Needlecraft' magazine, this book is now available in paperback for the first time. It is aimed at anyone who wishes to learn a portfolio of original, creative machine embroidery techniques, Included are steps to finding and developing designs and themes to be used by the reader in the creation of their own original ideas.
About the Author
Gail Harker studied art in both Canada and Scotland, and qualified for the Senior Award of Licentiateship (LCGI) given by the City and Guilds of London Institute. She teaches several City and Guilds embroidery courses and is an examiner for them. She founded and operates the Gail Harker Creative Studies Center in Oak Harbour, Washington, USA and pioneered the introduction of the first City and Guilds Creative Studies Centres in Washington State, California and Canada. She is the author of Embroidery Skills: Machine Embroidery, Fairy Tale Quilts and Embroidery and Christmas Stitches and Tassel Making.
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18 of 19 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
WEll worth buying as a reference book. It describes all the main techniques of machine embroidery very clearly. It is well illustrated and easy to follow. It is full of intersting ideas concerning design and the use of unusual materials.
16 of 17 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This beautifully illustrated book is a delight to hold. You will find yourself dipping into it time and time again. Not only are the instructions clear and concise, but the illustrations are an inspiration in themselves.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This is a great book for both the beginner and improver, with easy to follow design ideas. There is a section on fabrics and threads, design ideas and stitch techniques. This is followed by step by step instructions with lovely illustrations. Highly recommended.
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Wonderful!
I have many books on embroidery but this is by far my favourite. It provides clear instructions without being restrictive and is so inspirational. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Jaycee
Creative Macihine Embroidery - Gail Harker
This is a definitive book which would be a useful reference book of techniques and stitch combinations for any machine embroiderer. Read more
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