- Paperback: 192 pages
- Publisher: Batsford (15 Jun 2008)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1906388180
- ISBN-13: 978-1906388188
- Product Dimensions: 24.4 x 18.6 x 1.6 cm
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
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Product Description
An invaluable reference guide to the latest machine embroidery techniques, materials and equipment, all in handy A-Z format. Entries include correct tension settings, digitized motifs, enlarging patterns, fabric sculpture, gold thread, hand embroidery machines, interlaced machine stitches, lace techniques, multi-head machines, overlockers reverse stitching, smocking, understitching, whitework and many more. Embracing both free motion and computerised embroidery, this book contains all you need to know to make the most of your machine.
About the Author
Val Holmes is a well-known teacher and embroiderer. She runs very popular residential embroidery courses from her home in France.
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63 of 63 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This book is extremely useful both as an introduction to techniques that can be applied to machine embroidery and as a source of inspiration. There are many clear, colourful photographs of works which have been created by the author as well as by other artists and designers.
I first found this book in my university library and after renewing it several times, decided to get my own copy and it is well worth it. Topics covered include techniques, materials and how to sort out problems with the machine etc. Very highly recommended to complete beginners as well as those with a little experience but who would like to experiment with creating more effects.
37 of 37 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Sometimes somebody has done a great job for you,- like the author of this book. Putting together knowledge about techniques, illustrative pictures, with a free spirit and a very unlimited view about what might be consideded "machine embroidery" topics. I love this book. I can browse trough it looking for inspiration (thanks to the many pictures), I have read it from beginning to end, and I can use it as an encyclopedia, searching for specific information.
I learned a lot about textile- art techniques, about what a normal and adavced machine can do for you, about different products that I might or might not want to experiment with, and about all the stuff that I would like to know more about in the future! Highly recomended for both the curious and the professional!
I learned a lot about textile- art techniques, about what a normal and adavced machine can do for you, about different products that I might or might not want to experiment with, and about all the stuff that I would like to know more about in the future! Highly recomended for both the curious and the professional!
26 of 27 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This book is an excellent source of ideas and information. It has inspired me to try different techniques with my sewing machine, and adds to the fun of owning it. It is also the kind of book you can dip into for help and advice, down to earth and easy to follow. i am very glad I bought it.
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Encyclopaedia of Machine Embroidery
Encyclopedia of Machine Embroidery has become a very useful sourcebook for me; and the illustrations accurately represents the results of each technique. Read more
Published 27 days ago by J. Glasgow
Great book
I have never done machine embroidery before and I bought this book to give me some ideas - it certainly did. A lovely book.
Published 3 months ago by Pipsy
Encyclopedia of Machine Embroidery
I was hoping that this well-presented guide will inspire me to re-try something I did over 20 years ago and which O thoroughyl enjoyed doing. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Hopeful
So much information ...
Excellent reference book. It covers just about every topic you could wish for - and techniques you probably didn't even know the name of. Read more
Published 19 months ago by Mousewife
Encyclopedia of Machine Embroidery
This is both a fantastic inspirational and reference book. Even if you have been doing textile art for some years there is a lot to learn and be inspired to further with. Read more
Published 23 months ago by Hilary
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